Warning! This post contains spoilers for Apartment 7A.

Apart from unfolding a gripping prequel story to Apartment 7A also features compelling songs as background scores that add even more heft to its drama. Releasing over five decades after Rosemary's Baby's 1968 premiere, Apartment 7A sets out to resolve some underlying mysteries and questions the original movie left behind. Given how Rosemary's Baby is still considered one of the most influential horror movies of all time, Apartment 7A carries the burden of living up to its predecessor while etching its own identity in the horror genre.

Although Apartment 7A fails to step out of its predecessor's shadow, it does a satisfying job of expanding the parent film's lore. It may not be as disturbing and scary as the 1968 movie, but it still manages to pack enough chills, thrills, and intriguing creative choices that make it memorable. During many pivotal moments, Apartment 7A also almost presents itself as a musical, featuring upbeat background scores and dance sequences. These random bursts of color in the film's otherwise grim narrative make one curious about which song plays when in its storyline.

Song

Artist

"Too Darn Hot"

Cast

"Trumpet"

Paul Mottram

“Für Elise”

Ludwig van Beethoven

"Heart"

Peggy Lee

"Jingle Bells"

APM

"If My Friends Could See Me Now"

Friends

"Be My Baby"

The Ronettes

"Angel of the Morning'

Merrilee Rush

"Lullaby, Part 2"

Julia Garner

When Every Song On The Apartment 7A Soundtrack Plays In The Movie

From Classical Music To A Cover By Julia Garner, Apartment 7A Features A Diverse Set Of Tracks

“Too Darn Hot” by Cast: This track plays in the opening moments of the movie, where Terry rehearses for an performance with her team. Little does she realize that her world will soon turn upside down.

“Trumpet” by Paul Mottram: A street artist plays this song on his trumpet as Terry walks out in the street, and the movie's title appears on the screen.

“Für Elise” by Ludwig van Beethoven: Beethoven's classic track can be heard in Apartment 7A when Terry visits Alan's home and opens up to him about how she has been struggling to find new opportunities since her injury.

“Heart” by Peggy Lee: Terry does not tread carefully as Alan drugs her to initiate the coven's satanic ritual. While she attempts to get herself out of the room, Peggy Lee's "Heart" loudly plays in the background.

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“Jingle Bells” by APM: This song plays around the 40-minute mark in Apartment 7A when Terry practices her steps with her new dance team. The track continues to play as Terry attends a costume party with her friend, Annie, at the Castevets' place.

“If My Friends Could See Me Now” by Cast: After attending the party, Terry thanks Annie for ing her when no one else did, and the two celebrate while singing this tune. To show her how much she appreciates her , Terry also gives Annie a gift.

“Be My Baby” by The Ronettes: This song plays twice in the Apartment 7A's ending moments when Terry gives a final dance performance in the Castevets' home before leaping off a window and dying.

Victoria Vetri played Terry in 1968's Rosemary's Baby.

“Angle of the Morning” by Merrilee Rush: While Terry washes her clothes in Apartment 7A around the 50-minute mark, this song plays from a speaker in the central building's basement.

“Lullaby, Part 2” by Julia Garner: Just like Mia Farrow hummed the final Lullaby song from Rosemary's Baby's ending scene, Julia Garner sang this one for Apartment 7A's closing moment.

Where To Listen To The Apartment 7A Movie Soundtrack

The Movie's Songs Are Available On Multiple Music Streaming Sites

Julia Garner as Terry in Apartment 7A
Custom Image by Yailin Chacon.

The official playlist for Apartment 7A, which includes original tracks composed by Adam Price and Peter Gregson, is available on YouTube for streaming. The same playlist can also be found on other music streaming platforms like Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, and Apple Music. The songs mentioned above have not been compiled together into an official playlist. However, all of them can be found individually on music streaming sites like Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Apple Music, and Tidal.

Apartment 7A 2024 Film Updated Poster
Apartment 7A
Release Date
September 20, 2024

In this psychological thriller, a young woman is forced into a mysterious cult after moving into a seemingly ordinary apartment complex. As strange events occur there, she begins to question her sanity and the motives of her enigmatic neighbors.

Cast
Julia Garner, Dianne Wiest, Kevin McNally, Jim Sturgess, Marli Siu, Rosy McEwen, Andrew Buchan, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Runtime
104 Minutes
Director
Natalie Erika James
Writers
Natalie Erika James, Christian White, Ira Levin, Skylar James
Franchise(s)
Rosemary's Baby
Studio(s)
Paramount Players, Sunday Night, Platinum Dunes
Distributor(s)
Paramount+
Main Genre
Horror