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[2026] Eerie BGM That Stokes Fear | Compilation

One of the most indispensable elements for creating fear is the background music (BGM).

Whether it’s environmental sounds or the distorted tones of ominous strings, that kind of BGM really stirs up fear, doesn’t it?

You probably won’t find many situations in daily life where you want to use such BGM, but if you’re putting on a haunted house for a school festival, it would come in very handy.

This time, for those of you in that situation, we’ve selected some eerie BGMs that heighten fear.

From ambient soundscapes to strings, we’ve picked tracks from a variety of genres, so be sure to check them out.

[2026] Creepy BGM That Stokes Fear | Compilation (61–70)

Tuesday Suspense Theater – Opening Theme –KIMORI Toshiyuki

When it comes to Japanese horror-suspense, this song is the definitive pick! The theme from “Tuesday Suspense Theater”—I bet many of you used to look forward to the drama series that began with this track.

The music itself feels like it tells a story, and the vocals come in around the one-minute mark.

Give it another listen after all these years!

Murakami Shinpei
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The Kindaichi Case Files – The Mysterious Mallets – Extended VersionMidake Akira

This BGM from the TV drama “The Kindaichi Case Files” soundtrack is especially famous as a ‘trauma-inducing’ track.

The drama itself portrays scenes like the victims’ murders in a grotesque way, and this piece was used in those moments.

The sound is simple, but that simplicity gives it a cold feel—many people probably find it chilling to the bone.

Saitō Ayumu
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Friday the 13thHarī Manfuredīni

Music: Harry Manfredini: Born August 25, 1943.

An American composer.

Film: Friday the 13th: A 1980 horror film directed by Sean S.

Cunningham.

The intermittent “voice” (ha-ha-ha) that comes in heightens the sense of fear.

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Dracula La[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Dracula La (MV)
Dracula La[Alexandros]

It has a catchy sound, yet somehow you can feel a shadow to it.

It’s a song by the four-piece rock band [ALEXANDROS], known for hits like “Wataridori.” It’s included on their 2015 album ALXD.

The driving, fast-paced feel is great.

The title “Dracula La,” in other words “Dracula,” adds a Halloween element.

Araki Jakkan
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Virtue and ViceFear, and Loathing in Las Vegas

［PV］Virtue and Vice/Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas
Virtue and ViceFear, and Loathing in Las Vegas

It starts with a single-note electric guitar riff and feels like a song that leans into a rock sound.

I think it’s interesting how it makes you unsure about where the arrangement will go from here.

If the track caught your interest, how about trying it at karaoke?

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MAKE ME DEAD!SiM

SiM – MAKE ME DEAD! (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
MAKE ME DEAD!SiM

A track whose eerie vibe—crafted by the vocal melody and heavy instrumentation—fits the Halloween image perfectly.

Once you watch the music video, you can’t help but perceive it entirely as a Halloween song.

The exhilarating chorus and the reggae rhythm make it a truly satisfying listen.

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GREMLINS THEME SONGGREMLINS

Gremlins Theme “The Gremlin Rag” (From “Gremlins”)
GREMLINS THEME SONGGREMLINS

This is the theme song from the classic film Gremlins.

At first it seems like a poppy tune, but eerie phrases suddenly jump out, making it a track that conveys the dual nature of the film’s mysterious creatures, the Gremlins.

It’s upbeat and catchy, so it might be nice to slip it in among other dark, gloomy Halloween background music as a sort of palate cleanser.

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