Top 10 musical moments from your favorite scary movies

For many, this is the one time of the year in which they actively seek being terrified. Horror movie marathons abound and people flock to theaters for scares. When you think about your favorite scary movies of all time, you probably remember the villain. Or perhaps the way a certain character died. Actors and directors should be applauded for their work in suspenseful masterpieces. However, there is one person who often gets overlooked – the composer.

Consider the scariest scene you have ever witnessed in a film. Now imagine it without music. The result would be a significant decrease in drama. The men and women who create these horrifying soundtracks deserve their day in the sun – or moon – for driving audiences to the edge of their seats.

Here, in honor of the season, are ten of our favorite musical moments from scary and suspenseful films. From the ever-popular Jaws to Pan’s Labyrinth, each movie had a fantastic music team on their side in creating these chilling scenes.

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