Everybody hurts — except for Nathan Caine. And yes, the soundtrack for “Novocaine” has a lot of fun with that fact.
Now in theaters, “Novocaine” follows Nathan (Jack Quaid), an assistant bank manager who has a genetic condition making it so that he is incapable of feeling physical pain. While that may sound like a superhero, it actually comes with significant risks, so he’s basically lived his life in a bubble.
That is, until Sherry (Amber Midthunder) comes along. He quickly falls for her, and when she’s taken hostage during a bank robbery, Nathan sets off on a mission to find her, no matter what pain he may endure along the way (and there is a lot).
You’ll definitely recognize some of the songs that accompany that journey, too.
Here are all the songs on the “Novocaine” soundtrack:
- “Everybody Hurts” by R.E.M.
- “Silver Bells” by Andy Williams
- “Casual” by Chappell Roan
- “So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings” by Caroline Polachek
- “This Is Gonna Hurt” by Dirty Nice
- “Mist of a Dream” by Birdlegs & Pauline
- “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” by The Darkness
- “You’re the Inspiration” by Chicago
- “Power Lines” by Telekinesis
“Novocaine” is in theaters now.
