EP811: 10 Horror Films with Kick ASS Rock and Metal Soundtracks

Here at The Loudini Rock & Roll Circus podcast we love horror films and we love great rock and metal. Put the two together and it you  have two great tastes that taste great together. For this years Halloween "Spook-tacular" we will take you on a haunted tour of some of our favorite horror sound tracks that feature great rock and metal bands

 

What we did this week:

 

Lily: Kennywood, Disney on ICe,

 

Loudini: Azrael, Snakes on a plane Retrospective (Minty), Joe Brown on Ike & Tina (Art of Dialogue), Bands shooting themselves in the foot with YouTube (Rock Feed), The early days of MTV (polyphonic), Japanese words that Americans don’t understand (Mrs Eats), Adams Family Retrospective (Minty), Joe Rogan OMG!, R.I.P. Phil Lesh & Teri Gar, A.I. and Loudini

 

1. Trick or Treat (1986)

• Synopsis: Eddie Weinbauer, a high school outcast and heavy metal fan, discovers that his favorite rock star, Sammi Curr, has died in a mysterious fire. When he plays one of Curr's unreleased albums backward, he unwittingly resurrects the rocker as a supernatural force seeking revenge.
• Soundtrack: The soundtrack features Fastway, a British rock band that composed most of the music for the film, giving it an authentic 80s heavy metal vibe.
• Background: This cult classic explores themes of rebellion and the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s, with cameo appearances by rock icons Ozzy Osbourne (playing a conservative talk show host) and Gene Simmons.

2. Queen of the Damned (2002)

• Synopsis: Based on Anne Rice’s novel, this film follows vampire Lestat, who awakens from slumber to become a rock star, attracting the attention of other vampires and the ancient Queen Akasha, who wishes to rule alongside him.
• Soundtrack: Korn’s Jonathan Davis worked with composer Richard Gibbs to produce tracks, with contributions from bands like Disturbed, Deftones, and Marilyn Manson.
• Background: The soundtrack was a defining feature, creating a unique, moody soundscape that reflects the gothic and seductive qualities of Rice’s vampire world.

3. The Crow (1994)

• Synopsis: Eric Draven, a musician, returns from the grave to avenge his and his fiancée's murder on the night before Halloween. Guided by a mystical crow, he confronts the killers in a stylized, gritty urban landscape.
• Soundtrack: The dark and atmospheric soundtrack includes Nine Inch Nails, The Cure, Rage Against the Machine, and Stone Temple Pilots.
• Background: The Crow became iconic, partially due to its haunting soundtrack, and remains influential for its combination of rock music with the film's themes of love, vengeance, and loss.

4. Bride of Chucky (1998)

• Synopsis: Killer doll Chucky is resurrected by his former lover, Tiffany. After a ritual goes awry, she’s trapped in a doll’s body as well. Together, the murderous dolls embark on a chaotic journey to find new bodies.
• Soundtrack: The edgy soundtrack features Rob Zombie, Slayer, Judas Priest, and Type O Negative.
• Background: Known for its dark humor, Bride of Chucky refreshed the Child’s Play series, and its so