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27th Mar 2024

How composer Will Bates used an out of tune 19th century piano to heighten the eerie atmosphere of 'Immaculate'

Who would've guessed that Syndey Sweeney's going to be our next scream queen? We could insert the infamous Paul Rudd meme ("Who would've thought? Not me...") here but it might not be that much of a surprise after all.

However there are many aspects to Neon's Immaculate, directed by Michael Mohan, that resulted in this very much talked about horror flick. One of these is the absolutely chilling, yet at times playful score, thanks to the brilliant Will Bates.

On the week of the film's wide theatrical release Will and Áron talked about the building suspense in the music, the roller coaster ride it can take the audience on, and the instruments he used while scoring this film that you might not generally associate with the genre.

(Photo credit: Alix Becq-Weinstein/Rhapsody PR)

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