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Vacancy
– Music by Paul Haslinger Promo
– 2007
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Haslinger creates one of the coolest “Main
Title” cues I’ve heard for a terror film. It’s got a dark groove you’d normally find in an action
film. It actually reminded me
of something you’d hear in a James Bond film.
Haslinger uses horrific suspense elements but puts them within a
rhythmic groove that is fun and kind of hip. “Drive By” features intense orchestration
that comes right at you and doesn’t let up.
Haslinger constructs his music to climb the ladder of terror with
huge drums puncuating the third track. An onslaught of clanging percussion and drums and
machine-like breathing make “Under Us” go.
Tender “No Ones Fault” gives us a chance to catch our breath
and regain some composure before the terror returns. Haslinger slams us with “Sabotage!”
The composition is quick, frantic and deadly. “Dead Deputy” is the cue that backs the scene
where a cop arrives to check out the Pinewood Motel. Haslinger’s aggressive machinery of orchestra reinforces
that all is not well for the onscreen characters. Listening to “Amy Attack” made me feel like I
was looking out a window only to have something frightening appear on the
other said of the glass and it was coming to get me. Haslinger wraps everything up with the return of
the cool groove established in the opening credits. I like how Haslinger embellishes the main rhythm by throwing
in the scary elements to build the intensity until the last second.
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