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Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping another edition of Lights, Camera, Albums into the ol’ VCR. 

In today’s edition of Lights, Camera, Albums, we’re going to cover Billie Eilish’s debut album, WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? Much like Plastic Hearts, this album is very horror-forward IMO. I think the music video for “bury a friend” only proves my point. 

However, there are also some darker themes throughout. For that reason, I’m not going to do pictures in this one. I also want to give a little disclaimer that I’m not making light of any of the subject matter in these songs or movies. Finally, I’m not doing a match for “!!!!!!!” because it’s only 13 seconds long. 

If you’re new here, and you’ve made it this far, welcome! Lights, Camera, Albums is a series where I go through an album, song by song, and pair each track with a movie. Sometimes, the pairings are obvious. Other times, you can just chalk it up to being a creative. Either way, we have a lot of fun here. 

Without further ado, let’s jump into Lights, Camera, Albums: Billie Eilish’s WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?

“bad guy” as Fear 

When I was relistening to this album, Margo (Alyssa Milano) immediately came to mind for this song. Margo doesn’t have the same upbringing as Nicole (Reese Witherspoon), so she doesn’t have the same structure and familial support. Margo also doesn’t have to adhere to the same rules as Nicole and has a reputation for being a bad girl. I can see Margo singing this to Nicole when she’s trying to warn her about David (Mark Wahlburg). 

“xanny” as Bodies Bodies Bodies 

I 100% can see Bee (Maria Bakalova) performing this song. She’s swept up into this world of privilege and partying, and she’s from an entirely different world. I think these lyrics really drive it home, 

“They’re nothing but unstable,

Bring ashtrays to the table, 

And that’s about the only thing they share” 

“you should see me in a crown” as Immaculate 

I think this song is PERFECT for Cecilia (Sydney Sweeney). She goes from this timid sister to a badass and vengeful final girl in a matter of 89 minutes. I see the first verse of the song representing Cecilia as she bides her time to escape, while the rest of the song represents Cecilia’s harrowing escape. 

“all the good girls goes to hell” as Late Night with the Devil 

I know Jack Delroy (David Dastmalchian) identifies as male, but I think the sentiment remains the same. Jack sacrificed his wife for his career, and now, it’s time to pay the price. This song also works in regards to June (Laura Gordon) because she’s sincerely trying to do the right thing, but gets caught up in Jack’s quest for success. 

“wish you were gay” as Jennifer’s Body 

Okay, so, I want to go ahead and say I know this song is problematic. Moving on. 

I paired this one with Jennifer’s Body because Needy (Amanda Seyfried) and Jennifer’s (Megan Fox) relationship is complicated. Jennifer hasn’t treated Needy fairly for most of their friendship. I think this song works on two levels because a) Needy doesn’t wish she would be second string to Jennifer and b) Needy and Jennifer’s feelings do have a romantic aspect. 

“when the party’s over” as Fear Street: Part One – 1994 

This was one of the first matches I made. I think this song is such a good representation of Deena’s (Kiana Madeira) mentality at the beginning of the Fear Street trilogy. She’s reeling from how things ended with Sam (Olivia Scott Welch). The “party,” in their case, is when Sam leaves town and her mom finds out about their relationship.

“8” as Midsommar 

Okay, I’ll admit that this one might be one where you need to tilt your head to the side and squint. But, hear me out. Christian (Jack Reynor) is an absolute gaslighting POS to Dani (Florence Pugh). All she does is try to cope with her trauma and put on a brave front for him, just for him to cheat on her, steal his friend’s thesis, etc…I see this song as coming from Dani’s POV, especially because of these lyrics: 

“I know you’re not sorry

Why should you be?

‘Cause who am I to be in love

When your love never is for me?” 

“my strange addiction” as From Dusk Till Dawn 

I originally had Swallow as the movie for this song, but I decided that was way too on the nose. However, if you take a step back, you can apply this song to vampirism/turning into a vampire. And, what better way to kill two addictions with one stone than to pair this song with From Dusk Till Dawn where you get both vampires and Quentin Tarantino’s foot fetish. 

“bury a friend” as Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors 

I think these two are a match made in Heaven…or Hell. In NOES 3, Kristen (Patricia Arquette) and Nancy (Heather Langenkamp) have to band together to defeat Freddy as he picks off kids one-by-one. I think this song would be a really cool ensemble piece with Nancy, all of the kids, and Freddy. 

“​ilomilo” as Come True 

If you know me at all, you know I’ll find a chance to talk about Come True whenever I can. Fortunately, there’s actually a good reason to bring it up in this case. Sarah (Julia Sarah Stone) is trapped in this world of her own design, so I see this song coming in at the end when she realizes that she’s all alone. 

“listen before i go” as Tamara 

This song has a really dark connotation (CW/TW for SI), and I’m not trying to make light of it. 

This song immediately made me think of Tamara. Tamara (Jenna Dewan) ends up on a rooftop, and I feel like this song really captures how Tamara was feeling before the prank and while she was exacting her revenge. 

“i love you” as Planet Terror

I rewatched Planet Terror recently, so it came to mind fairly quickly. I think “i love you” is an incredible representation of Cherry (Rose McGowan) and Wray’s (Freddy Rodríguez) relationship. They reunite, only to have their love struck down in its prime. 

“goodbye” as Raw 

I know this song is a reprise of sorts, but for some reason, it just made me think of Raw. Justine’s (Garance Marillier) thoughts are racing throughout the movie as she tries to navigate her new…cravings. I see this song playing either at the end of Raw when Justine finds out her family’s secret, or during the party scene.