AARON LUPTON has been writing for Rue Morgue since 2001 and is currently in the role of Music Editor, discussing horror-themed music and artists. An avid fan and collector of horror movie soundtracks, his attic functions as an ever growing library of music on vinyl, as well as the recording home of From My Parents Basement podcast, which he hosts with Eric Gaudet and Gary Pullin.

JEFF SZPIRGLAS has been rabidly listening to film soundtracks since picking up an audio cassette of Return of the Jedi back in 1983. Over the years, he has contributed to Film Score Monthly and now regularly writes for Rue Morgue magazine. He is also the author of over 20 books for young readers, ranging from horror novels to nonfiction tomes.

MICK GARRIS (foreword) is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer whose projects include Hocus Pocus, Tales from the Crypt, The Stand, Freddy's Nightmares, and Amazing Stories.

CHRISTOPHER YOUNG (afterword) is a composer whose projects include Hellraiser, Drag Me to Hell, Pet Sematary, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Ghost Rider, and Spider-Man 3.