Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart (Wuthering Heights Mix)

I’m thrilled to share a project I finished today—a personal creative extension of the world we’ve been building for our 2026 adaptation of Wuthering Heights. This is the 2025 Mix of Bonnie Tyler’s iconic "Total Eclipse of the Heart," a song that has become a touchstone for the cast and me during production. This isn't just a remix; it’s a time capsule. Working alongside Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, and Alison Oliver, we wanted to create a sonic experience that bridges the gap between the 1847 moors and the high-octane melodrama of the 1980s. Produced and mixed in collaboration with the incredible team at LuckyChap Entertainment, we’ve added a specific warped record and tape effect to the modern digital remaster. Our goal was to make it sound as though you’ve discovered a lost broadcast from 1983—a weathered, beautiful relic that captures the "elegant and brutal" energy we are bringing to the screen. A Note to the Brontë Purists and Theorists I am acutely aware of the conversations, the fan theories, and the skepticism surrounding our 2026 film. To the Emily Brontë purists who are protective of Cathy and Heathcliff’s legacy: I hear you. This song was chosen specifically to break expectations and offer a glimpse into the emotional core of our movie. "Total Eclipse of the Heart" is often dismissed as kitsch, but at its heart, it is a Wagnerian-like onslaught of sound and emotion—exactly how I view the relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff. By channeling this classic, we hope to show our deep respect for the source material's themes of longing, obsession, and the "darkness" of love. We invite you to listen with an open mind. This project serves as a tribute to the intensity of the original book and a precursor to the official 2026 soundtrack featuring original songs by Charli XCX. The History & Significance of the Song To understand why this song fits the world of Wuthering Heights, one must look at its history: The Composer: Written and produced by the legendary Jim Steinman, the song was originally conceived as a "vampire love song" titled Vampires in Love for a musical based on Nosferatu. The Artist: Bonnie Tyler’s distinctive, ravaged rasp was the result of surgery in the mid-70s. As Steinman noted, her voice "sounds like it’s been through a lot"—the perfect surrogate for the weathered souls of the Yorkshire Dales. Cultural Impact: Released in 1983, it topped charts globally, selling over 6 million copies. It remains one of the most significant power ballads in history, capturing a state of "falling apart" that mirrors Cathy’s own descent. Project Credits & Movie Info Director/Creative Lead: Emerald Fennell Collaborating Artists: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Alison Oliver Production & Mixing: LuckyChap Entertainment (Margot Robbie, Josey McNamara, Tom Ackerley) Original Artist: Bonnie Tyler Original Songwriter: Jim Steinman Film Context: This mix is a promotional installment of the Wuthering Heights (2026) marketing campaign in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and MRC. Wuthering Heights (2026) stars Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff. The film is a Gothic erotic psychological drama filmed in 35mm VistaVision, scheduled for theatrical release on February 13, 2026. "Once upon a time there was light in my life, but now there's only love in the dark." Whether you are a fan of my previous work like Saltburn and Promising Young Woman, a devotee of Bonnie Tyler, or a Brontë scholar, I hope this mix shocks, awes, and ultimately convinces you to join us on the moors in 2026.