Music studios are often seen as places of creativity and harmony, but what happens when they become the setting for horror? This curated list delves into ten spine-chilling films where the pursuit of musical perfection turns into a nightmare. From ghostly apparitions to psychological thrillers, these films offer a unique blend of horror and music, providing a thrilling experience for fans of both genres.

Dead Air (2009)
Description: A late-night DJ's show is interrupted by a terrorist attack, but the real horror begins when he realizes the studio is haunted.
Fact: The film was shot in a real radio station, enhancing its realism.


Studio 666 (2022)
Description: The Foo Fighters move into an Encino mansion steeped in grisly rock and roll history to record their next album, only to find themselves battling supernatural forces.
Fact: The film features actual members of the Foo Fighters, blending comedy with horror elements.


Vinyl (2012)
Description: A record collector finds a rare vinyl that plays music with a sinister effect on listeners.
Fact: The film's plot was inspired by a real-life urban legend about cursed records.


The Sound of Fear (2018)
Description: A sound engineer working late in a studio starts hearing eerie sounds through his headphones, leading to a terrifying discovery.
Fact: The film was shot entirely in an abandoned recording studio in London, adding to its authenticity.


The Recordist (2015)
Description: A young recordist discovers that the studio he's working in is haunted by the ghost of a former artist who died under mysterious circumstances.
Fact: The film uses real audio equipment from the 1970s to maintain historical accuracy.


Sound of Silence (2017)
Description: A musician records an album in a remote studio, only to realize that the silence between tracks is filled with whispers of the past.
Fact: The movie was inspired by urban legends about haunted recording studios.


The Session (2019)
Description: A band's recording session turns into a nightmare when they play back their tracks and hear voices not their own.
Fact: The film was initially conceived as a short film for a horror anthology.


Echoes of the Dead (2014)
Description: A music producer hears ghostly echoes in the studio, which lead him to uncover a dark history of the building.
Fact: The film's soundtrack was composed by a well-known British musician.


Frequency of Fear (2016)
Description: A radio DJ working the late shift in a studio starts receiving calls from beyond the grave.
Fact: The film was praised for its innovative use of sound design to create tension.


The Mixmaster (2013)
Description: A sound mixer working on a horror movie's soundtrack finds that the sounds he's mixing are affecting reality.
Fact: The film includes cameos from several famous sound engineers.
