Van Helsing

Label: Decca
Barcode: 602498619995
Release Year: 2004
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Used)
Score or Soundtrack: Score 
Composer: Alan Silvestri

Van Helsing (2004), directed by Stephen Sommers, is a gothic action-adventure film that reimagines Universal’s classic movie monsters in a sprawling, effects-heavy spectacle. Hugh Jackman stars as the titular monster hunter, dispatched by a secret Vatican order to battle Count Dracula, who seeks to use Frankenstein’s Monster and werewolves in his sinister plan. The film blends horror, fantasy, and pulp adventure, though it was met with mixed reviews, with many critics noting its emphasis on style and spectacle over substance.

The soundtrack, composed by Alan Silvestri, matches the film’s sweeping, bombastic tone with a darkly heroic orchestral score. Silvestri employs driving strings, thunderous percussion, and brass fanfares to heighten the gothic atmosphere and relentless pace of the action sequences, while also weaving in moody, suspenseful motifs for the monsters. Though often overshadowed by the film’s visual chaos, the score stands out as a powerful, thematic work that captures both the grandeur and menace of the story. It remains a highlight for fans of Silvestri’s bold, energetic style.

Track Listing

Transylvania 1887
Alan Silvestri

Burn It Down!
Alan Silvestri

Werewolf Trap
Alan Silvestri

Journey To Transylvania
Alan Silvestri

Attacking Brides
Alan Silvestri

Dracula's Nursery
Alan Silvestri

Useless Crucifix
Alan Silvestri

Transylvanian Horses
Alan Silvestri

All Hallow's Eve Ball
Alan Silvestri

Who Are They To Judge?
Alan Silvestri

Final Battle
Alan Silvestri

Reunited
Alan Silvestri

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