[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] Eerie BGM That Stokes Fear | Compilation (1–10)
A Truly Scary Story Main ThemeMizutani Hiromi
This is also the theme song of the Japanese TV show “Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi” (True Scary Stories).
Since it’s a program dedicated to horror, the theme song is, of course, all about fear as well.
The whistling-like melody and the creepy background sounds are scary, too.
As you listen, the lights in your room might start flickering…
maybe.
SO BADKing Gnu
This is a track by King Gnu that seems to embody the very frenzy of Halloween.
Released in September 2025, the song became a major talking point as the official theme for “Zombie de Dance” at USJ’s Halloween Horror Nights.
It’s a brutal, hedonistic sound that pushes King Gnu’s signature hybrid style into something even more menacing and alternative—truly shocking.
It brilliantly captures the chaotic thrill of a Halloween night that’s the worst situation yet the most fun.
The track’s aggressive groove is guaranteed to make any Halloween video look cool!
Theme song from the film ‘Suspiria’goburin
A lump of discomfort and anxiety.
Personally, the ominous percussion sounds are truly terrifying.
After layering wind noises and the eerie voice of a grim reaper onto the delicate, music-box-like tones heard in the opening and ending, the mysterious, beautiful melody and the whisper-like, raspy “na-naa” voice intensify the sense of madness.
Main TitlesDanny Elfman
This is the opening theme from Tim Burton’s gothic horror film Sleepy Hollow.
Its weighty orchestration intertwines with eerie choral voices, drawing you into a dark, fantastical world of fog-shrouded forests haunted by the Headless Horseman.
Composed by the master of film music, Danny Elfman, the piece appears on the soundtrack of the 1999 film of the same name.
Its exceptional musicality earned high praise, including the Saturn Award for Best Music.
If you want to create an authentically horror-tinged Halloween party, you couldn’t choose better.
Put this track on, and your space is sure to transform into a creepy old mansion.
Main Titles (Trick ‘r Treat)Douglas Pipes
With a gothic, majestic orchestral resonance, it casts a bewitching glow over Halloween night.
This piece is by composer Douglas Pipes, who commands a distinctive presence in horror film music.
It’s featured on the soundtrack Trick ‘r Treat, released in September 2009, and opens the film of the same name.
The way the melody, reminiscent of an innocent children’s play song, gradually twists into grand terror is superb.
The sound woven by a 65-piece orchestra and children’s choir blends beauty with eeriness, evocative of 1970s–80s horror films.
Capturing the essence of Halloween—where playfulness mingles with genuine fear—this work is perfect for anyone looking to set a party in a richly atmospheric, authentic horror world.