 The score is mostly low @-@ key , with the exception of the suspense and death scenes . It was performed by a union orchestra , obliging New Line Cinema to grant the film its own score . Walker described her score as " very theme @-@ driven , conservative music that covers the range from bizarre animal noises with stronger visceral impact to stirring emotional music with well @-@ defined melodies that evolve through the storytelling " . The " Main Title " piece , used for the opening credits , was rare for opening a film aimed at a youth audience at the time . " What a treat for me to get to write a piece that calls you into the movie and lets you know something bad is going to happen from the get go " , Walker said . According to Walker , " Main Title " consumed most of her time , due to its " dark theme and counter melody which carries throughout the score " . 
