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Spawn
1997 · Film · 96 min
Directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé
After being murdered by corrupt colleagues in a covert government agency, Al Simmons makes a pact with the devil to be resurrected to see his beloved wife Wanda. In exchange for his return to Earth, Simmons agrees to lead Hell's Army in the destruction of mankind.
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I guess the good examples where music could be an important driver to the movies popularity (or revival of popularity) might be: "Requiem for a dream" and "Das Boot". Also for me personally - "The Mission" as incredible score by Ennio Morricone has brought me tia film I'd rather ignore. Other (also personal) example is " The Spawn" with it's mind-blowing OST.
It has been a constant source of irritation in my life that I could never rate the Spawn movie zero stars on IMDB.
I second this strategy. My suggestion is keep an eye out for soundtracks and “sampler” type promo discs - some quirky gems! Record labels and their relationships with Hollywood did demonstrate money and drugs and music to great together…see: Spawn the movie soundtrack (1990s).
Also my library card is much better for legacy music exploration. It scales too.
I think that 'grim dark' was also a product of the time it was made. The 90's had a 'grim dark' thing going on in media in general at the time.
There was some pretty dark comics and cartoons at the time. Things like Spawn and a lot of other late night cartoons of the time. Music like Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, Tool all had that weird dark vibe. Goth subculture was a pretty big thing in general.
Then there's movies and stuff. Plenty of dark weird movies from the 90's.
I think in general culture's kind of moved past that to like you said more of a lighter tone to things.
That's not to say 'grim dark' won't become a thing again though. Culture tends to come and go in cycles.
Great resource. I've even found my all time favorite "Spawn " (always wondered how such shitty movie could have such wonderful soundtrack).