Top 10 Horror Movie Soundtracks From the Last Decade, Handpicked by Our Music Editor

What makes a horror film truly terrifying? Sometimes, it’s what you hear rather than what you see. From unsettling experimental sounds to haunting orchestral scores, these soundtracks prove that music can be every bit as scary as what’s happening on screen.
 

For Halloween, we’re looking beyond the classics to explore 10 more recent horror movie soundtracks that have left their mark on pop culture, handpicked by Camille, aka Camojada on Deezer, one of our Music Editors specialising in film soundtracks.

And yes, these picks are curated by a real human, not AI. Whether you find that reassuring or even scarier is up to you! 👀

Ready to press play and get into the spooky spirit with these 10 horror movie soundtracks? 

1. Smile (2022)

This inventive score uses distorted textures and the daxophone, an experimental electric wooden instrument, to make anxiety feel almost physical. Strange sounds blur the line between voices, screams and something breathing a little too close for comfort.
 

2. Joker (2019)

Dark, melancholic and deeply emotional, the score captures the character's loneliness and psychological unravelling. The cello takes centre stage, building in intensity as the story descends into chaos.
 

3. Nosferatu (2024)

Robin Carolan's score goes beyond traditional horror, blending eerie orchestral arrangements and choral elements with a sense of melancholy and tragic romanticism. Beautiful, unsettling and haunting in equal measure.
 

4. Alien: Romulus (2024)

Electronic textures meet a powerful orchestral score to build relentless tension, while echoing the sound world of the original Alien films. The result is an atmospheric soundtrack that keeps you on edge.
 

5. Titane (2021)

As uncompromising as the film itself, Titane uses dark, emotionally charged music to explore themes of identity, bodily transformation and violence. It's an intense listen that stays with you long after the credits roll.
 

6. Obsession (2026)

Rather than relying solely on loud, sudden scares, Obsession builds unease through synths and ambient textures. The music can feel almost calm at first, but there's always something unsettling lurking beneath the surface.
 

7. M3GAN (2022)

Recorded with the Budapest Scoring Symphony Orchestra, the score mixes orchestral horror with playful, almost innocent melodies. That contrast fits M3GAN perfectly: one moment she's charming, the next she's downright creepy.
 

8. Backrooms (2026)

Dark ambient textures, deep drones and strange synths create a sense of dread without ever quite resolving the tension. It's the kind of score that can make an ordinary empty room feel deeply unsettling.
 

9. Sinners (2025)

Blues, gospel, rock, folk and choral music collide in a soundtrack that's central to the film's storytelling. Music connects its past, present and supernatural mythology, with some performances captured live during filming.
 

10. Midsommar (2019)

Beautiful, emotional and deceptively peaceful, the music contrasts with the horror unfolding on screen. Its bright, almost dreamlike sound makes everything feel even stranger - proof that horror doesn't always need dark, ominous music to get under your skin.
 

📺 Bonus track: spooky series soundtracks

The scares don't stop with movies. Here are three more soundtracks worth adding to your Halloween listening:

Wednesday (2022) 

Dahmer (2022) 

Stranger Things Vol. 1 (2016) 
 

Which of these soundtracks gives you the biggest chills?
What's the one horror soundtrack you'd add to our list?