Warning: Spoilers forDrop.
Most of the music inDropconsists of an original score by Bear McCreary, but the movie does feature a handful of recognizable songs. Hailed as one of thebest movies of SXSW 2025,Dropfollows a widowed mother named Violet (Meghann Fahy) as she dips back into the dating pool. But as her date starts, Violet begins receiving messages threatening to kill her son Toby (Jacob Robinson) and sister Jen (Violett Beane) if she doesn’t follow very specific instructions. From its opening scene toDrop’s ending, the intensity rarely lets up for a moment.
Drop’s positive reviewsare a testament to just how well the movie’s been received. As can often be expected from a movie produced by Blumhouse, let alone directed by Christopher Landon ofFreakyandHappy Death Day,the overwhelming tension throughoutDropis occasionally complemented by Landon’s darkly twisted sense of humor. This is a hard balance to achieve, but knowing when to cut between McCreary’s score and a selection of licensed songs greatly helps the movie’s effectiveness in striking the right tone for each specific moment.
“Day from Night”
Ages and Ages
Declan Welsh and The Decadent West
When Every Song On The Drop Movie Soundtrack Plays In The Movie
There Are 7 Licensed Songs In Drop
“Day from Night” by Ages and Ages:Although the movie begins on a rather harrowing flashback involving Violet and her late husband Blake (Michael Shea), things lighten up soon after as Violet begins getting ready for her date. This is when “Day from Night” plays. The music’s volume starts to dim when Violet steps out of the kitchen for a moment, suggesting that the song is meant to be perceived as diegetic music that Violet is actually listening to as she prepares herself for her first date in years.
“Hardly News” by Declan Welsh and the Decadent West:Similar to “Day from Night,” Declan Welsh’s “Hardly News” plays before Violet leaves for the restaurant to meet Henry. It’s less clear whetherDropis actually implying Violet to have been listening to the song herself, but it plays right before she leaves when she’s saying goodbye to Toby and Jen for the night.
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“Moon River” by Riyandi Kusuma:Dropcontinues its apparent use of diegetic sound with the help of the restaurant’s in-house pianist, Phil (Ed Weeks). Although he’s rarely shown playing piano himself throughout the movie, “Moon River” plays early on during Violet’s date with Henry, when things are still lighthearted. However, the sound of the piano cuts out and is replaced by McCreary’s score whenDropneeds to illustrate that the blackmailer’s messages are starting to get a rise out of Violet.
“Smile” by Studio Musicians:Charlie Chaplin’s “Smile,” popularized by Nat King Cole’s lyricized version, is another song presumably played by Phil in the background during Violet and Henry’s date. Much like “Moon River,” the song is used as a calming palate cleanser set between instructions received from the blackmailers.
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“Baby Shark” by Sparks & Shadows:Violet first sarcastically mentions “Baby Shark” when sleazy pianist Phil is asking if she has any song requests. The fact that he actually plays the song later after a stranger named Richard (Reed Diamond) causes his date to storm out is both a payoff to a slightly comedic moment as well as a light bulb for Violet, who surreptitiously writes about her son’s current hostage situation on a $20 bill and has it delivered to Phil in the hopes that he’ll call for help.
“Shots” by Jeffery Self:LMFAO and Lil Jon’s “Shots” isn’t technically played inDrop, but it’s listed in the credits thanks to a humorous moment featuring Henry and Violet’s waiter Matt (Jeffery Self). Henry is preparing to abandon the date when the blackmailers order Violet to poison him, and Toby will die if Henry leaves. Violet convinces him to stay and do a shot of tequila. Matt, who’s noticed Violet’s concerning behavior throughout the night, awkwardly sings “Shots” in an effort to break the tension and provide a brief moment of levity just before the movie’s intense climax.
“Healing” by FLETCHER:Despite the heart-pounding nature of the movie’s premise and execution, things end on a rather optimistic note. “Healing” plays at the very end of the film, over the first part ofDrop’s end credits.
Where To Listen To Drop’s Soundtrack
Bear McCreary’s Score Is Now Available For Purchase
As of now, there appear to be no plans to releaseDrop’s licensed songs as part of a collected soundtrack album. Additionally, while it makes sense that there’d be no recordings of Matt’s brief “Shots” moment,there sadly appears to be no way of streaming or purchasingDrop’s cocktail versions of “Baby Shark” and other songs played by the restaurant’s in-house pianist. However, more traditional licensed fare such as “Day from Night,” “Hardly News,” and “Healing” are all available for streaming and individual purchase at appropriate outlets such as YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music.
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However, those looking to enjoy Bear McCreary’s original score forDropare in luck. The album’s songs are available for streaming on YouTube in their entirety, while the album is slated to become available for digital purchase on Amazon at some point on June 16, 2025, the same day as the film’s full theatrical release. McCreary’s score is also available for streaming on Spotify.
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Drop follows widowed mother Violet on her first date in years at an upscale restaurant. Initially charmed by her date Henry, Violet’s evening takes an unsettling turn as she becomes increasingly disturbed by a series of anonymous messages sent to her phone, leading to escalating tension and suspense.
