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The Equalizer (film) in Salisbury, Hamilton, Chelsea, Haverhill, and Boston, Massachusetts. On June 21, 2013, Harry Gregson-Williams was hired to compose the music for the film. Varèse Sarabande released a soundtrack album for "The Equalizer" on September 23, 2014. The song "Guts Over Fear" by rapper Eminem and featuring Sia with production by Emile Haynie premiered in trailers for the film. The song also plays over the closing credits. The first official image from the film was released on December 6, 2013. Sony originally planned on an April 11, 2014 release date, but pushed it back to September 26, 2014. The first official