2.
King Kong, composed by Max Steiner. Considered the oldest existing Original horror film score by several sources. The few original silent horror film scores were lost and the majority were hodgepodges of classical music.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HDJ...
King Kong, composed by Max Steiner. Considered the oldest existing Original horror film score by several sources. The few original silent horror film scores were lost and the majority were hodgepodges of classical music.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HDJ...
Main Title
YouTube video by Moscow Symphony Orchestra - Topic
www.youtube.com
September 5, 2025 at 7:11 AM
2.
King Kong, composed by Max Steiner. Considered the oldest existing Original horror film score by several sources. The few original silent horror film scores were lost and the majority were hodgepodges of classical music.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HDJ...
King Kong, composed by Max Steiner. Considered the oldest existing Original horror film score by several sources. The few original silent horror film scores were lost and the majority were hodgepodges of classical music.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HDJ...
16
The Thing (1982) comp. Ennio Morricone; sometimes it takes time. Nominated for a Razzie (an anti-Oscar worst-of-the-year), this is now considered one of the best synth horror scores. That simple electronic, bouncing 'heartbeat' is unforgettable
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXBG...
The Thing (1982) comp. Ennio Morricone; sometimes it takes time. Nominated for a Razzie (an anti-Oscar worst-of-the-year), this is now considered one of the best synth horror scores. That simple electronic, bouncing 'heartbeat' is unforgettable
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXBG...
The Thing - soundtrack
YouTube video by BEST SOUNDTRACKS
www.youtube.com
September 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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The Thing (1982) comp. Ennio Morricone; sometimes it takes time. Nominated for a Razzie (an anti-Oscar worst-of-the-year), this is now considered one of the best synth horror scores. That simple electronic, bouncing 'heartbeat' is unforgettable
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXBG...
The Thing (1982) comp. Ennio Morricone; sometimes it takes time. Nominated for a Razzie (an anti-Oscar worst-of-the-year), this is now considered one of the best synth horror scores. That simple electronic, bouncing 'heartbeat' is unforgettable
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXBG...
5.
Klute (1971); a psychological thriller with a terrific, subtle score by Michael Small (Marathon Man, Night Moves, Parallax View, Stepford Wives). The quiet piano work is especially influential.
#100HorrorFilmScores
youtu.be/PT6DAcpQTRQ?...
Klute (1971); a psychological thriller with a terrific, subtle score by Michael Small (Marathon Man, Night Moves, Parallax View, Stepford Wives). The quiet piano work is especially influential.
#100HorrorFilmScores
youtu.be/PT6DAcpQTRQ?...
Klute - Original Soundtrack - Michael Small (1971)
YouTube video by The Galactic Dialogue
youtu.be
September 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM
5.
Klute (1971); a psychological thriller with a terrific, subtle score by Michael Small (Marathon Man, Night Moves, Parallax View, Stepford Wives). The quiet piano work is especially influential.
#100HorrorFilmScores
youtu.be/PT6DAcpQTRQ?...
Klute (1971); a psychological thriller with a terrific, subtle score by Michael Small (Marathon Man, Night Moves, Parallax View, Stepford Wives). The quiet piano work is especially influential.
#100HorrorFilmScores
youtu.be/PT6DAcpQTRQ?...
Making Horror Film Scores my 'marathon' this year.
First in #100HorrorFilmScores, Sorcerer (1977); technically not a horror film but this excellent prog rock score is so influential it deserves inclusion. If you like the pulsing synth of Carpenter movies, it's a must.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_w9...
First in #100HorrorFilmScores, Sorcerer (1977); technically not a horror film but this excellent prog rock score is so influential it deserves inclusion. If you like the pulsing synth of Carpenter movies, it's a must.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_w9...
Tangerine Dream - Sorcerer 1977 Original Soundtrack- Vengeance
YouTube video by Charlie Cappa
www.youtube.com
September 5, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Making Horror Film Scores my 'marathon' this year.
First in #100HorrorFilmScores, Sorcerer (1977); technically not a horror film but this excellent prog rock score is so influential it deserves inclusion. If you like the pulsing synth of Carpenter movies, it's a must.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_w9...
First in #100HorrorFilmScores, Sorcerer (1977); technically not a horror film but this excellent prog rock score is so influential it deserves inclusion. If you like the pulsing synth of Carpenter movies, it's a must.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_w9...
