Richard Howard Band is an American composer of film music. He has scored more than 140 projects, including '' From Beyond'', which won the award for Best Original Soundtrack at the

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. Lately he scored ''

Exorcism at 60,000 Feet ''Exorcism at 60,000 Feet'' is a 2019 comedy horror film that was directed by Chad Ferrin, based on a script written by Robert Rhine and Daniel Benton. Rhine also served as one of the film's producers and as one of the actors. Synopsis The mov ...

'' (2020) and ''Necropolis: Legion'' (2019).

Life and career

Band was born in

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. He is the son of the film director/producer

Albert Band Albert Band (May 7, 1924 – June 14, 2002) was a French-American film director and film producer. He was the son of artist Max Band, father of filmmaker Charles Band and of film composer Richard Band and the grandfather of Alex Band, Taryn Ban ...

, the brother of director/distributor

Charles Band Charles Robert Band (born December 27, 1951) is an American film producer and director, known for his work on horror comedy movies. Career Band entered film production in the 1970s with Charles Band Productions. Dissatisfied with distributo ...

, and the uncle of musician

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. Band has been composing film music for horror and

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films regularly. His first notable score was for ''

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'', which he co-composed with

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. His score for Stuart Gordon's ''

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'' was lauded by the magazine ''Music From the Movies'', which said, "Band’s music is dark and direct, creating an intense and eerie atmosphere, but always with a humorous touch.... Surely, Richard Band is unquestionably one of the most underrated composers in the film business." He scored several of Gordon's subsequent films such as ''

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'' and 1995's ''

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'', the latter featured some inventive writing for a

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. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for Gordon's ''

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'' episode "Dreams in the Witch House". Since 2000, Band has done fewer films, though he has scored many episodes of such television shows as ''

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'', '' Walker: Texas Ranger''. He also developed the campaign music for many shows on the WB, such as ''

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'' and ''

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Works

*The Deep Ones (2020) *Blade the Iron Cross (2020) *''

'' (2020) *Bunker of Blood: Chapter 8: Butcher's Bake Off: Hell's Kitchen (2019) *Necropolis: Legion (2019) *Bull Mountain Lookout (2018) (short) *Bunker of Blood: Chapter 6: Zombie Lust: Night Flesh (2018) (video) *Bunker of Blood: Chapter 5: Psycho Sideshow: Demon Freaks (2018) (video) *Mingua, o Gato Mau (2018) (video) *

Nightmare Cinema ''Nightmare Cinema'' is a 2018 American horror anthology film featuring work by directors Alejandro Brugués, Joe Dante, Mick Garris, Ryūhei Kitamura, and David Slade. Plot Five strangers converge at a haunted movie theater owned by T ...

(segments "Dead", "Mirari") (2018) * Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich (2018) *Ravenwolf Tower (2016) (3 Episodes) Bad Mary, Secrets in the Walls, Bonds of Blood *Ice Cream (2015) *''

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'' (2014) *'' Throwback'' (2014) *''

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'' (2013) *''

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'' (2013) *'' Puppet Master X: Axis Rising'' (2012) *''

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'' (2012) *''

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'' (2011) *'' Evil Bong 3-D: The Wrath of Bong'' (2011) *'' Puppet Master: Axis of Evil'' (2010) *'' Last Remaining Light'' (2010) *''

Angels In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles include ...

'' (2009) *'' Safe Haven: The Warsaw Zoo'' (2009) *''

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'' (2008) *''

The Raven "The Raven" is a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. First published in January 1845, the poem is often noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere. It tells of a distraught lover who is paid a myste ...

'' (2007) *''

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'' (2007) *''

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'' (2007) *''

: Valerie on the Stairs'' (2006) *''

Dreams in the Witch-House A dream is a succession of images, ideas, emotions, and sensation (psychology), sensations that usually occur involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep. Humans spend about two hours dreaming per night, and each dream lasts around ...

'' (2005) *''

Beyond Re-Animator ''Beyond Re-Animator'' is a 2003 horror film directed by Brian Yuzna and starring Jeffrey Combs, Jason Barry, Elsa Pataky, Simón Andreu and Santiago Segura. It is the third and final installment in the ''Re-Animator'' film series. An internatio ...

