Just as horror films throughout history have had a lasting impact on the artform, the terrifying music from these flicks have also evolved and contributed to popular music as we know it today.
On today's All Sides Weekend, guest host Clare Roth explores why music is so essential to the production of horror films and how it affects our psyche.
Guests:
- David Schecter, co-owner, Monstrous Movie Music
- Neil Lerner, professor of music, Davidson College
- Peter Cariani, Associate Professor of Liberal Arts, Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Event:
The Ohio History Connection presents Music for the Monsters this Sunday, October 29.
The event will feature a screening of the Creature from the Black Lagoon and a presentation about Henry Mancini, who composed the score for the film.