ConGregate 11

Horror films are known for their great soundtracks, and some of the most beloved musicals are also horror stories. Everything from Rocky Horror Picture Show to Suspiria to Sinners to Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Little Shop of Horrors--and many more--have given us memorable music to amplify the dread and catharsis. What are some of our favorite examples of horror soundtracks? What makes them so memorable and effective? Is there something special about horror that invites exceptional music? And what great horror stories do we wish we could see slay on Broadway?

requests: Sammie Cassell, Gary Mitchel, Carol Cowles, Meri Elena