Revisiting the film of stephen kings pet sematary 2. Pet sematarycemetery is an extraordinary novel that deals with the fear of death as well as the unknown of. Pet sematary 1989 soundtrack elliot goldenthal full. Elliot goldenthal has composed a helpfully ominous score, as moody as vintage bernard herrmann, and peter steins cinematography is superbly varied, from the bright hues of a glossy magazine to the dark shadows of the charnel house.
Its style is sometimes compared to jack nitzsches soundtrack for the exorcist, while the theme is inspired by lalo schifrins score. Not just this but the book we are talking about has been selected for the many big awards as well. Directed by mary lambert from a screenplay by king himself, the film starred dale midkiff as louis creed, a doctor who moves with his family. Pet sematary is the soundtrack album for the film of the same name. Pet sematary was an adaptation of a popular novel by horror author stephen king. A rare case of author apathy king was afraid of publishing the novel feeling the thing was too bleak and hopeless. Elliot goldenthal stephen kings pet sematary original motion. I honestly have not heard much other work by composer elliot goldenthal, but ill probably look for some more after just revisiting this score. To celebrate the films 25th anniversary in 2015, mondo records dug deep into the catacombs and resurrected pet sematary for a limited vinyl release. Generally his books focus on the universal fears all human. It is based on the 1983 novel of the same name by famed horror author stephen king. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. He won the academy award for best original score in 2002 for his score to the motion. And with the addition of the ramones, pure classic tunes, man.
King himself has said that pet semetary is in his opinion his most frightening novel. Then it appeared to be a way out of his doubleday contract, and he. Elliot goldenthal pet sematary 2014, translucent green. Elliot goldenthals pet sematary record was his first mainstream film score. The main theme is a absolute treat thats accompanied by the zarathustra boys chorus and has to be one of the best themes ever to be written for a film based on a story by stephen king. Produced by elliot goldenthal, it was released in 1989. Elliot goldenthal wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Elliot goldenthal pet sematary original soundtrack. The title is a sensational spelling of pet cemetery. From beginning to ending, you are always on the edge of your seat, never knowing whats happening next.
Pet sematary is an american feature film of the supernatural thriller genre. Pet sematary cemetery is an extraordinary novel that deals with the fear of death as well as the unknown of what lies in the hills beyond. Pet sematary follows family man louis creeds move from chicago to ludlow as he becomes. Pet sematary sometimes referred to as stephen kings pet sematary is a 1989 american supernatural horror film and the first adaptation of stephen kings 1983 novel of the same name. In the depths of grief, could you truly let go of your loved one, or, if you could, would you visit pet sematary. Elliot goldenthal born may 2, 1954 is an american composer of contemporary classical music and film and theatrical scores.
Pet sematary is one of kings best and most disturbing books, dealing as it. Order today and receive free shipping on orders over. Goldenthal was just starting out as a composer and this was one of his first big assignments. Pet sematary, published in 1983, is a fictional exploration of the authors greatest fear. Its not the actual pet cemetery that will bring you back wrong, its the indian burial ground hidden beyond it.
This is the most comprehensive version of the soundtrack to. It was produced by paramount pictures and released theatrically in the united states on april 21st, 1989. The main character of the book around which the story of the book revolves is louis creed. Stephen kings pet sematary original motion picture. Its style is sometimes compared to jack nitzsches score to the exorcist while the theme is inspired by lalo schifrins score to the amityville horror. Mondo announces details for pet sematary and the omen vinyl. Reading pet sematary has reinforced why stephen king is considered such a masterful writer. The original pet sematary, not the 2019 remake, remains one of stephen kings scariest novels and screenplays. But, as the characters of pet sematary discover, there are things worse than death. It is a book about loss, and greif, and, simply put, death. Directed by mary lambert and written by king, the film features dale midkiff as louis creed, denise crosby as rachel creed, blaze berdahl as ellie creed, miko hughes as gage creed, and fred gwynne as jud crandall.
Having only read two other stephen king books, as well as his memoir on writing, i still consider myself new to his fiction. Stephen king has become a muchbeloved american author partly due to his ability to tap into primal human fears. The house looked right, felt right to dr louis creed. Elliot goldenthals evocative and brrr inducing score, a solid cast for the most part denise crosby did fine, fred gwynne was genius and both miko hughes and blaze. The film features two songs by the ramones, one of stephen kings favourite bands.
