Music selection
Choosing music for a horror movie is quite simple. We have to pick a song or instrumental that gives the audience a sense of uneasiness. A lot of music considered “scary” is actually misleading. In fact, many would consider it cheesy and not frightful at all. I’ve watched many short horror films that include a completely different approach to music in their creations. That being old music played from a record player or phonograph. With that being said, it may not sound very scary at face value. There are a few reason why, combined with the context, the old music could make a great addition to the soundtrack of our horror movie intro. The distorted effect to the music caused by an old machine can add to the overall mood of the film. Also, the fact that the person singing, playing the instruments, or even listening to it is dead now can cause some discomfort. The purpose of a horror movie is to make an impact on the viewer by creating a sensory experience. Old music like that is ex...
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