Top 5 Iconic Horror Film Theme Songs
Horror flicks aren't just about the guts and gore. One of the most important elements to a successful scare is the build up of tension and anticipation before the big moment finally happens. Before there was dialog, directors used a frightful music soundtrack to help guide the audience into a world of fear. With Halloween right around the corner, we thought it would be fun to highlight our Top 5 Most iconic horror theme songs.
#5 - Nightmare on Elm Street
One of the most terrifying horror films in existence there is something extra creepy about the chilling, hazy music. When the rhythm picks up, it catapults the listener straight into the middle of a nightmare. As if that's not bad enough, the film has a second song that is as scary as the first. The sing-songy tune the children sing is beyond eerie.
#4 - Psycho
It takes only a few notes from the films infamous shower scene to let the audience know something gruesome is about to happen. Those notes carried this film into the books as one of the greatest horror flicks of all time and will forever send a chill down your spine.
#3 - The Shining
If you ever wanted foreboding music that something less than awesome is about to happen, this is it. The music feels as ominous as the movie itself and takes on a life of its own. If you ever hear THIS playing in your real life, run for the hills.
#2 - JAWS
This sound track has changed the life of every child who has ever swarm in the ocean. Whether they've watched the movie or not, when someone starts humming that all too familiar series of notes, it's time to scram as trouble is fast approaching.
#1 - Halloween
The music for the Halloween franchise literally makes the movie. The repetitive piano tones, with those deep brass tones, accented with the drums - give this musical score legendary status.
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