4.
Dracula (1979); not John William's most famous score but not for lack of quality. Romantic, orchestral, with swirling strings and triumphal horns. And marches akin to Star Wars, Superman, & Raiders.
Dark & gothic, as befits the subject.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8M7...
Dracula (1979); not John William's most famous score but not for lack of quality. Romantic, orchestral, with swirling strings and triumphal horns. And marches akin to Star Wars, Superman, & Raiders.
Dark & gothic, as befits the subject.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8M7...
Main Title & Storm Sequence
YouTube video by John Williams - Topic
www.youtube.com
September 6, 2025 at 6:23 AM
4.
Dracula (1979); not John William's most famous score but not for lack of quality. Romantic, orchestral, with swirling strings and triumphal horns. And marches akin to Star Wars, Superman, & Raiders.
Dark & gothic, as befits the subject.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8M7...
Dracula (1979); not John William's most famous score but not for lack of quality. Romantic, orchestral, with swirling strings and triumphal horns. And marches akin to Star Wars, Superman, & Raiders.
Dark & gothic, as befits the subject.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8M7...
11.
Nosferatu (1979), composed by Popol Vuh; different from other vampire scores, with sitar & tamboura. It's an authentic sound, as Dracula is as much East as he is West.
There may be a theremin (has a wavering glissando that sounds like a saw).
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTbx...
Nosferatu (1979), composed by Popol Vuh; different from other vampire scores, with sitar & tamboura. It's an authentic sound, as Dracula is as much East as he is West.
There may be a theremin (has a wavering glissando that sounds like a saw).
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTbx...
Nosferatu Original Soundtrack (full vinyl rip) - Popol Vuh | The Essential Album Collection, Vol. 1
YouTube video by The Vinylverse
www.youtube.com
September 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
11.
Nosferatu (1979), composed by Popol Vuh; different from other vampire scores, with sitar & tamboura. It's an authentic sound, as Dracula is as much East as he is West.
There may be a theremin (has a wavering glissando that sounds like a saw).
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTbx...
Nosferatu (1979), composed by Popol Vuh; different from other vampire scores, with sitar & tamboura. It's an authentic sound, as Dracula is as much East as he is West.
There may be a theremin (has a wavering glissando that sounds like a saw).
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTbx...
3.
Deep Red (1975); Like Tangerine Dream, Goblin is a prog rock band with success in film scores. Here they merge tinkling lullabies, synth generated organ, bouncy bass lines, & drums into a propulsive soundtrack.
Rock & horror share an aesthetic
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyKV...
Deep Red (1975); Like Tangerine Dream, Goblin is a prog rock band with success in film scores. Here they merge tinkling lullabies, synth generated organ, bouncy bass lines, & drums into a propulsive soundtrack.
Rock & horror share an aesthetic
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyKV...
Profondo Rosso
YouTube video by ITA MUSIC
www.youtube.com
September 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
3.
Deep Red (1975); Like Tangerine Dream, Goblin is a prog rock band with success in film scores. Here they merge tinkling lullabies, synth generated organ, bouncy bass lines, & drums into a propulsive soundtrack.
Rock & horror share an aesthetic
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyKV...
Deep Red (1975); Like Tangerine Dream, Goblin is a prog rock band with success in film scores. Here they merge tinkling lullabies, synth generated organ, bouncy bass lines, & drums into a propulsive soundtrack.
Rock & horror share an aesthetic
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyKV...
9.
Cat People (1942), composed by Roy Webb; in addition to scoring Val Lewton's horror films, Webb was known for Notorious, Out of the Past, I Remember Mama, The Enchanted Cottage--no surprise this is both sinister & romantic (like the movie).
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyUj...
Cat People (1942), composed by Roy Webb; in addition to scoring Val Lewton's horror films, Webb was known for Notorious, Out of the Past, I Remember Mama, The Enchanted Cottage--no surprise this is both sinister & romantic (like the movie).
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyUj...
Track 06 The Evil Call from Cat People Soundtrack 1942
YouTube video by Movie Soundtracks
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September 9, 2025 at 4:02 AM
9.
Cat People (1942), composed by Roy Webb; in addition to scoring Val Lewton's horror films, Webb was known for Notorious, Out of the Past, I Remember Mama, The Enchanted Cottage--no surprise this is both sinister & romantic (like the movie).
