The most notable thing about Joseph Zito’s 1981 slasher The Prowler is no doubt the makeup effects contributions of Tom Savini, who brought some incredible gore to the table; as Meagan noted in her Butcher Block article about the film, it’s “a showcase of Savini’s best work.”
But today we’re here to talk about the soundtrack to The Prowler, which Waxwork Records will be releasing on vinyl this coming Friday! It’s the company’s first release of 2019.
The film’s music by Richard Einhorn (Shock Waves, Don’t Go In The House) introduces the composer’s departure from the primitive, monophonic synth scoring of his earlier work, and implements a blend of orchestral cues and mature electronic soundscapes.
Waxwork Records worked with the composer to research and locate the master tapes that were thought to have been destroyed for decades. The tapes were restored, transferred, and the music was mixed, constructed into a cohesive soundtrack listening experience, and mastered specifically for vinyl. The release also includes liner notes by Einhorn.
The Prowler OST Includes:
- The Complete Score By Richard Einhorn
- 2xLP 180 gram Army Green Swirl with Rose Petal Red Splatter
- New Art by Ghoulish Gary Pullin
- Exclusive Liner Notes by Director Joseph Zito
- Printed Insert featuring Rosemary’s Break-Up Letter
You’ll be able to grab your copy Friday, January 11th on Waxwork’s website.
