[2026] Eerie BGM That Stokes Fear | Compilation

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
With the motto “Learn the basics and enjoy putting them into practice,” I worked as a vocal coach specializing in Western music. As a teen, I questioned the idea that “Western music equals English,” and started listening to songs from around the world. Today, I devour music from over 80 countries and run a personal blog introducing tracks. I often listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. I’ll keep updating articles daily to find the one perfect song you’re looking for!

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 Incites Fear | Compilation (81–90)

“The Murder” from the soundtrack of the film PsychoBānādo Hāman

The Murder

Used in that shower scene.

It’s so famous that it’s been reused on TV shows all over the world.

“Kee! Kee! Kee!”—nothing short of traumatic, but it became an undeniably iconic cue.

You can’t help but feel Bernard Herrmann’s genius.

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