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyUj...
Cat People (1942), composed by Roy Webb; in addition to scoring Val Lewton's horror films, Webb was known for Notorious, Out of the Past, I Remember Mama, The Enchanted Cottage--no surprise this is both sinister & romantic (like the movie).
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyUj...
6.
The Hunger (1983), composed by Michel Rubini & Denny Jaeger; a score that often sounds like the quieter moments in Bladerunner, and some of the best uses of classical music. Excellent selections from Schubert, Delibes, and Bach.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsvO...
The Hunger (1983), composed by Michel Rubini & Denny Jaeger; a score that often sounds like the quieter moments in Bladerunner, and some of the best uses of classical music. Excellent selections from Schubert, Delibes, and Bach.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsvO...
The Hunger Soundtrack Track 1. "Trio In E Flat, Op. 100 (Excerpt)" Franz Schubert
YouTube video by Flix Soundtracks
www.youtube.com
September 8, 2025 at 3:43 AM
6.
The Hunger (1983), composed by Michel Rubini & Denny Jaeger; a score that often sounds like the quieter moments in Bladerunner, and some of the best uses of classical music. Excellent selections from Schubert, Delibes, and Bach.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsvO...
The Hunger (1983), composed by Michel Rubini & Denny Jaeger; a score that often sounds like the quieter moments in Bladerunner, and some of the best uses of classical music. Excellent selections from Schubert, Delibes, and Bach.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsvO...
10
Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964), comp. by Carlo Martelli; Mummy scores are a bit like Clarinet Concertos; clarinet & double clarinet mimic ancient Egyptian wind instruments.
Martelli was also a viola player with numerous classical recordings.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=71Kq...
Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964), comp. by Carlo Martelli; Mummy scores are a bit like Clarinet Concertos; clarinet & double clarinet mimic ancient Egyptian wind instruments.
Martelli was also a viola player with numerous classical recordings.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=71Kq...
The Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb [Original Soundtrack] (1964)
YouTube video by Grieg
www.youtube.com
September 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964), comp. by Carlo Martelli; Mummy scores are a bit like Clarinet Concertos; clarinet & double clarinet mimic ancient Egyptian wind instruments.
Martelli was also a viola player with numerous classical recordings.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=71Kq...
Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964), comp. by Carlo Martelli; Mummy scores are a bit like Clarinet Concertos; clarinet & double clarinet mimic ancient Egyptian wind instruments.
Martelli was also a viola player with numerous classical recordings.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=71Kq...
8. Werewolves on Wheels (1971), composed by Don Gere; this grindhouse/exploitation movie from the original drive-in era has a shambling tantric rhythm, jangling and buzzing guitars, and hippie-Americana ditties.
This was a discovery. I love it.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hesZ...
This was a discovery. I love it.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hesZ...
Werewolves On Wheels (Main Theme)
YouTube video by Don Gere - Topic
www.youtube.com
September 9, 2025 at 2:54 AM
8. Werewolves on Wheels (1971), composed by Don Gere; this grindhouse/exploitation movie from the original drive-in era has a shambling tantric rhythm, jangling and buzzing guitars, and hippie-Americana ditties.
This was a discovery. I love it.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hesZ...
This was a discovery. I love it.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hesZ...
19. Tombs of the Blind Dead (1971), comp. Anton Garcia Abril
Drive-in movie music that evokes ads like "SEE HORROR LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE!! TOMBS OF THE BLIND DEAD! IT WILL SHOCK YOU!"
Rinky-dinky carny sound, bad audio, & I want to see it
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-A4...
Drive-in movie music that evokes ads like "SEE HORROR LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE!! TOMBS OF THE BLIND DEAD! IT WILL SHOCK YOU!"
Rinky-dinky carny sound, bad audio, & I want to see it
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-A4...
September 12, 2025 at 5:22 AM
19. Tombs of the Blind Dead (1971), comp. Anton Garcia Abril
Drive-in movie music that evokes ads like "SEE HORROR LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE!! TOMBS OF THE BLIND DEAD! IT WILL SHOCK YOU!"
Rinky-dinky carny sound, bad audio, & I want to see it
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-A4...
Drive-in movie music that evokes ads like "SEE HORROR LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE!! TOMBS OF THE BLIND DEAD! IT WILL SHOCK YOU!"
