Remember the gory torture scene in Reservoir Dogs? Expert reveals how filmmakers use music to manipulate our memories so we recall certain parts of movies

Filmmakers have a secret weapon to manipulate our memories and emotions when watching their movies. Researchers found that tunes are strategically placed throughout films to help viewers recall a scene's actions, characters and finale outcomes. The torture of a police officer in Reservoir Dogs is accompanied by the upbeat song'Stuck in the Middle with You' by Stealers Wheel, making it memorable to movie-goers who can recall the violent scene years after. Psychology experts also found the right music is necessary for trailers as filmmakers only have a few minutes to captivate the audience and convince them their movie is worth watching. The torture of a police officer in Reservoir Dogs is accompanied by the upbeat song'Stuck in the Middle with You' by Stealers Wheel, making it memorable to movie-goers who can recall the violent scene years after Libby Damjanovic with Lund University wrote in The Conversation that music is a key part of movies and has become'ingrained in our cinematic experience that we sometimes end up having false memory for it.'