STALKHER: Official Motion Picture Soundtrack

As far as Australian movies go, the creepier the better, and STALKHER does a fine job. Though when it comes to the actual soundtrack, things get a lot trickier. Despite throwing in some well-loved (perhaps over-used) classic Australian tracks in the Skyhooks’ ‘Horror Movie’ and the Split Enz’ ‘I See Red’ there’s actually a lot of quality and surprising choices.
Starting off with ‘Red Right Hand’ by Nick Cave has got to be a given. What other song do you initially think of when you want to create an unsettling vibe? Even though it’s been used a lot, particularly in that ad, you know the one, it’s still a great decision none the less. Another great choice is in Sarah Blasko’s ‘My Man’. Using the track keeps things Australian, she’s damn talented and the gentleness of her voice mixed with the not-quite-right lyrics fit the film to a tee. It reeks of the sentiment, everything is not as you would seem.
What’s a fun addition to the mix is when one of the characters themselves sings two songs, of course I’m speaking of John Jarratt with ‘Killer in Me’ and ‘She’s A Lady’. Though don’t spook, as there’s none of that “musical” vibe in these tracks. Instead they offer a musical interpretation of the film itself. In ‘Killer In Me’ John is menacing, and the film clip of him recording the song is almost as entertaining as the track itself.
Out Now Via Remote Control Records
Reviewed by Alexander Lightfoot