
Nightmare Alley (2021) Soundtrack: Every Song
Nightmare Alley (2021) Soundtrack: Every Song & When It Plays in the movie
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
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Man or Beast
Nathan Johnson
Scene Context: Stan travels to the circus by bus and subsequently sets the house on fire.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Amapola
Tito Schipa
Scene Context: Stan hands an alcohol bottle to Pete while he is holding the beast.
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Open Graves
Nathan Johnson
Scene Context: Pete's death has been confirmed.
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At the Woodchopper's Ball
Woody Herman
Scene Context: Stan and Molly perform a show for high-society patrons at a restaurant.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Take
Nathan Johnson
Scene Context: Stan arrives at Ezra Grindle's residence.
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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.
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Grindle's Ghost
Nathan Johnson
Scene Context: Grindle is misled by Molly, who impersonates Dorry, into believing she is the spirit of his wife.
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Lilith's Revenge
Nathan Johnson
Scene Context: Stan is shot in the head by Lilith, who subsequently removes his ear.
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Amapola
Jimmy Dorsey
Scene Context: Stan seeks employment at a circus.
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Star Dust
Hoagy Carmichael
Scene Context: The first end credits song begins.
Nightmare Alley (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Man or Beast
Nathan Johnson
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Storm's a Comin'
Nathan Johnson
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Zeena's Spook Show
Nathan Johnson
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A Steady Job
Nathan Johnson
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The Face of God
Nathan Johnson
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Open Graves
Nathan Johnson
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Shoeflies
Nathan Johnson
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Molly's Theme
Nathan Johnson
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Copa Spook Show
Nathan Johnson
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Stan Takes the Hook
Nathan Johnson
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Lilith's Room
Nathan Johnson
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Molly, Are You Alright?
Nathan Johnson
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Reading Mrs. Kimball
Nathan Johnson
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The Take
Nathan Johnson
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Lie Detector
Nathan Johnson
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Time You Delivered
Nathan Johnson
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The Poison Apple
Nathan Johnson
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Grindle's Ghost
Nathan Johnson
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Lilith's Revenge
Nathan Johnson
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Theme from Nightmare Alley (Solo Piano)
Nathan Johnson
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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
Music Team
Soundtrack Crossovers
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in the Movie
| Song Title | Artist | Type |
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| 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.





