A List Of Horror Movies About Music – Grab Some Popcorn!

If you’re a music lover looking for a night full of pure adrenaline, here’s a list of horror movies that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Just grab your popcorn and let the suspense give you goosebumps!

These horror movies about music cover a range of themes and stories, from dance and musical instruments to singers and bands. You can find the best of them right here and watch on Prime Video, Apple TV, Paramount+, or Netflix, depending on what’s available.

The order below goes from the most recent to the oldest, a list of horror movies not for the faint of heart…

Apartment 7A (2024)

An ambitious dancer unwittingly enters a chilling space, getting caught up with a mysterious couple who seem charming but hide a secret. As her ambition clashes with their intentions, she’s got to figure out how to dance her way to survival. This great film is part of the Rosemary’s Baby saga. Director: Natalie Erika James.

Trap (2024)

At a Pop concert that takes a dark turn, a dad and his teenage daughter get caught up in a creepy conspiracy. As the music keeps going, they’ve got to find a way out of a mysterious trap, uncovering secrets that put both their lives and their relationship at risk. Director: M. Night Shyamalan.

Nocturne (2020)

In the intense world of a top music academy, a quiet twin finds a spooky notebook from a past student. As she gets into it, her drive starts to grow, sparking a serious rivalry with her sister that quickly spirals into obsession and danger. Director: Zu Quirke.

Suspiria (2018)

At a fancy dance academy, an ambitious dancer stumbles upon a dark secret among the teachers. As she digs deeper, she gets pulled into a world of witchcraft and craziness, dragging her, a troubled therapist, and the director into a bloody ballet of betrayal and shocking truths. Director: Luca Guadagnino.

The Sonata (2018)

Inheriting a spooky old mansion sends a talented musician on a wild ride as she discovers her late dad’s last composition, filled with mysterious symbols. As she figures out the haunting notes, dark secrets from his past start to come to light, mixing music with a creepy legacy of evil. Director: Andrew Desmond.

Green Room (2015)

When a Punk-Rock band accidentally discovers a murder at a remote venue, they get caught up in a deadly game with a ruthless owner and his goons. Stuck in the green room, they’ve got to dig deep and use their smarts to survive a night filled with escalating terror. Director: Jeremy Saulnier.

Grand Piano (2013)

A world-class pianist hits his worst nightmare during a comeback concert when a hidden sniper locks in on him. With every keystroke, his life is on the line, pushing him to face his fears and play perfectly or deal with some deadly consequences. Director: Eugenio Mira.

Black Swan (2010)

Nina is an ambitious ballerina who’s all about chasing perfection. She is gearing up to play the Swan Queen in Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. The whole story is about her crazy preparation and the mental struggles she goes through, where her body and mind begin to fall apart. Director: Darren Aronofsky.

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