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By *unandgamegeek OP Man
over a year ago

Bolton

What is the creepiest music in movies you have heard that sends a shiver down your spine?

For me, it has to be the music from the Spindle scene from Sleeping Beauty. It sure amplifies the fear factor with Maleficent appearing in the fireplace and Aurora following that glowing green orb in that creepy looking trance.

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

Jerry Goldsmith’s brilliant and delightfully ominous, ‘Ave Satani’ from The Omen.

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By *unandgamegeek OP Man
over a year ago

Bolton

"Jerry Goldsmith’s brilliant and delightfully ominous, ‘Ave Satani’ from The Omen."

Ah yes. The only score to rival the Tubular Bells from The Exorcist.

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

The shower scene from Psycho

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By *ob Carpe DiemMan
over a year ago

Torquay

Jaws was pretty good

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

John Carpenter’s score for Halloween never fails to send a shiver in me timbres to

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Jerry Goldsmith’s brilliant and delightfully ominous, ‘Ave Satani’ from The Omen."

The Omen...jeez. Still gives me a shudder

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

And talking of John Carpenter, his score for The Fog and Ennio Morricone’s score for Carpenter’s, The Thing are also noteworthy

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By *unandgamegeek OP Man
over a year ago

Bolton

"Jaws was pretty good"

Those two notes slowly getting louder and faster is always creepy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sweeney todd

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sweeney todd "

When Insidious starts..that music is creepy

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

The score in Sicario was a good tension builder.

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By *unandgamegeek OP Man
over a year ago

Bolton

Another creepy score for me has to be from the 1960 film The Time Machine known as 'Trapped in the Future'.

It's starts off with a creepy little piano motif followed by some eerie notes on the violins indicating the future the time traveller is in has a dark side and the terrible danger that he unaware of that lurks in the darkness.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"John Carpenter’s score for Halloween never fails to send a shiver in me timbres to

What he said

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"John Carpenter’s score for Halloween never fails to send a shiver in me timbres to

What he said

All John Carpenter films have that little bit extra in the soundtracks that adds to the film

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

It's quite a new film but there's a particular piece in 10 Cloverfield Lane called Howard that's full of subtle dread and rising tension (Bear McCreary also did TWD opening credits).

And it's not quite as terrifying as Carpenter levels but John Murphy's In A Heartbeat, well the opening bars with the repetitive two notes and the chords being interwoven is fantastic and haunting.

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By *unandgamegeek OP Man
over a year ago

Bolton

"John Carpenter’s score for Halloween never fails to send a shiver in me timbres to

What he said

All John Carpenter films have that little bit extra in the soundtracks that adds to the film"

The theme of The Thing is good too. The two beats that plays throughout the theme is quite like a human heartbeat but doesn't seem human.

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By *ofdiamondsMan
over a year ago

Between wisbech & Kings lynn

The opening music in the shining as they are driving towards the hotel

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Probably something by David Lynch

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By *unandgamegeek OP Man
over a year ago

Bolton

"The opening music in the shining as they are driving towards the hotel"

If I remember, the opening music is actually the chant of death and it can be heard in multiple movies.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Singing in the Rain from A Clockwork Orange

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By *iggy5Man
over a year ago

Northamptonshire

The Amityville Horror (79)

Pet Semetary (89)

Children of the Corn

The Shining

The Conjuring

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Travelling

Prowler theme from Into the Spider-verse. Sure the type of movie takes the edge of it, but stand alone it is pretty damn creepy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oooooweeeeeee!!!

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By *aramel.desiresMan
over a year ago

Heathrow

The bride of Chucky - sex scene. That was seriously weird!!

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By *unandgamegeek OP Man
over a year ago

Bolton

I've just remember a creepy score from the 1999 remake of The Mummy known as The Crypt.

https://youtu.be/dnvS7tmVc0o

It makes me picture being inside some dark ancient catacombs never knowing what dangers might be lurking round the corner waiting in the darkness.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The musical toys in the Woman in Black

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By *onb21Woman
over a year ago

Cardiff

Not a film but the ominous music in Dark kept me on edge the whole time even though nothing spooky was happening.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

David Cronenberg's 'Videodrome' (don't know who the composer was

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By *unandgamegeek OP Man
over a year ago

Bolton

"David Cronenberg's 'Videodrome' (don't know who the composer was

Just had a look on Google and the composer was Howard Shore.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"David Cronenberg's 'Videodrome' (don't know who the composer was

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Just had a look on Google and the composer was Howard Shore."

yeah, I had a read after I posted! I just remember it being 'difficult' to listen to (much like the film was to watch!)

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By *unandgamegeek OP Man
over a year ago

Bolton

"David Cronenberg's 'Videodrome' (don't know who the composer was

)

Just had a look on Google and the composer was Howard Shore.

yeah, I had a read after I posted! I just remember it being 'difficult' to listen to (much like the film was to watch!)"

I'm sure it was lol

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

Here’s one that I’m stretching it with a bit, (if I may?) both in terms of it being not a traditional horror film (although it is frequently listed as belonging to said genre) and additionally, not a traditionally creepy score.

The score in question is to Peter Weir’s classic, Picnic At Hanging Rock which, within it’s various set tracks, is simultaneously beautiful, majestic, haunting, eerie and indeed yes, somewhat creepy.

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

"David Cronenberg's 'Videodrome' (don't know who the composer was

)

Just had a look on Google and the composer was Howard Shore.

yeah, I had a read after I posted! I just remember it being 'difficult' to listen to (much like the film was to watch!)"

About the only thing that film had going for it was Debbie Harry - am sure me and my mates weren't alone in going to see it for that reason and that reason only

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By *ecky and justCouple
over a year ago

Godalming

The film Joker.

The music score really set the scene.

