Fans of suspenseful thrillers have been given a unique first look into the auditory world of the film Cellar Door with an exclusive soundtrack track from composer Marlon E. Espino. Known for his cinematic versatility, Espino’s composition for Cellar Door brings his trademark attention to atmospheric detail to this story of hidden secrets.
Cellar Door, set in suburban Portland, follows a city couple as they tour a captivating property owned by Emmett, a cryptic figure with a knack for pairing people with their perfect home. The couple is offered the home with only one condition: they must never open the cellar door. As they settle into their dream home, unsettling hints emerge that suggest some secrets are best left undisturbed.
Composer Marlon Espino, whose career spans collaborations with Mark Mancina and projects like Disney’s Moana and Cry Macho with Clint Eastwood, crafted Cellar Door’s score with a layered approach, aiming to reflect both the allure and dread lurking within the house’s walls. Espino’s experience ranges across genres, yet his latest work channels his early influences from a family deeply rooted in music. Raised in West Texas and trained in composition at Texas Tech University, Espino’s compositions have reached new cinematic heights in Cellar Door.