The theremin has been used in film soundtracks for over 6 decades. Here's a sampling of some of the more compelling uses of the theremin in film.

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Theremin - An Electronic Odyssey Rated: PG Starring: Leon Theremin, Bob Moog, et al. Director: Steven M. Martin Format: VHS, DVD

Bartleby Rated: NR Director: Kurt Neumann Format: DVD Crispin Glover plays a filing clerk who gradually refuses to do more and more of his job by uttering the simple phrase, "I'd prefer not to" in this quirky film. A theremin provides ambience and mood in the soundtrack. The DVD contains an extra feature entitled, "About the theremin".

Rocketship X-M Rated: NR Director: Kurt Neumann Format: DVD Finally! This classic Sci-Fi is available on DVD. Listen for 3 theremins layered together as our heros walk on the surface of Mars. Theremin playing by Sam Hoffman.

They Day the Earth Stood Still Rated: NR Starring: Michael Rennie, et al. Director: Robert Wise Format: VHS The film that coined the phrase "Klaatu, Barada, Niktu!" - an excellent example of the theremin used for suspense and intensity.

It Came From Outer Space Rated: NR Starring: Richard Carlson, et al. Director: Jack Arnold Format: VHS What's scarier? The one-eyed alien, or the overdone vibrato on that theremin?

The Queen of Outer Space Rated: NR Starring: Zsa Zsa Gabor, et al. Director: Edward Bernds Format: VHS One of Zsa Zsa's earlier works...

The Delicate Delinquent (1957) Rated: NR Starring: Jerry Lewis, et al. Director: Don McGuire Format: VHS If you saw the documentary, "Theremin" (dir. Steve M. Martin), this is the film where Jerry Lewis dances with a nutty professor's theremin.

Spellbound Rated: NR Starring: Ingrid Bergman, et al. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Format: DVD or VHS

The Lost Weekend Rated: NR Starring: Ray Milland, et al. Director: Billy Wilder Format: VHS In this film, the theremin provides mood music for an alcoholic character.

The Red House Rated: NR Starring: Edward G. Robinson, et al. Director: Delmer Daves Released: 1947 Format: DVD or VHS