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Sound of Cinema: Episode 9: From the Writings of Stephen King

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Episode 9

Episode 9: From the Writings of Stephen King

From the Writings of Stephen King

BBC Radio 3 - Sound of Cinema, From the Writings of Stephen King

Matthew Sweet introduces film music inspired by the works of Stephen King.

Matthew Sweet presents film scores inspired by horror, fantasy and suspense writer Stephen King, in the light of Kimberly Peirce's version of Carrie. Plus Herrmann's Psycho Suite.

Matthew Sweet introduces a selection of film scores inspired by the master of horror, fantasy and suspense - Stephen King, in the light of this week's featured new release, Kimberly Peirce's version of "Carrie".

The new film includes a score by Marco Beltrami, who was Oscar nominated for his music for "The Hurt Locker". The programme offers the opportunity to hear part of his new score for "Carrie" as well as other scores by Beltrami.

The programme also features music from "The Shining"; "The Shawshank Redemption" and "Dreamcatcher"; as well as music from "Apt Pupil", "Children of the Corn", "The Running Man" and "Dead Zone".

The classic score of the week is "Psycho" by Bernard Herrmann.

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