It really makes the movie.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jaws still hate that music

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some soundtracks from the Black Mirror can be depressing but beautiful at the same time.

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By *aul DeUther-OneMan
over a year ago

Sussex

Stalking the sniper through the burning building at the end of Full Metal Jacket

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pi or Requiem for Dream soundtrack.

wonderful Clint Mansell

Maybe just my idea of what perfectly elevated the movies.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Jaws still hate that music "

This. And Tubular bells.

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By *egularFunMan
over a year ago

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"Here’s one that I’m stretching it with a bit, (if I may?) both in terms of it being not a traditional horror film (although it is frequently listed as belonging to said genre) and additionally, not a traditionally creepy score.

This

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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago

Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’

John Carpenter - Halloween Theme

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Stalking the sniper through the burning building at the end of Full Metal Jacket"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cape fear

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

1, 2 Freddy's coming for you,

3, 4 better lock your door,

5, 6 get a crucifix

7, 8 better stay up late,

9, 10 never sleep again!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"1, 2 Freddy's coming for you,

3, 4 better lock your door,

5, 6 get a crucifix

7, 8 better stay up late,

9, 10 never sleep again!

When I first heard it when watching the film, I must have struggled to sleep for days… ( I was like 8 or something) … yikesss

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"1, 2 Freddy's coming for you,

3, 4 better lock your door,

5, 6 get a crucifix

7, 8 better stay up late,

9, 10 never sleep again!

When I first heard it when watching the film, I must have struggled to sleep for days… ( I was like 8 or something) … yikesss"

I was young when I watched it and couldn't stop singing the song for days.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And if you ever need to stay awake, Kylie, come to Glasgow and I'll keep you up all night long!

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

"1, 2 Freddy's coming for you,

3, 4 better lock your door,

5, 6 get a crucifix

7, 8 better stay up late,

9, 10 never sleep again!

That song used to freak my old neighbour out...I was once watching the film and she started screaming in the back garden when it got to that bit

(the window was open, I didn't have the TV on really loud). I ran out with a hammer thinking she was being attacked or something

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

Omen

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"1, 2 Freddy's coming for you,

3, 4 better lock your door,

5, 6 get a crucifix

7, 8 better stay up late,

9, 10 never sleep again!

That song used to freak my old neighbour out...I was once watching the film and she started screaming in the back garden when it got to that bit

(the window was open, I didn't have the TV on really loud). I ran out with a hammer thinking she was being attacked or something

Lady Thor to the rescue!

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By *unandgamegeek OP Man
over a year ago

Bolton

"Omen"

The first time I heard The Omen theme tune was on a CD called Themes of Horror 2 but the difference is there are no lyrics as they're replaced with aahs.

https://youtu.be/mEV8SkCorxk

For some reason, this version seems a bit darker than the original.

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"Omen

The first time I heard The Omen theme tune was on a CD called Themes of Horror 2 but the difference is there are no lyrics as they're replaced with aahs.

https://youtu.be/mEV8SkCorxk

For some reason, this version seems a bit darker than the original."

It scared me

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

Ron Grainers music for the tv series Tales of the Unexpected

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By *unandgamegeek OP Man
over a year ago

Bolton

"Omen

The first time I heard The Omen theme tune was on a CD called Themes of Horror 2 but the difference is there are no lyrics as they're replaced with aahs.

https://youtu.be/mEV8SkCorxk

For some reason, this version seems a bit darker than the original.

It scared me "

I'm sure it did with that black mass type of singing going on.

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By *unandgamegeek OP Man
over a year ago

Bolton

"Ron Grainers music for the tv series Tales of the Unexpected"

The theme doesn't sound scary to me but I can understand why it does as it leads you into a false sense of security before it shows you something really scary.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Twilight Zone theme

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By *unandgamegeek OP Man
over a year ago

Bolton

"The Twilight Zone theme"

That theme used to creep me out as a kid.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The music in the original omen made the film really unsettling to watch.

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By *unandgamegeek OP Man
over a year ago

Bolton

"The music in the original omen made the film really unsettling to watch."

I agree. It gave us that dread of a terrible evil in the world.

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By *ecky and justCouple
over a year ago

Godalming

Going out on a limb here but as a young boy the theme for Dr Who in the late 70’s used to freak me out..

Cue lots of hiding behind the sofa..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Probably something by David Lynch"

Ralf Dorper's soundtrack to Eraserhead. "In heaven, everything is fine...." the lady in the radiator. Eeriest thing ever.

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By *orace pinkerMan
over a year ago

North west

John carpenters Halloween

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By *unandgamegeek OP Man
over a year ago

Bolton

"Going out on a limb here but as a young boy the theme for Dr Who in the late 70’s used to freak me out..

Cue lots of hiding behind the sofa.. "

Very true that the Doctor Who theme would creep anyone out especially the part of ooooWEEEEEOOOOOOOO.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybe not so much 'creepy', but a score that gives me the same chills and suspense is in 'Gravity' (was on last night if anyone saw it?). Really emphasises the tension and isolation, in fact the whole sound is epic, fx too.

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By *unandgamegeek OP Man
over a year ago

Bolton

The theme for the Ark of the Covenant from Raiders of the Lost Ark is quite creepy in a way. Much like the Ark itself, the theme is mysterious, intriguing and also scary.

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By *ryan...Man
over a year ago

1950's Original

The song in Hostel 2 ..

"Synecku Synecku "

haunting Eerie song.....

now on my phone permanently

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By *orksRockerMan
over a year ago

Bradford

"The score in Sicario was a good tension builder."

Agree with this.. That helicopter ride to Juarez was very ominous.

My shout out goes to NiN score of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo or Gone girl. The two most explosive scenes in those, no plot spoilers, has very un-nerving music.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"The score in Sicario was a good tension builder."

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