'' (2003) *'' Puppet Master: The Legacy'' (2003) *''

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'' (2003) *'' My Horrible Year'' (2001) * '' Planescape: Torment'' (1999) *''

Curse of the Puppet Master ''Curse of the Puppet Master'' is a 1998 direct-to-video horror film written by Benjamin Carr and David Schmoeller, and directed by David DeCoteau. The sixth film in the ''Puppet Master'' franchise, it stars George Peck as scientist Dr. Magrew, ...

'' (1998) *''

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'' (1998) *''

Hideous! ''Hideous!'' is a 1997 comedy horror film and monster movie, about several elite human oddity collectors and traders who find themselves locked in a castle with several mutated creatures come to life. The film combines live-action actors with rod ...

'' (1997) *'' In The Doghouse'' (1998) *'' Bugs'' (1996) *''

Head of the Family ''Head of the Family'' is an American 1996 B movie black comedy released by Full Moon Features. It concerns a Southern couple who blackmail a family of mutants to get money and revenge. Plot Howard (Gordon Jennison Noice) is the meanest nastie ...

'' (1996) *'' Robo Warriors'' (1996) *'' Shadow of the Knight'' (1996) *'' Zarkorr! The Invader'' (1996) *''

'' (1995) *''

Dragonworld ''Dragonworld'' is a 1994 American direct-to-video family fantasy film directed by Ted Nicolaou. It is the third film to be released by Moonbeam Entertainment, the family video division of Full Moon Entertainment. Plot Set in modern times, a you ...

'' (1995) *'' Magic Island'' (1995) *'' Time Warrior: Planet of the Dino-Knights'' (1995) *'' Time Warrior: Journey to the Magic Cavern'' (1995) *'' Time Warrior: The Human Pets'' (1995) *'' Time Warrior: Trapped on Toy World'' (1995) *''

Castles A castle is a type of fortified structure built during the Middle Ages predominantly by the nobility or royalty and by military orders. Scholars debate the scope of the word ''castle'', but usually consider it to be the private fortified r ...

'' (1994) *'' Puppet Master 5: The Final Chapter'' (1994) *''

Shrunken Heads A shrunken head is a severed and specially prepared human head that is used for trophy, ritual, or trade purposes. Headhunting has occurred in many regions of the world, but the practice of headshrinking has only been documented in the northwest ...

'' (1994) *''

Dollman vs. Demonic Toys ''Dollman vs. Demonic Toys'' (on screen title being ''Dollman vs. the Demonic Toys'') is a 1993 American direct-to-video horror film. It is a continuation of three films released by Full Moon Features: '' Dollman'', ''Demonic Toys'' and ''Bad Cha ...

'' (1993] *'' Prehysteria! (film series), Prehysteria!'' (1993) *''

Puppet Master 4 ''Puppet Master 4'' is a 1993 direct-to-video horror film written by Charles Band among others, and directed by Jeff Burr. It is the fourth film in the ''Puppet Master'' franchise, a sequel to 1991's '' Puppet Master III'', and stars Gordon Curr ...

'' (1993) *'' Remote'' (1993) *''

Demonic Toys ''Demonic Toys'' is a 1992 American direct-to-video horror comedy film produced by Charles Band's Full Moon Entertainment and directed by Peter Manoogian. The film centers on a police officer who is terrorized by the title characters after a botch ...

'' (1992) *''

Doctor Mordrid ''Doctor Mordrid'' is a 1992 American superhero film directed by the team of Albert and Charles Band and starring Jeffrey Combs. Plot Anton Mordrid (Combs) is a wizard sent to Earth by a being called the Monitor, to stop the evil wizard Kabal ...

'' (1992) *''

The Resurrected ''The Resurrected'' (also known as ''The Ancestor'' and ''Shatterbrain'') is a 1991 American horror film directed by Dan O'Bannon, and starring John Terry (actor), John Terry, Jane Sibbett, Chris Sarandon and Robert Romanus. It is an adaptatio ...

'' (1992) *''

Seed People ''Seedpeople'' is a 1992 film, executive produced by Charles Band (who originated the basic plot) and directed by Peter Manoogian. It stars Sam Hennings, Dane Witherspoon, Anne Betancourt and Andrea Roth. Plot Seed pods from space land in the ar ...

