Carrie Soundtrack (1976)
Brian De Palma’s 1976 film “Carrie” is based on the debut novel by Stephen King. The film’s story of a young girl with telekinetic powers who gets the ultimate revenge on her tormentors is the stuff of horror legend. But what really makes the film stand out, aside from Sissy Spacek’s eerily perfect portrayal of the titular character, is its haunting soundtrack.
Enter Pino Donaggio, the maestro behind the “Carrie” soundtrack. An Italian composer who started his career as a pop singer, Donaggio transitioned to film scoring in the early 70s. His collaboration with Brian De Palma on “Carrie” was a match made in horror heaven. The pair worked so well together that they collaborated on several other films, including “Dressed to Kill” and “Blow Out.” Donaggio’s unique style, which often blends classical orchestration with modern sounds, made him a perfect fit for the unsettling world of Carrie.
List of “Carrie” Soundtracks
- Theme From Carrie (1976)
- Carrie – Ashtray
- And God Made Eve
- The Closet
- Cracking the Mirror
- Calisthenics
- Card Catalogue / Telekinesis
- Heatwave
- You Can Trust Me
- Pig Pen
- Supper
- Hanging the Bucket
- Sewing
- Tuxedo Shop
- Pre-Prom Jitters
- Education Blues
- Born to Have It All By Katie Irving
- I Never Dreamed Someone Like You
- At the Prom
- Contest Winners
- Bucket of Blood
- They’re All Gonna Laught At You
- School in Flames
- Mother at the Top of the Stairs
- The Bath
- For the Last Time, We’ll Pray
- Collapse of Carrie’s Home
- Sue’s Dream
- End Credits
