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Nightmare Alley (2021) Soundtrack: Every Song

Nightmare Alley (2021) Soundtrack: Every Song & When It Plays in the movie

7 Crime | Drama | Thriller 2021

An ambitious carnival man with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychologist who is even more dangerous than he is.

Soundtrack & Songs List

  • Man or Beast

    Nathan Johnson

    Scene Context: Stan travels to the circus by bus and subsequently sets the house on fire.

  • Where Was I? (From "'Til We Meet Again")

    Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra

    Scene Context: Zeena offers to teach Stan magic tricks in exchange for his assistance during her performance while he is bathing.

  • The Umbrella Man

    Kay Kyser and His Orchestra

    Scene Context: After Zeena's performance, she discusses it with Stan and her husband Pete at home. Zeena takes Stan's watch, and Pete attempts to deduce its significance, implying a playful jest directed at Stan.

  • J'ai toujours cru qu'un baiser

    André Dassary

    Scene Context: Pete obtains alcohol for his performance from Stan and inquires if Stan would like to learn some of his tricks.

  • Scene Context: Stan hands an alcohol bottle to Pete while he is holding the beast.

  • Open Graves

    Nathan Johnson

    Scene Context: Pete's death has been confirmed.

  • At the Woodchopper's Ball

    Woody Herman

    Scene Context: Stan and Molly perform a show for high-society patrons at a restaurant.

  • Copa Spook Show

    Nathan Johnson

    Scene Context: Stan informs Lilith about her background as she sits at the table, appearing uncomfortable, while he suspects she is hiding a pistol in her purse.

  • Little Brown Jug

    Glen Gray and His Orchestra

    Scene Context: Stan returns to his room following his therapy session with Lilith to find his circus colleagues have paid him a visit, and there is a rabbit in the hallway.

  • Chattanooga Choo Choo

    Glenn Miller

    Scene Context: Stan orders dinner for his friends. While doing so, he converses with Zeena who reads tarot cards for him and informs him of an impending danger, while Molly dances and Bruno observes her.

  • The Take

    Nathan Johnson

    Scene Context: Stan arrives at Ezra Grindle's residence.

  • Lie Detector

    Nathan Johnson

    Scene Context: Stan suspects that Grindle influenced his wife to abandon their child, which allows him to pass the polygraph test.

  • Grindle's Ghost

    Nathan Johnson

    Scene Context: Grindle is misled by Molly, who impersonates Dorry, into believing she is the spirit of his wife.

  • Lilith's Revenge

    Nathan Johnson

    Scene Context: Stan is shot in the head by Lilith, who subsequently removes his ear.

  • Scene Context: Stan seeks employment at a circus.

  • Star Dust

    Hoagy Carmichael

    Scene Context: The first end credits song begins.

Nightmare Alley (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Main Cast

  • Bradley Cooper Stanton Carlisle
  • Cate Blanchett Dr. Lilith Ritter
  • Toni Collette Zeena the Seer
  • Willem Dafoe Clem Hoatley
  • Richard Jenkins Ezra Grindle
  • Rooney Mara Molly Cahill
  • Ron Perlman Bruno
  • Mary Steenburgen Mrs. Kimball
  • David Strathairn Pete
  • Mark Povinelli The Major

Official Trailer

Official Trailer Thumbnail for Nightmare Alley

Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in the Movie

Song Title Artist Type
Man or Beast Nathan Johnson Song
Where Was I? (From "'Til We Meet Again") Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra Song
The Umbrella Man Kay Kyser and His Orchestra Song
J'ai toujours cru qu'un baiser André Dassary Song
Amapola Tito Schipa Song
Open Graves Nathan Johnson Song
At the Woodchopper's Ball Woody Herman Song
Copa Spook Show Nathan Johnson Song
Little Brown Jug Glen Gray and His Orchestra Song
Chattanooga Choo Choo Glenn Miller Song
The Take Nathan Johnson Song
Lie Detector Nathan Johnson Song
Grindle's Ghost Nathan Johnson Song
Lilith's Revenge Nathan Johnson Song
Amapola Jimmy Dorsey Song
Star Dust Hoagy Carmichael Song
Man or Beast Nathan Johnson Score
Storm's a Comin' Nathan Johnson Score
Zeena's Spook Show Nathan Johnson Score
A Steady Job Nathan Johnson Score
The Face of God Nathan Johnson Score
Open Graves Nathan Johnson Score
Shoeflies Nathan Johnson Score
Molly's Theme Nathan Johnson Score
Copa Spook Show Nathan Johnson Score
Stan Takes the Hook Nathan Johnson Score
Lilith's Room Nathan Johnson Score
Molly, Are You Alright? Nathan Johnson Score
Reading Mrs. Kimball Nathan Johnson Score
The Take Nathan Johnson Score
Lie Detector Nathan Johnson Score
Time You Delivered Nathan Johnson Score
The Poison Apple Nathan Johnson Score
Grindle's Ghost Nathan Johnson Score
Lilith's Revenge Nathan Johnson Score
Theme from Nightmare Alley (Solo Piano) Nathan Johnson Score

Frequently Asked Questions

Who composed the music for Nightmare Alley?

The score for Nightmare Alley was composed by Nathan Johnson.

How many songs are in the soundtrack for Nightmare Alley?

There are 36 songs featured in the soundtrack for Nightmare Alley. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.

What are the genres of Nightmare Alley?

The main genres for Nightmare Alley include Crime, Drama, Thriller.

Movie Information
Release Year 2021
Rating 7
Genres Crime, Drama, Thriller
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