'' (1992) *''

Trancers III ''Trancers III'' (also released as ''Trancers 3: Deth Lives!'') is a 1992 American direct-to-video science fiction action film directed by C. Courtney Joyner. It is the second sequel to ''Trancers'', and also marks Helen Hunt's final appearance in ...

'' (1992) *''

Arena An arena is a large enclosed platform, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators ...

'' (1991) *''

Trancers II ''Trancers II'' (also released as ''Trancers II: The Return of Jack Deth'') is a 1991 American direct-to-video science fiction action film directed by Charles Band. It is a sequel to '' Trancers'' and is set six years after the events of the first ...

'' (1991) *''

'' (1991) *'' Puppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge'' (1991) *'' Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation'' (1990) *'' Bride of Re-Animator'' (1990) *'' The Arrival'' (1990) *'' Crash and Burn'' (1990) *''

Puppet Master II ''Puppet Master II'' is a 1990 direct-to-video horror film written by David Pabian and directed by Dave Allen. It is the second film in the ''Puppet Master'' franchise, the sequel to 1989's '' Puppet Master'', and stars Elizabeth Maclellan, Gr ...

'' (1990) *'' Shadowzone'' (1990) *'' The Caller'' (1989) *''

'' (1989) *'' Puppet Master'' (1989) *''

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'' (1988) *'' Eliminators'' (1986) *'' From Beyond'' (1986) *'' Ghostwarrior'' (1986) *''

TerrorVision ''TerrorVision'' is a 1986 American science fiction horror comedy film directed by Ted Nicolaou, produced and written by Albert and Charles Band and composed by Richard Band, all of whom would go on to found and work with Full Moon Features in 19 ...

'' (1986) *''

Troll A troll is a being in Nordic folklore, including Norse mythology. In Old Norse sources, beings described as trolls dwell in isolated areas of rocks, mountains, or caves, live together in small family units, and are rarely helpful to human bei ...

'' (1986) *''

Zone Troopers ''Zone Troopers'' is a 1985 American science fiction film directed by Danny Bilson and starring Tim Thomerson. It was filmed in Italy by Empire Pictures with Charles Band as executive producer. The original music score was composed by Richard Band ...

'' (1986) *''

The Dungeonmaster ''The Dungeonmaster'' (originally ''Ragewar: The Challenges of Excalibrate'' and ''Digital Knights'') is a 1984 American anthology fantasy film produced by Charles Band, and is split up into seven distinct story segments, each written and direct ...

'' (1985) *''

Ghoulies ''Ghoulies'' is a 1985 American horror comedy film directed by Luca Bercovici in his directorial debut, and co-written with producer Jefery Levy. It stars Peter Liapis, Lisa Pelikan, Michael Des Barres, Jack Nance, Scott Thomson, and Mariska ...

'' (1985) *''

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'' (1984) *''

The House on Sorority Row ''The House on Sorority Row'' (also known as ''House of Evil'' in the United Kingdom) is a 1982 American slasher film written and directed by Mark Rosman, produced by John G. Clark, and starring Eileen Davidson and Kathryn McNeil. The plot follo ...

'' (1983) *'' Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn'' (1983) *''

Parasite Parasitism is a close relationship between species, where one organism, the parasite, lives on or inside another organism, the host, causing it some harm, and is adapted structurally to this way of life. The entomologist E. O. Wilson has ...

'' (1982) *''

Time Walker ''Time Walker'' is a 1982 science fiction horror film directed by Tom Kennedy. Since its release, the film received negative reviews from critics. Under the title ''Being from Another Planet'', it was featured in ''Mystery Science Theater 3000'' ...

'' (1982) *''

Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype ''Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype'' is a 1980 American comedy-drama horror romance film directed by Charles B. Griffith, starring Oliver Reed and Sunny Johnson. Plot The film is a reversal of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 '' Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'' ...

'' (1980) *''

The Day Time Ended ''The Day Time Ended'' is a 1980 American science fiction film directed by John 'Bud' Cardos and starring Jim Davis, Christopher Mitchum and Dorothy Malone. The film was originally titled ''Earth's Final Fury''; this was changed to ''Vortex'', w ...

'' (1980) *''

'' (1978) *''

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'' (1978)

References

External links

Official website
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