The Rise of Horror Scores in Music: A Haunting Influence The use of horror scores as a sonic foundation for music is not a fleeting trend, but rather a symptom of a deeper cultural fascination with the darker corners of sound.
This influence can be seen in everything from electronic music's nods to the atmospheric dread of Goblin's Suspiria soundtrack to indie rock's appropriation of John Carpenter's iconic scores.
The historical roots of this influence stretch back decades. Classic horror movies were often accompanied by eerie and unsettling scores that added to the overall mood and helped define the genre.