The document analyzes and compares the soundtracks of the films Shutter Island and Along Came a Spider. For Shutter Island, the soundtrack at the beginning is tense, slow, and builds anticipation for the action. As the title appears, the music intensifies. For Along Came a Spider, the beginning soundtrack also features deep, eerie sounds to set a supernatural mood, as well as distant and muffled dialogue to further enhance the creepy atmosphere. Both soundtracks effectively signal to the audience that the films will have dark, unsettling tones that may disturb or confuse the viewer.