Red Dragon

Label: Decca
Release Year: 2002
Barcode: 028947324829
Country: UK & Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Score
Composer: Danny Elfman

Red Dragon (2002) is a psychological thriller and prequel to The Silence of the Lambs, based on Thomas Harris' novel of the same name. Directed by Brett Ratner, the film follows FBI profiler Will Graham (Edward Norton) as he is reluctantly pulled out of retirement to track down a serial killer known as the Tooth Fairy (Ralph Fiennes). To solve the case, Graham must seek insight from the incarcerated Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins), the brilliant but sadistic cannibalistic psychiatrist. With strong performances, particularly from Fiennes and Hopkins, and a suspenseful narrative, Red Dragoneffectively explores the mind of both the hunter and the hunted, delivering a chilling psychological battle.

The film's score, composed by Danny Elfman, enhances the eerie and psychological tension of Red Dragon. Departing from his usual whimsical style, Elfman crafts a dark, brooding, and atmospheric soundtrack that underlines the film’s suspenseful and disturbing themes. The orchestral score builds tension with its dramatic strings and haunting undertones, complementing the psychological horror without overpowering the narrative. The music effectively heightens the cat-and-mouse dynamic between Graham and the killer, adding depth to the film’s chilling atmosphere.

Track Listing

Logos
Danny Elfman

The Revelation
Danny Elfman

Main Titles
Danny Elfman

The Cell
Danny Elfman

The Old Mansion
Danny Elfman

The Address 
Danny Elfman

We're Different 
Danny Elfman

The Note
Danny Elfman

Enter The Dragon
Danny Elfman

Threats
Danny Elfman

Tiger Balls
Danny Elfman

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