[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, Fear-Inducing BGM | Compilation (11–20)
AstraZeneca “Atherosclerotic Disease Onset Prevention Awareness Campaign” TV Commercial SongNEW!Kaori Takeda
Here’s a song featured in AstraZeneca’s “Atherosclerotic Disease Prevention Awareness Campaign” commercial.
The vocalist is Kaori Takeda, who is also active with the unit TICA.
In a brief span of just about 35 seconds, it employs a structure where mysterious, incantation-like words are repeated, striking a captivating balance between unease and memorability.
The track was included on the compilation album “Magalog -Kaori Takeda CM Song Book-,” released in November 2011, and many listeners were likely captivated by the uncanny resonance that drifted from their TVs.
You can’t help but feel a chill run down your spine at the sense of the extraordinary suddenly appearing within the everyday and the eerily unsettling atmosphere.
Kamaitachi no Yoru – Suspicion and DoubtKatō Kōta
A track featured in the horror game Kamaitachi no Yoru.
As the title suggests, a sense of unease washes over you the more you listen.
It’s a piece from the second installment in the series that followed Otogirisō, which introduced the new “sound novel” genre on the Super Famicom.
Because the game sits halfway between watching TV and playing a game, the music deliberately sticks to what you might call a traditional score.
Theme of The ExorcistMike Oldfield
Many people were probably quite shocked by that sensational footage at the time.
This is the theme song from a movie made around the theme of a spirit medium and exorcist.
It’s such a well-crafted piece that you almost feel as if you might get possessed while listening to it.
The endlessly looping high-pitched refrain stirs up a sense of fear.
Persecution of the masses
Composed by Shiro Sagisu, this is the main theme used not only in the film Shin Godzilla but also in its trailers.
The title “masses” refers to the Mass, and the theme is characterized by choral elements that evoke a mass setting.
Hedwig’s Theme: Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsJohn Williams
When you think of the Harry Potter films, this is the song that surely makes everyone nod in agreement.
Composed by John Williams, this piece brims with a mysterious allure that whisks listeners into a magical world in an instant.
The melody, opening with the sparkling timbre of the celesta, is perfect for heightening Halloween’s spooky-yet-festive mood.
It first debuted on the album Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and went on to color the story in the soundtrack for the sequel, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (released in November 2002).
Incidentally, it’s such an emblematic piece of the series that it’s even quoted in the spin-offs.
Play it on Halloween night, and you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped right into a school of witchcraft and wizardry!
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.
[2026] Creepy BGM That Stokes Fear | Compilation (21–30)
Grim Grinning Ghosts (Dance Party)Kris Bowers
A glamorous, celebratory dance number that will get your body moving before you know it! Composed by Kris Bowers for the film Haunted Mansion, released in July 2023, this track appears on the album Haunted Mansion (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
The familiar Disneyland theme is reborn with a dynamic arrangement that incorporates jazz and orchestral elements—its charm is undeniable.
The director even praised it as “the richest and most exciting film music,” and the sound is simply overwhelming.
Play it at the climax of your Halloween party and you’re guaranteed to feel like you’ve joined a ghostly ball.
If you prefer a cheerful, opulent mood over outright spookiness, make this your BGM of choice!