Von Dexter Rob Zombie Presents House On Haunted Hill Original Soundtrack

Release date:
June 14, 2024
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Rob Zombie and Waxwork Records have partnered to release an exclusive, curated line of classic Horror movie soundtracks. "Rob Zombie Presents" features several never-before-released film soundtracks that were personally selected by the singer, songwriter, and filmmaker."I have always been a huge fan of movie soundtracks. So I jumped at the opportunity to work with Waxwork on this project." Says Zombie, "I can't wait to release these albums. So many of these films are greatly under appreciated and, they all contain such great music. So, to be able to release these deluxe packages is a dream come true." - Rob ZombieIn collaboration with Rob Zombie, Waxwork Records is thrilled to release Rob Zombie Presents HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Von Dexter. Starring Vincent Price, HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL is a 1959 American Horror film produced and directed by William Castle. Vincent Price plays an eccentric millionaire, Frederick Loren, who, along with his wife Annabelle, has invited five people to a house for a "haunted house" party. Whoever stays in the house for one night will earn $10,000. As the night progresses, the guests are trapped within the house with an assortment of terrors. The film uses many props used in carnival haunted houses to generate fear and terror. The film is also known for it's promotional gimmick, Emergo, which included a "flying skeleton" that would appear over the audience as they enjoyed the film in a movie theater.Waxwork worked with the rights holders of the original film elements which have been restored, allowing for the best source material of this never-before-released soundtrack album. In addition to the original music by composer Von Dexter, this release features segments of the film's dialogue and sound effects appealingly included and sourced from the restored original soundtrack.Included in this very special release is the first part of an exclusive two-part interview conducted by Rob Zombie with Vincent Price's daughter, Victoria Price. Part two will be included with Waxwork's upcoming release of Rob Zombie Presents The Last Man On Earth!Von Dexter (1912-1996) was an American composer born in Aurora, Illinois. He later moved to Chicago where his professional music career began playing in bars and nightclubs. After gaining a music degree at USC, he moved to California where he became the West Coast MD for NBC. In addition to House On Haunted Hill, Dexter composed the scores for other William Castle films including 13 Ghosts and The Tingler.

Tracklist:
  • 1. House on Haunted Hill
  • 2. Introductions
  • 3. Main Theme and Titles
  • 4. A Very Warm Welcome
  • 5. Frederick and Annabelle
  • 6. The Heads Have Never Been Found
  • 7. Your Host Frederick Lauren
  • 8. Pritchard's House Tour
  • 9. Lance and Nora
  • 10. Nora and the Ghost
  • 11. In the Living Room
  • 12. Ghost Hunting
  • 13. Annabelle and Ms. Manning
  • 14. Lance and Annabelle
  • 15. A Lovely Widow
  • 16. Close to Midnight
  • 17. The Caretakers
  • 18. Party Favors
  • 19. Just Go Look in My Suitcase!
  • 20. Lance Looking for Nora
  • 21. Annabelle's Death
  • 22. Lance Hides Nora
  • 23. Dr. Trent Calls a Meeting
  • 24. So Beautiful So Greedy So Cold
  • 25. Accusations in the Living Room
  • 26. To Their Rooms
  • 27. In Their Rooms
  • 28. Lance and Nora Plot
  • 29. The Secret Door
  • 30. Annabelle's Rope
  • 31. Ruth Hanged
  • 32. Organ Serenades
  • 33. Trent and Lauren on the Hunt
  • 34. Every Detail Was Perfect
  • 35. Down in the Cellar
  • 36. Into the Vat
  • 37. Come with Me Murderess
  • 38. Goodnight Doctor Goodnight
  • 39. Epilogue (And They'll Come for You)

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