• Shelf Life (1993) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 7.60/10 from 91 votes

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Shelf Life

On November 22, 1963, Mister and Misses St. Cloud hear about the tragic assassination of the President of the United States John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Consumed with paranoia and believing that WWIII is now inevitable, they take their small children Tina, Pam and Scotty and hide with them in their fallout shelter, never to leave it again.

By 1993, the parents had died but their three grownup manchildren still live in the nuclear bomb shelter alone without any human contact. They've developed their own rules and rituals based on their fading memories of the life above, their old records that still work and whatever they catch on TV, when some station's signal reaches them now and then for a few moments.

Most of their day is spent in play sessions, in which they act out various common activities like going to school, eating out or staging musical numbers. They love to dance, sing and on occasion wrestle. Sometimes they even play their parents and reenact the parents' speeches to them. At one point, Tina and Scotty even pretend to be boyfriend and girlfriend but in a quite innocent manner.

They play many other bizarre games that only make sense to them and tell each other stories that are amalgams of things they heard about like the Bible, Superman or the Pledge of Allegiance. Scotty even has a make-believe superhero alter ego - Supercar.

The movie uses vignettes to tell the story but there's also a thin central plot that revolves around the fact that Mom and Dad gave the only key to the vault with food to Pam. The story is based on a stage play written by the three actors who play Tina, Pam and Scotty. The movie is quite rare and was never released on VHS or DVD, although some bootleg VHS copies do exist.

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Play	Title	Artist
	Shelf Life
	In My Moondream	Andy Paley: Performer Andy Paley: Composer Andy Paley: Produced & arranged
	Do the Hurricane	Andy Paley: Composer Andy Paley: Produced & arranged Joel C. Peskin: Performer
	Tammy	April March: Performer
	Mr. Mailman
	Say Ooh Aah
	I'm an Old Cowhand from the Rio Grande
	Right or Wrong?
	Flute Ballet
	Egyptian Fantasy, Part I
	Egyptian Fantasy, Part II
	Overture to an Imaginary Musical
	My Dad
	One Dreamy Night
	No Alibi

User reviews

Robert Garcia

8/10

The use of retro sounds and instruments adds a touch of nostalgia, reflecting the characters' reliance on old records and TV shows for entertainment and connection to the past.

John Clark

7/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the emotional complexity of the characters' relationships and inner struggles, enhancing the overall storytelling of the film.

Brian Adams

8/10

Each track in the soundtrack complements the quirky and whimsical nature of the characters' daily routines and imaginary games, creating a whimsical and slightly unsettling ambiance.

Ashley Perez

5/10

The use of nostalgic tunes from the past adds an intriguing layer to the story, reflecting the characters' reliance on their memories and old records to create a semblance of normalcy in their confined world.

Paul Wilson

5/10

The soundtrack of Shelf Life perfectly captures the eerie and isolated atmosphere of the film. The music enhances the sense of confinement and detachment felt by the characters living in the fallout shelter.

John Green

8/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Shelf Life is a standout element that enhances the viewing experience and lingers in the mind long after the film has ended.

Edward Wright

8/10

The soundtrack of Shelf Life is a unique blend of eerie and nostalgic tunes that perfectly capture the isolated and surreal atmosphere of the film.

Lisa Scott

7/10

The haunting melodies evoke a sense of confinement and longing for the outside world, mirroring the characters' isolation in the fallout shelter.

Ronald Anderson

2/10

The choice of musical themes in Shelf Life often felt disconnected from the narrative, creating a jarring and distracting experience for the audience. The lack of cohesion between the visuals and the soundtrack undermined the immersion in the story, leaving a disjointed and unsatisfying impression.

Timothy Phillips

8/10

The musical numbers in the film are particularly memorable, showcasing the characters' love for dance and performance, adding a layer of depth to their otherwise mundane existence.

Daniel Mitchell

3/10

The soundtrack of Shelf Life failed to capture the emotional depth and complexity of the characters' isolated existence. The music felt repetitive and uninspired, adding little to the overall atmosphere of the film.

Amanda Nelson

6/10

The incorporation of playful and whimsical melodies mirrors the characters' childlike behavior and their imaginative games, creating a contrast with the dark reality of their situation.

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