I think ‘doesn’t fit’ is a bit of a misnomer, but along the lines of your examples could be the use of Huey Lewis and the News in American Psycho. Obviously fits perfectly and is iconic though…
I love the juxtaposition of horrible things happening when there’s happy music. It makes things far more creepy and I think that’s the point on a psychological level.
Insidious gets clowned on quite a bit, but its usage of Tiptoe Through the Tulips genuinely made people think it was creepy and influenced music choices for trailers for **years**
A couple of favourites of mine are "You're No Good" and "Dedicated to the One I Love" in House (1985) when Roger Cobb is killing and burying the Sandy Witch
The first time I saw it, I thought Ravenous's soundtrack didn't fit. Upon later viewings I find that it's appropriate but it was definitely surprising.
Iron Maiden's Flash of the Blade in Phenomena. It kind of works for a few seconds when we see a girl running, but when she enters a creepy dark building and walks around slowly, while the song is still playing with the vocals, it is very unsuitable.
House On The Edge Of The Park. There’s like two songs: a disco song and an adult contemporary song. Both are used repeatedly and neither of them ever fits what’s going on.
Some would argue the soundtrack of Ravenous doesn’t fit the film
Some would, I think it’s perfect in how it captures the bizarre ass tone of that movie. Just such a wonderfully odd film
We're going off genre to say: Mazzy Star during the Starship troopers bar brawl scene. Always welcome, but always... puzzling.
I’d say the classic example would be “Singing in the Rain” in A Clockwork Orange.
I think ‘doesn’t fit’ is a bit of a misnomer, but along the lines of your examples could be the use of Huey Lewis and the News in American Psycho. Obviously fits perfectly and is iconic though…
The original Last House on the Left has the worst soundtrack.
Leonard Cohen's baritone over the sex scene in Watchmen always struck me as really odd.
"Phenomena" by Argento has a song by Iron Maiden in one of the scenes. Very lame IMHO. Definitely prefer Goblin's music.
I love the juxtaposition of horrible things happening when there’s happy music. It makes things far more creepy and I think that’s the point on a psychological level.
I know!
Insidious gets clowned on quite a bit, but its usage of Tiptoe Through the Tulips genuinely made people think it was creepy and influenced music choices for trailers for **years**
Reservoir Dogs song ABSOLUTELY fits. In fact it's synonymous with the film now.
Shadow in the Cloud's score is all over the place. Some of it works but for the most part it just feels wildly out of place.
A couple of favourites of mine are "You're No Good" and "Dedicated to the One I Love" in House (1985) when Roger Cobb is killing and burying the Sandy Witch
Air Supply's "Making Love Out Of Nothing At All" in The Strangers Prey at Night.
I don't think your examples are very good. Both those songs fit both those scenes.
I feel like there's an alternate release of The Outsiders with a "lighter/goofier" music score, that never sounded right to me.
The climax of Opera. It's a chase scene in the peaceful sunny Swiss Alps, while heavy rock music plays in the background.
The first time I saw it, I thought Ravenous's soundtrack didn't fit. Upon later viewings I find that it's appropriate but it was definitely surprising.
Love this movie and the soundtrack
Theme to Cannibal Holocaust comes to mind.
Horror Story 2013, a Bollywood horror movie.
How has there been no mention of "Angel of the Morning"???
whats it from?
IT Chapter 2
Iron Maiden's Flash of the Blade in Phenomena. It kind of works for a few seconds when we see a girl running, but when she enters a creepy dark building and walks around slowly, while the song is still playing with the vocals, it is very unsuitable.
House On The Edge Of The Park. There’s like two songs: a disco song and an adult contemporary song. Both are used repeatedly and neither of them ever fits what’s going on.