Rinky-dinky carny sound, bad audio, & I want to see it
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-A4...
20.
The Witch (2015) comp. Mark Korven
Music that reflects the mood of the film. Well-married to it.
But as an extended music experience, kind of like listening to a bagpipe wheeze out its last breath for 40 minutes.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu_R...
The Witch (2015) comp. Mark Korven
Music that reflects the mood of the film. Well-married to it.
But as an extended music experience, kind of like listening to a bagpipe wheeze out its last breath for 40 minutes.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu_R...
William's Confession
YouTube video by Mark Korven - Topic
www.youtube.com
September 12, 2025 at 6:17 AM
20.
The Witch (2015) comp. Mark Korven
Music that reflects the mood of the film. Well-married to it.
But as an extended music experience, kind of like listening to a bagpipe wheeze out its last breath for 40 minutes.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu_R...
The Witch (2015) comp. Mark Korven
Music that reflects the mood of the film. Well-married to it.
But as an extended music experience, kind of like listening to a bagpipe wheeze out its last breath for 40 minutes.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu_R...
14.
Sisters (1972), comp. Bernard Herrmann; Brian de Palma has long been known for his love of Hitchcock, to the extent he had the great Bernard Herrmann (Psycho, Vertigo, North by Northwest, The Birds) score several of his films.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oRo...
Sisters (1972), comp. Bernard Herrmann; Brian de Palma has long been known for his love of Hitchcock, to the extent he had the great Bernard Herrmann (Psycho, Vertigo, North by Northwest, The Birds) score several of his films.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oRo...
Bernard Herrmann - Sisters Soundtrack (1972)
YouTube video by Piotr Panic
www.youtube.com
September 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
14.
Sisters (1972), comp. Bernard Herrmann; Brian de Palma has long been known for his love of Hitchcock, to the extent he had the great Bernard Herrmann (Psycho, Vertigo, North by Northwest, The Birds) score several of his films.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oRo...
Sisters (1972), comp. Bernard Herrmann; Brian de Palma has long been known for his love of Hitchcock, to the extent he had the great Bernard Herrmann (Psycho, Vertigo, North by Northwest, The Birds) score several of his films.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oRo...
15
Creepshow (1982) comp. John Harrison; a one-stop shop for Halloween music, this has synth-rock, organ, tinkling piano, mad laughter, storm SFX, 1950s sci-fi bloops & blips, & creepy lullabies.
Captures the comicbook feel of its source
#100HorrorFilmScores
#FilmSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQXL...
Creepshow (1982) comp. John Harrison; a one-stop shop for Halloween music, this has synth-rock, organ, tinkling piano, mad laughter, storm SFX, 1950s sci-fi bloops & blips, & creepy lullabies.
Captures the comicbook feel of its source
#100HorrorFilmScores
#FilmSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQXL...
CREEPSHOW Soundtrack (full vinyl rip) - John Harrison | Waxwork Records (WW004) | Sea Algae Vinyl
YouTube video by The Vinylverse
www.youtube.com
September 12, 2025 at 12:10 AM
15
Creepshow (1982) comp. John Harrison; a one-stop shop for Halloween music, this has synth-rock, organ, tinkling piano, mad laughter, storm SFX, 1950s sci-fi bloops & blips, & creepy lullabies.
Captures the comicbook feel of its source
#100HorrorFilmScores
#FilmSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQXL...
Creepshow (1982) comp. John Harrison; a one-stop shop for Halloween music, this has synth-rock, organ, tinkling piano, mad laughter, storm SFX, 1950s sci-fi bloops & blips, & creepy lullabies.
Captures the comicbook feel of its source
#100HorrorFilmScores
#FilmSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQXL...
23.
The Fly (1986), composed by Howard Shore.
Orchestral with a pleasing range of dynamics from soft to triumphal. A little wonder (primarily in the first half) mixed in with the tension.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHqB...
The Fly (1986), composed by Howard Shore.
Orchestral with a pleasing range of dynamics from soft to triumphal. A little wonder (primarily in the first half) mixed in with the tension.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHqB...
The F.L.Y (1986) soundtrack - H.o.w.a.r.d S.h.o.r.e (Full Vinyl Rip)
YouTube video by DIRECT SOUND VINYL
www.youtube.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:29 AM
23.
