Top 10 Horror Films About Rock Bands

Description: A rock band plays at a beach party where radioactive waste turns locals into monsters. It's an early example of combining rock music with horror themes.

Fact: The film features one of the earliest uses of the "monster mash" theme in cinema.

Description: A composer's life is turned into a horror story when his music is stolen by a record producer, leading to a Faustian pact and a descent into madness. It's a rock opera with horror elements.

Fact: The film was inspired by "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Faust," blending classic horror with the rock scene.

Description: While not directly about a rock band, the film includes a scene where a rock concert is central to the plot, involving a psychic vision of a disaster. It's a horror film with a rock music connection.

Fact: The film is based on Stephen King's novel and features Christopher Walken in one of his most memorable roles.

Description: While not exclusively about a rock band, the film features a scene where a rock song inadvertently opens a portal to hell, making it a thematic fit for this list.

Fact: The song "Dream Warriors" by Dokken was used to summon demons in the film.

Description: A rock band retreats to a secluded farmhouse to record an album, only to face demonic forces. The film blends horror with the rock lifestyle, showcasing the band's battle against evil.

Fact: The film stars Jon Mikl Thor, a real-life bodybuilder and musician, who also wrote the screenplay.

Description: While primarily a comedy, this film includes horror elements when the band's drummer is possessed by a demonic force, leading to some spooky scenes.

Fact: Rainn Wilson, known for "The Office," stars as the drummer, bringing his comedic talents to the role.

Description: Although more of a musical, it features a rock band in hell, making it a thematic fit. The film explores themes of sin, redemption, and the afterlife through a carnival setting.

Fact: It's a sequel to the film "Repo! The Genetic Opera," continuing the dark, theatrical style.

Description: A rock band is killed by a small-town mayor but returns as zombies to seek revenge. This film combines elements of horror, comedy, and rock music in a unique way.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a serious horror movie but turned into a comedy during production.

Description: This film follows a fan who resurrects his favorite heavy metal singer through a cursed record, leading to chaos and horror. It's a classic example of the dangers of idol worship in the rock scene.

Fact: The film features real-life metal musicians like Gene Simmons and Ozzy Osbourne in cameo roles.

Description: A rock band arrives in a small town, bringing with them a demonic influence that corrupts the youth. This film explores the theme of rock music as a corrupting force.

Fact: The band in the movie, Black Roses, was actually a real band formed for the film.