...The Sound of Terror
The Premise
A frustrated pianist himself, music journalist Myles Clarkson is thrilled to interview virtuoso Duncan Ely. Duncan, however, is terminally ill and not much interested in Myles until noticing that Myles' hands are ideally suited for piano. Suddenly, he can't get enough of his new friend, and Myles' wife, Paula, becomes suspicious of Duncan's intentions. Her suspicions grow when Duncan dies and Myles mysteriously becomes a virtuoso overnight.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Occult Horror, Psychological, The Mephisto Waltz taps into fundamental fears. The 6.5/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of satanist, family secrets, pianist continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
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