Halloween Playlist: The 13 Creepiest Horror Movie/TV Show Theme Songs From The Past 50 (Or So) Years

5. “Main Title (Theme from Jaws)” by John Williams

The plot: A sleek thing from waaaaaay down South devours anyone and anything who gets in the way. Ah, it’s growing up Knowles all over again. Spooky song fact: For composing one of the most famous film scores of all time, John Williams won an Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Grammy.

4. “Main Title” by Charles Bernstein (from A Nightmare on Elm Street)

The plot: A disgusting fiend from hell preys on the dreams of taut-skinned, nubile teens. But in this version, his name isn’t Lou Pearlman. Spooky song fact: The concept of the film and its music were both inspired by Gary Wright’s “Dream Weaver” —the plot by the lyrics and the score by the eerie, ethereal synths.

3. “Suspiria Main Theme” by Goblin

The plot: An American student must battle the forces of evil when she enrolls in a ballet academy run by a wicked witch. You know, like Dance Moms. Spooky song fact: Smashing Pumpkins opened their 2007 shows with this spellbindingly dark theme.

2. “Halloween Theme” by John Carpenter

The plot: A chalky-faced man-ghoul slinks around the caretakers of small children. Happy Halloween from Neverland Ranch, y’all! Spooky song fact: Carpenter credited himself as “The Bowling Green Philharmonic Orchestra” on the soundtrack.