From Jaws to the shining - here's the complete list of the most eerie soundtracks ever produced for films.

As Halloween approaches, the weather gets colder and darker outside, it's almost self-explanatory - it's now the season for horror movies.

There are a handful of things that can elevate a horror movie from being good to legendary. The fundamental element of a good horror film, of course, is that it should be scary, have an original concept, an authentic serial killer, and build up to shocks.

With that in mind, we've found the 5 most eerie horror soundtracks of all time that you should listen to during your Halloween party.

The 5 most iconic horror film soundtracks

#1 Jaws (1975)

We start with a classic by Steven Spielberg. If you're into horror movies, chances are you've already seen Jaws. It's about a giant killer shark terrorizing a small town off the American coast. The soundtrack from the film is legendary and makes viewers feel like the actor lying in the water with a giant shark on their heels.

Best track: "Shark Attack"

#2 The Shining (1980)

The shining is one of the greatest horror films, with Jack Nicholson in top form and the eerie setting, The Shining is a must-see movie, whether you're into horror or not. The soundtrack for this film is used as an underlying tone that helps viewers build up to feeling scared.

Best track: "De Natura Sonoris"

#3 The Exorcist (1973)

The Exorcist is an award-winning horror film from 1973 that was highly controversial upon its release. However, it gradually won over audiences and became a major box office success. In 1974, the film was nominated for 10 Oscars, winning two for Best Sound and Best Adapted Screenplay. This further attests to the legendary status of its soundtrack. "Tubular Bells" is the standout track on the soundtrack and is still considered one of the most iconic songs ever played in a horror film.

Best track: Tubular Bells

#4 Rosemary's Baby (1968)

Anyone even remotely interested in horror films knows or has likely heard of Roman Polanski's masterpiece, "Rosemary's Baby." It tells the story of a young couple who move into an apartment in New York to pursue their dream of becoming actors. Before long, they encounter an elderly couple who live in the same building and are particularly interested in the child Rosemary is expecting. The soundtrack for this film was composed by the Polish composer and jazz musician Krzysztof Komeda. While the entire soundtrack is excellent, "Rosemary's Baby Main Theme" stands out as of exceptionally high quality and is considered by many to be the best introduction to a horror film ever.

Best track: Rosemary's Baby Main Theme

#5 Halloween (1978)

"Halloween," directed by John Carpenter and written by Debra Hill, is set in a small American town called Haddonfield, where six-year-old Michael Myers murders his older sister. Fifteen years later, he escapes from a psychiatric hospital and returns home to his hometown. The soundtrack for Halloween was a do-it-yourself project for John Carpenter, so not only did he write and direct the film, but he also wrote and recorded a soundtrack for it. After trying all the effects and tricks from the horror film handbook, he took a different approach, namely 'the less-is-more.' This way, Carpenter created tension and elements of surprise that ensure this soundtrack will never die.

Best track: Halloween Theme

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