During the ’80s and ’90s, Robert Englund‘s Freddy Krueger was one of the most popular horror icons even while he chased hapless teenagers in their dreams. Director Wes Craven created such a perfect villain that Freddy’s legend lives on three decades later. Now, Mondo and Death Waltz Recording Co. are celebrating the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise with an 8XLP release of the soundtracks from the first seven movies.
Mondo has released an advance look at Box of Souls – A Nightmare on Elm Street Collection, which comes in a package that resembles Freddy’s victims, as their souls cry out in anguish from within his scarred flesh. Additionally, the individual scores also feature artwork that captures a few of the unforgettable moments from their respective films.
Charles Bernstein’s score for the first film really set the tone for the franchise and introduced fans to Freddy’s haunting theme, which was reused many times in the sequels. Christopher Young scored the underrated A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge, while Angelo Badalamenti provided the soundtrack for the fan favorite sequel A Nightmare on Elm Street: Dream Warriors.
Craig Safan, Jay Ferguson, and Brian May contributed to Freddy’s musical legacy with their scores for The Dream Master, The Dream Child, and Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, respectively. J. Peter Robinson closed out the original franchise with his music for Wes Craven’s New Nightmare.
The asking price for this beautifully designed box set is $250, and it will go on sale this Wednesday, October 25 on Mondo’s music site.
Are you excited about Box of Souls – A Nightmare on Elm Street Collection? Share your thoughts and your screams in the comment section below!
Images: New Line Cinema/Mondo/Death Waltz
Slash some time with more Nerdoween content!
- Be inspired by 10 Halloween horror icons.
- Seven horror anthology series to check out.
- Learn about the Lovecraftian gods in Stephen King’s stories.
