Natural Born Killers - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Produced and compiled by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, the soundtrack to Oliver Stone’s 1994 cult classic Natural Born Killers became as iconic and transgressive as the film itself. Rather than a standard collection of songs, Reznor crafted a sonic collage, blending music, sound effects, and film dialogue into a seamless, unnerving experience that mirrors the movie’s chaotic energy.

The soundtrack features a striking lineup of artists spanning genres and eras. Nine Inch Nails contribute the exclusive track “Burn”, written specifically for the film, while songs from Patti Smith, Leonard Cohen, Jane’s Addiction, Dr. Dre, Cowboy Junkies, and Juliette Lewis deepen the dark, surreal atmosphere. Each track is recontextualized by Reznor’s edits and transitions, creating a listening experience that feels more like a twisted mixtape than a traditional soundtrack.

Widely regarded as one of the most innovative film soundtracks of the 1990s, Natural Born Killers stands as a vital cultural document of the era—part industrial soundscape, part rock compilation, and wholly unsettling. Both a companion to the film and a standalone piece of art, it remains a landmark in how music and cinema can collide.