Paramount Music has released a digital version of the soundtrack album for the 1983 horror classic Cujo directed by Lewis Teague, based on Stephen King’s novel and starring Dee Wallace, Daniel Hugh-Kelly, Danny Pintauro, Ed Lauter and Christopher Stone. The album features the film’s original music composed and conducted by Charles Bernstein (A Nightmare on Elm Street, April Fool’s Day, Love at First Bite, Deadly Friend, Gator). The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on all major digital music services, including Amazon, where you can also check out the track list. Also listen to the composer’s main titles track after the jump. Intrada Records has previously published the premiere release of Bernstein’s score on CD back in 2016 and Reel Gone Music has released a vinyl edition the following year.
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World Premiere Release of Charles Bernstein’s ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ Score Announced
Terror Vision has announced the world premiere soundtrack release for the 1995 fantasy horror comedy Rumpelstiltskin co-written and directed by Mark Jones and starring Kim Johnston Ulrich, Tommy Blaze, Max Grodénchik and Allyce Beasley. The album features the original music from the Republic Pictures production composed by Charles Bernstein (A Nightmare on Elm Street, April Fool’s Day, Deadly Friend, Love at First Bite, Gator, Cujo). The soundtrack is now available on vinyl and cassette formats. Visit Amazon to order the vinyl edition. Rumpelstiltskin is now available on VOD and DVD.
‘April Fool’s Day’ Deluxe Edition Soundtrack Album Announced
Varese Sarabande has announced a new soundtrack album for the 1986 horror comedy April Fool’s Day directed by Fred Walton and starring Thomas F. Wilson, Deborah Foreman, Amy Steel, Griffin O’Neal, Ken Olandt, Leah Pinsent and Deborah Goodrich. The Deluxe Edition album features the world premiere release of the actual orchestral recording of the film’s score composed by Charles Bernstein (A Nightmare on Elm Street, Love at First Bite, Deadly Friend, Cujo), as well as previously unreleased bonus tracks. Also included is the content of the original 1986 soundtrack album, which featured a synthesized performance of the composer’s music not heard in the film.
‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Soundtrack Box Set Announced
Varese Sarabande has announced a new soundtrack box set for the A Nightmare on Elm Street film series. The 8-CD set features the scores for Wes Craven’s original movie composed by Charles Bernstein, A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge written by Christopher Young, A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors composed by Angelo Badalamenti, A Nightmare On Elm Street 4: The Dream Master written by Craig Safan, A Nightmare On Elm Street 5: The Dream Child composed by Jay Ferguson, Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare written by Brian May, Wes Craven’s New Nightmare composed by J. Peter Robinson and Freddy Vs. Jason written by Graeme Revell, including around 3 hours of bonus tracks/previously unreleased music.
‘The Character of Music: Classic Horror Special Edition’ Panel at Comic-Con Announced
The line-up for the annual The Character of Music panel at Comic-Con in San Diego has been announced. This year’s Classic Horror Special Edition will feature a number of composers discussing the power of music in horror films with a Q&A to follow. Panelists include composers Charles Bernstein (Nightmare on Elm Street), Harry Manfredini (Friday the 13th), Laura Karpman (Carrie), Richard Band (Re-Animator), Tyler Bates (Dawn of the Dead), Maurizio Guarini of Goblin (Suspiria), as well as special guest actor Douglas Tait (Freddy vs. Jason).
Charles Bernstein Rejoins Academy Board
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that composer Charles Bernstein has rejoined the Academy’s Board of Governors after a hiatus. He joins composers Charles Fox and Arthur Hamilton as a governor for the Academy’s music branch. The Academy’s 17 branches are represented by three governors, who may serve up to three consecutive three-year terms. Terms are staggered so that each branch elects or reelects one governor each year. For the full list of elected governors, click here.
‘Love at First Bite’ Soundtrack Announced
Intrada Records has announced the world premiere soundtrack release for the 1979 horror comedy Love at First Bite. The album features the film’s original score composed and conducted by Charles Bernstein, as well as the disco hits Fly By Night penned by the composer plus Dancin’ Through The Night from the original 1979 LP. To listen to audio clips and to order the album, visit Intrada’s online store. Love at First Bite directed by Stan Dragoti and starring George Hamilton, Susan Saint James and Richard Benjamin received one Golden Globe nomination for Hamilton’s lead performance.