Let’s take the time to look back and appreciate the songs played in horror films. Music in horror films make the film so special, yet so unique. We’re going to go back to a few films and point out the awesome music that’s included.

First on our roster we have “Tip Toe Through the Tulips” by Tiny Tim which was played in Insidious. A mother home alone with her son that is in a coma, she sees a small child running around in her house and dancing to the song. A spine-chilling moment when the song was played, it really added character to the moment and made you wonder what was going to happen.

Next up is “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler, in the slasher The Strangers: Prey at Night. A family that was torn apart by strangers, only a sister and brother left. The brother is fighting off two strangers at a community pool in which the song in the background is singing the lyrics, “Oh, and I need you now tonight, and I need you more than ever.” It’s such an emotional but iconic scene.

We’re taking it back to 1978 to John Carpenter’s Halloween, “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” by Blue Öyster Cult was on the radio when Laurie and Annie were driving while Michael Myers was following them. This song fits so well due to the fact that Michael Myers is hunting them down to murder them, giving him the role of the reaper.

“Mr. Sandman” by The Chordettes is included in John Carpenter’s Halloween II. Laurie had just defeated Michael Myers but the man was unstoppable. They continue to fight but here Dr. Loomis comes to the rescue shooting Michael off the balcony. The song’s tone is so light and warm, it’s such an interesting song but it fits the moment so perfectly. 

Last but very not least, “Goodbye Horses” by Q Lazzarus in The Silence of the Lambs. Such an iconic scene where Buffalo Bill is putting makeup on and dancing while recording himself to the song “Goodbye Horses” while he has Catherine stuck in the well screaming for help.