Scores:
1. Suspiria (1977) - Goblin
My self-imposed single Goblin/Simonetti choice... but what a choice. Audio perfection.
2. Nekromantik / Der Todesking "Nekronology" - Hermann Kopp
Jaunty yet powerful score which is perfect for the loving of the dead.
3. Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) - John Carpenter
Such a simple, yet beautifully effective score from Carpenter. It was a toss up between this and Halloween, and call me a heretic if you like but this won out.
4. Cannibal Holocaust (1980) - Riz Ortolani
One of the best things about these cannibal films were their soundtracks. Along with Lenzi's Cannibal Ferox, Holocaust has one of the stand-out scores within the sub-genre.
5. Lucifer Rising (1972) - Bobby Beausoleil
Fantastically dark, experimental score compliments a fantastic experimental film.
6. Thief (1981) - Tangerine Dream
A great score - makes for some great driving music too.
7. The Visitor (1979) - Franco Micalizzi
Bonkers but brilliant score for a bonkers film.
8. Phase IV (1974) - Brian Gascoigne
The perfect music to accompany ants.
9. Hanna (2011) - The Chemical Brothers
One of my favourite modern scores. I love what the guys did with this and it's an occasion where the score elevated the status of the film for me... it's a decent little film too though.
10. Maniac (1980) - Jay Chattaway
Grime-synth heaven.
Extremely difficult to choose just 10 scores, and ask me again tomorrow and my list will have no doubt of changed.
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