[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.
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[2026] Creepy BGM That Stokes Fear | Compilation (71–80)
Theme song from the movie ‘Creepshow’Jon Harison
There are persistent rumors that “Yonimo Kimyō na Monogatari” ripped off this piece, but the truth is unknown.
Harrison’s music is characterized by an accessible touch that never relies on shock effects and includes just the right amount of melody.
Here, too, rather than aggressive horror writing meant to jolt or startle, he focuses on enhancing the sense of mystery, carefully building the atmosphere to leave a lasting impression—crafting ‘listenable’ horror music.
Double TroubleHariipottaa
This piece, with its choral singing, perfectly captures a spooky Halloween atmosphere.
It’s sung in the hit film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban during the scene where Harry and the others return for the new school term.
The eerie mood of the Harry Potter world makes it perfect for Halloween, doesn’t it? The composer is John Williams, who has created music for countless films, but the lyrics are actually taken from Shakespeare’s play Macbeth! The content is terrifying—something you might prefer not to understand too clearly.
It’s highly recommended as background music for anyone planning a mysterious Halloween party.
Profondo RossoGoblin
The tense, suspenseful intro, the melodious bass line, and that utterly iconic main melody phrase layering together and then suddenly shifting into a full band sound—no matter how many times I hear it, it’s breathtakingly cool, beautiful, and terrifying! It’s the super-famous theme from the 1975 Italian horror masterpiece Deep Red, whose soundtrack was created by Goblin, one of the most popular bands in Italian progressive rock.
When you think of Goblin, of course Dario Argento’s Suspiria is also famous, but it was Deep Red that truly put their name on the map.
Looking at the original title, those unfamiliar with the background might wonder why there’s no trace of the word “Suspiria” at all, but Deep Red’s original title is Profondo Rosso.
After Suspiria became a hit in Japan in 1977, the earlier Profondo Rosso was released under the title Suspiria Part 2—a very era-specific marketing move.
It’s kind of scary in its own way how the Japanese distributor of the time boldly sold it as a sequel despite the works having no connection whatsoever!
Tubular BellsMike Oldfield
Starting with an eerie piano melody, this piece gradually develops into a complex layering of sounds.
It’s astonishing to learn that Mike Oldfield composed it at the age of 19 and performed almost all of the instruments himself.
Opening his debut album “Tubular Bells,” released in May 1973, the track was also used as the theme for the film “The Exorcist,” released the same year, where its unsettling atmosphere brilliantly amplified the movie’s sense of terror.
It’s perfect as background music for a Halloween party, but also highly recommended for a quiet night of attentive listening.
Why not enjoy it while imagining the stories hidden within its overlapping sounds?
Angel HeartTorevua Jōnzu
The background music from the 1986 film Angel Heart, set in New York City.
In this trailer, various sound effects are layered over the BGM, and its lo-fi sound quality—recorded with the technology of the time—heightens the sense of fear.
The BGM itself also amplifies a constant feeling of unease, as if something bad is about to happen.
PsychoBānādo Hāman
Inspired by a real crime that occurred in 1960, Psycho was adapted into a film.
The music was composed by Bernard Herrmann, who worked on numerous film scores.
His orchestral arrangement masterfully conveys urgency and fear.
Even today, the piece can make you feel uneasy.
Sleeping Beauty / Forbidden PleasureBen Furosuto
The soundtrack of the film “Sleeping Beauty” (Forbidden Pleasure) features a famous masterpiece well known among classical pianists: Chopin’s Waltz No.
14 in E minor, Op.
posth.
While the film is closer to a literary work than a horror movie, it feels like this piece intensifies its unique sense of unease.
By the way, the film is based on Yasunari Kawabata’s classic novella “House of the Sleeping Beauties.”
