"A fascinating behind the scenes look at the previously unexplored territory of horror film sound..
Through in-depth analysis of sound in the films of Dario Argento and discussions with leading practitioners, this book explores our inherent relationship with sound; examining how and why specific sounds are chosen and utilised to express and manipulate human perception and emotion."

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Contents
Introduction

Part 1
Discussions & Interviews

Walter Murch
Antonella Fulci
Michel Chion
Claudio Simonetti
Claude Letessier
Gary Rydstrom
James Bernard

Part 2
The Sound World of Dario Argento

Deep Red
Water:Bringer of Death
Beware the 'Raptus'
Watcher in the Wind
Symbolic Roots

Suspiria
Voice Behind the Curtain
Great Wall of Sound

Conclusion
Footnotes
References
Recommended Reading
Filmography
Index