The Fly (1986), composed by Howard Shore.
Orchestral with a pleasing range of dynamics from soft to triumphal. A little wonder (primarily in the first half) mixed in with the tension.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHqB...
The Fly (1986), composed by Howard Shore.
Orchestral with a pleasing range of dynamics from soft to triumphal. A little wonder (primarily in the first half) mixed in with the tension.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHqB...
17.
Leviathan (1989) comp Jerry Goldsmith
Goldsmith, whose career bridged classic Hollywood & New, creates a score that demonstrates this; part of the post-Abyss watery sf craze, Leviathan's main title, with whale songs, is pleasant to the ears.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU8X...
Leviathan (1989) comp Jerry Goldsmith
Goldsmith, whose career bridged classic Hollywood & New, creates a score that demonstrates this; part of the post-Abyss watery sf craze, Leviathan's main title, with whale songs, is pleasant to the ears.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU8X...
Leviathan - Movie Soundtrack (01 Main Titles/Underwater Camp)
YouTube video by ThoughtTraveler
www.youtube.com
September 12, 2025 at 1:46 AM
17.
Leviathan (1989) comp Jerry Goldsmith
Goldsmith, whose career bridged classic Hollywood & New, creates a score that demonstrates this; part of the post-Abyss watery sf craze, Leviathan's main title, with whale songs, is pleasant to the ears.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU8X...
Leviathan (1989) comp Jerry Goldsmith
Goldsmith, whose career bridged classic Hollywood & New, creates a score that demonstrates this; part of the post-Abyss watery sf craze, Leviathan's main title, with whale songs, is pleasant to the ears.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU8X...
22.
Rosemary's Baby.
Credit Polish jazz and classical music composer Krzysztof (Christopher) Komeda with a terrific, constantly inventive score.
Komeda died tragically in a roughhouse/brawl (his killer, in guilt, took his own life soon after).
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfBQ...
Rosemary's Baby.
Credit Polish jazz and classical music composer Krzysztof (Christopher) Komeda with a terrific, constantly inventive score.
Komeda died tragically in a roughhouse/brawl (his killer, in guilt, took his own life soon after).
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfBQ...
Krzysztof Komeda - Rosemary's Baby (Music From the Motion Picture)
YouTube video by Raised Apple
www.youtube.com
September 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
22.
Rosemary's Baby.
Credit Polish jazz and classical music composer Krzysztof (Christopher) Komeda with a terrific, constantly inventive score.
Komeda died tragically in a roughhouse/brawl (his killer, in guilt, took his own life soon after).
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfBQ...
Rosemary's Baby.
Credit Polish jazz and classical music composer Krzysztof (Christopher) Komeda with a terrific, constantly inventive score.
Komeda died tragically in a roughhouse/brawl (his killer, in guilt, took his own life soon after).
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfBQ...
18.
The Wolfen (1981) comp. James Horner
Horner's 6th film score (at the age of 28); Fast & talented, his rise was mercurial (Wrath of Khan/Aliens/Cocoon/Field of Dreams/Glory, and that's all just in the 1980s).
You can hear Aliens (1986) in this
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6to...
The Wolfen (1981) comp. James Horner
Horner's 6th film score (at the age of 28); Fast & talented, his rise was mercurial (Wrath of Khan/Aliens/Cocoon/Field of Dreams/Glory, and that's all just in the 1980s).
You can hear Aliens (1986) in this
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6to...
04 - Wolfen Run to Church - James Horner - Wolfen
YouTube video by James Horner Community
www.youtube.com
September 12, 2025 at 4:45 AM
18.
The Wolfen (1981) comp. James Horner
Horner's 6th film score (at the age of 28); Fast & talented, his rise was mercurial (Wrath of Khan/Aliens/Cocoon/Field of Dreams/Glory, and that's all just in the 1980s).
You can hear Aliens (1986) in this
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6to...
The Wolfen (1981) comp. James Horner
Horner's 6th film score (at the age of 28); Fast & talented, his rise was mercurial (Wrath of Khan/Aliens/Cocoon/Field of Dreams/Glory, and that's all just in the 1980s).
You can hear Aliens (1986) in this
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6to...
