Horror Film B-Sides

It's spooky season and Halloween is finally upon us! A time of darker nights, magical and witchy vibes, candy, pumpkins, and, my favorite activity—binge-watching horror films. So, to guide you through the spookiness of October, here are some K-Pop B-sides that share the same name as some great Horror films that you should watch and listen to this month.

“The Ring” - ATEEZ

In their eighth EP THE WORLD EP.1: MOVEMENT, ATEEZ delivers strong, dramatic energy in the fifth track "The Ring." Sharing a name with Gore Verbinski's 2002 American horror film, “The Ring” uses a bass heavy, electronic beat to create a futuristic and climactic vibe for the members' vocals to coast over. Along with its empowering lyrics, "The Ring" is an addictive track that fuels the listener with a feeling of motivation and determination to achieve anything they want in the moment of listening to the song. 

“Psycho (Bonus Track)” - Baekhyun

Baekhyun lends his soothing and soulful vocals to "Psycho (Bonus Track)," the sultry bonus track of his 2019 debut solo mini-album City Lights. Sharing a name with Alfred Hitchcock's classic 1960 horror film, "Psycho" delivers a haunting electro-pop, R&B sound that is perfect to listen to during the spooky season. The song is dark yet thrilling with a captivating sound and vocals that will have you wanting to listen to “Psycho” on repeat and dive into more of Baekhyun’s solo material.

“Scream” - ENHYPEN

ENHYPEN deliver laidback pop sounds with "Scream," the closing track of their DARK MOON SPECIAL ALBUM <MEMORABILIA>. Sharing a name with Wes Craven's iconic 1996 slasher film, ENHYPEN's "Scream" uses a guitar-lead instrumental to drive the track, creating an appealing sound that conjures up a late night summer vibe. Against this instrumental, the ENHYPEN members exude smooth vocal deliveries that are pleasing to the ear and make you feel relaxed when listening to the track.

Edited by Cara Musashi