[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 (21–30)
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.
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.
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!
Ballet Music “The Sleeping Beauty”: Puss-in-Boots and the White Cat (Act III)Pyotr Tchaikovsky
How about a comical piece to heighten Halloween’s mischievous mood? It’s a work included in the ballet suite The Sleeping Beauty by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, who created many masterpieces of ballet music.
This piece brilliantly depicts, through music, two fairy-tale cats as they frolic and hiss at each other.
With phrases that mimic meows and rhythms suggesting agile movements, it feels as if costumed characters are dancing right before your eyes—just listening is enough to lift your spirits.
The ballet containing this piece premiered in January 1890, and its extraordinary wedding-celebration setting also suits the Halloween vibe perfectly.
Play it as background music for your party, and it will help create a strange and delightful night.
SouChārī Kurauzā
The panic-horror film “SOW,” which sparked a huge boom in Japan, is psychopathic and brutal in content, yet somehow stirs your curiosity about what will happen next.
The BGM sounds like a heartbeat or even the hum of environmental air conditioning.
In the latter half of the trailer, tones reminiscent of a hazard alarm are added, making it the perfect BGM to heighten the film’s excitement.
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.
HauntHildur Guðnadóttir
This is a track I recommend for anyone aiming for a truly authentic horror atmosphere.
It’s a work by Hildur Guðnadóttir, the composer who won an Academy Award for the film Joker.
The creeping resonance of the strings emerging from silence and the heavy, brooding sound that gradually stokes psychological fear are especially compelling.
To convey the sense of claustrophobia in a story set in postwar Venice, the piece is arranged for a small chamber ensemble.
It was composed as the score for the film A Haunting in Venice, released in September 2023, and is included on the album of the same name.
Perfect as BGM for a sophisticated, adults-only Halloween party.