Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson and actress-singer Hailee Steinfeld have joined forces in Ryan Coogler’s latest hit, Sinners, a supernatural thriller that’s been dominating the box office and igniting conversations about its mysterious credits scenes and unexpected musical twists.
Steinfeld, who plays the enigmatic vampire Mary, praised Göransson’s unique score, describing it as “out of this world” and crediting the composer for deepening her appreciation of blues music—a genre central to the film’s soul. Göransson, known for his work on Fruitvale Station and Black Panther, delivers a soundtrack that pulses with tension and emotion, driving home the film’s 1930s Mississippi Delta setting.
But it’s the film’s two post-credits scenes that have fans buzzing. In a mid-credits flash-forward, blues legend Buddy Guy appears as an older Sammie, visited by Steinfeld’s Mary and her fellow vampire Stack. The pair offer Sammie immortality, but he declines, choosing instead to let his music—and his humanity—shine in a world forever changed by that fateful night. The final post-credits moment returns to a young Sammie, hinting at the enduring power of his musical “light”5.
While Sinners is packed with vampire lore and emotional depth, some viewers have drawn comparisons to the Twilight saga’s blend of romance and the supernatural. Yet, Coogler’s film stands apart, weaving in real blues history and the legacy of films like Fruitvale Station to create something hauntingly original.
With Steinfeld’s musical comeback on the soundtrack and Göransson’s evocative score, Sinners is more than a vampire tale—it’s a cinematic experience that lingers long after the credits roll.