While the score has traces of his influences, it also shows the composer emerging with his own voice and what he would be capable of. His epic works the dark tower, it, pet sematary, and doctor sleep are the basis for major motion pictures, with it now the highest grossing horror film of all time. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Goldenthal, elliot pet sematary original soundtrack. One example of this is pet semetary, which received a score from elliot goldenthal.
Pet sematary sometimes referred to as stephen kings pet sematary is a 1989 horror film adaptation of stephen kings novel of the same name. Directed by mary lambert and written by king, it stars dale midkiff, denise crosby, blaze berdahl, fred gwynne, and miko hughes as gage creed. Mondo is pleased to present elliot goldenthal s original soundtrack to pet sematary. While the score has traces of his influences, it also shows the composer emerging with. No question about it, pet sematary is a handsomely produced film.
Listen to an unsettling song from the pet sematary soundtrack ew. However, despite the chilling score at the opening of the film, pet sematary is revealed in what feels like bright light. This year marks the 25th anniversary of pet sematary, which was originally released in april 1989. Mondo has revealed details for their upcoming vinyl soundtracks for elliot goldenthals pet sematary and jerry goldsmiths the omen, both of. This is the noisily repeated subtext of pet sematary, mr.
Sheena is a punk rocker appears in a scene, and pet sematary, a new track written specially for the movie, plays over the credits the song pet sematary became one of the ramones biggest charting hits, reaching number four on billboard s modern rock. Original motion picture soundtrack on 180g 2lp 2014 marked the 25th anniversary of the classic horror film pet sematary, which was adapted from the novel of the same name by stephen king and originally released in april 1989. With a fine selection of sharpedged skills, saputo brought to life a. Pet sematary film project gutenberg selfpublishing. A student of aaron copland and john corigliano, he is best known for his distinctive style and ability to blend various musical styles and techniques in original and inventive ways. Pet sematary is one of the most amazing books in the horror as well as in the fiction genre. Pet sematary simetierre soundtrack 1989 by elliot goldenthal mondo 2014 a1 the pet sematary 00. The man behind the score is elliot goldenthal other sound work on aliens 3, interview with the vampire, batman forever, and features two tracks from u. Now i know that i need to read as much of his catalogue as possible during my life span. Pet sematary sometimes referred to as stephen kings pet sematary is a 1989 american horror film adaptation of stephen kings novel of the same name. Elliot goldenthal, goldenthal, elliot pet sematary. Elliot goldenthal certainly outdid himself on this one. This 30th anniversary version looks great, sounds great, and stills remains one of the scariest movies ever.
Elliot goldenthal pet sematary 1989 t his is the score for the oppressively sad 1989 horror film, inspired by the stephen king novel of the same name. Goldenthal is best known for his ability to blend different musical styles and techniques in original and inventive ways. Well who can tell a story better than stephen king. Jacobss classic short story about the old couple who wish their dead son back to life.
Pet sematary ii is a 1992 american horror film based on the book by stephen king. Elliot goldenthal born may 2, 1954 in brooklyn, new york city is an american composer of modern classical music. Elliot goldenthal, quoted by john takis, dead is better. Unused original finale score by eliot goldenthal duration. Buy elliot goldenthals album titled stephen kings pet sematary original motion picture soundtrack to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Its not that pet sematary is a tonal mess but that it has a single tone and a variety of things to depict the same metre, colours, strokes, grid compositions across the board. Mondo is pleased to present elliot goldenthals original soundtrack to pet sematary. Putting a child down like a sick dog is the same as telling him you cant kick the ball around in the garden right now. Most of the films themes seem to fallow a soft sinister like waltz that captures the emotions perfectly. The music of pet sematary, notes to stephen kings pet sematary soundtrack, limited edition lala land records, 20, p. Elliot goldenthals score to the film pet sematary was his first mainstream score. The movie was directed by mary lambert with a screenplay written by king himself.
He had previously written music for a couple of small, independent, super lowbudget films in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and would score director gus van sants drugstore cowboy later in 1989, but prior to pet sematary goldenthal was mostly known as an exciting, fresh name in the world of classical music. Goldenthal was just starting out as a composer and this was one of his. He was a student of aaron copland and john corigliano. Pet sematary soundtrack 2,000 limited edition elliot goldenthals groundbreaking horror score gets fully exhumed.
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