Robin Carolan 'Nosferatu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)'

On 'Nosferatu', Robin Carolan crafts a lush, nightmarish score that breathes life into Robert Eggers’ vision of gothic horror. Reuniting after 'The Northman', the composer and director explore the shadowy depths of the iconic tale with an orchestral soundtrack that’s as eerie as it is elegant. Drawing from Bartók, Coil, and Hammer Horror oddities, Carolan infuses the film with aching romanticism and quiet dread.

The soundtrack’s vast instrumentation—60 strings, full choir, ancient horns, and custom-built percussion—enhances its immersive world-building. Led by violinist Daniel Pioro and featuring haunting contributions from Letty Stott and Paul Clarvis, the score balances grandeur with spectral intimacy. Even its smallest details, like the painstakingly crafted music box melody, reveal a deep obsession with mood and texture. Far more than a horror score, 'Nosferatu' is an immersive, tragic soundscape that lingers long after the film fades to black.