13
Seance on a Wet Afternoon (1964), John Barry; this quiet score mirrors the film's tone, a psychological thriller about psychic who turns to crime. Barry used the xylophone to good effect in the 60s, possibly inspired by the Modern Jazz Quartet.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx4O...
Seance on a Wet Afternoon (1964), John Barry; this quiet score mirrors the film's tone, a psychological thriller about psychic who turns to crime. Barry used the xylophone to good effect in the 60s, possibly inspired by the Modern Jazz Quartet.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx4O...
Main Title (From Séance on a Wet Afternoon)
YouTube video by John Barry - Topic
www.youtube.com
September 10, 2025 at 6:26 AM
13
Seance on a Wet Afternoon (1964), John Barry; this quiet score mirrors the film's tone, a psychological thriller about psychic who turns to crime. Barry used the xylophone to good effect in the 60s, possibly inspired by the Modern Jazz Quartet.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx4O...
Seance on a Wet Afternoon (1964), John Barry; this quiet score mirrors the film's tone, a psychological thriller about psychic who turns to crime. Barry used the xylophone to good effect in the 60s, possibly inspired by the Modern Jazz Quartet.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx4O...
12.
Mimic (1997), Marco Beltrami; a prolific composer for modern horror films (over 40 of them). Exemplifies the modern approach to orchestral horror; sustained notes, more drums in the mix, more emphasis on musical cues & ambience. Less on melody
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfpo...
Mimic (1997), Marco Beltrami; a prolific composer for modern horror films (over 40 of them). Exemplifies the modern approach to orchestral horror; sustained notes, more drums in the mix, more emphasis on musical cues & ambience. Less on melody
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfpo...
OST Mimic (1997): 08. Dark Angels
YouTube video by Classic Soundtracks 📻
www.youtube.com
September 10, 2025 at 4:14 AM
12.
Mimic (1997), Marco Beltrami; a prolific composer for modern horror films (over 40 of them). Exemplifies the modern approach to orchestral horror; sustained notes, more drums in the mix, more emphasis on musical cues & ambience. Less on melody
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfpo...
Mimic (1997), Marco Beltrami; a prolific composer for modern horror films (over 40 of them). Exemplifies the modern approach to orchestral horror; sustained notes, more drums in the mix, more emphasis on musical cues & ambience. Less on melody
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7. Amityville Horror (1979) by Lalo Schifrin; selected because it's Schifrin (Mission Impossible, Enter the Dragon, Bullitt, Dirty Harry).
The main title--disco, wordless vocals, & church bells--is great.
Someone should use it for a horror anime.
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The main title--disco, wordless vocals, & church bells--is great.
Someone should use it for a horror anime.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkpY...
The Amityville Horror (1979) Soundtrack - Lalo Schifrin - 01 - Amityville Frenzy
YouTube video by Nintendementia
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September 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
7. Amityville Horror (1979) by Lalo Schifrin; selected because it's Schifrin (Mission Impossible, Enter the Dragon, Bullitt, Dirty Harry).
The main title--disco, wordless vocals, & church bells--is great.
Someone should use it for a horror anime.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkpY...
The main title--disco, wordless vocals, & church bells--is great.
Someone should use it for a horror anime.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkpY...
21.
The Terrornauts (1967), comp. by Elisabeth Lutyens.
Green nail polish wearing, heavy drinking, nervous Lutyens had the nickname Horror Queen. Lutyens wrote a number of modern classic music compositions.
With film music, she played.
A delight.
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The Terrornauts (1967), comp. by Elisabeth Lutyens.
Green nail polish wearing, heavy drinking, nervous Lutyens had the nickname Horror Queen. Lutyens wrote a number of modern classic music compositions.
With film music, she played.
A delight.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC2X...
The Terrornauts [Orchestral & Isolated Score] (1967)
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September 23, 2025 at 7:01 AM
21.
The Terrornauts (1967), comp. by Elisabeth Lutyens.
Green nail polish wearing, heavy drinking, nervous Lutyens had the nickname Horror Queen. Lutyens wrote a number of modern classic music compositions.
With film music, she played.
A delight.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC2X...
The Terrornauts (1967), comp. by Elisabeth Lutyens.
Green nail polish wearing, heavy drinking, nervous Lutyens had the nickname Horror Queen. Lutyens wrote a number of modern classic music compositions.
With film music, she played.
A delight.
#100HorrorFilmScores
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC2X...