[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)
Tales of the Unusual Main Title: “Garamon Song”Kuniaki Haishima
In Japan, this series, Tales of the Unusual, is also well-known for its focus on horror and the supernatural.
The opening melody is very famous, but what follows—especially the part that sounds like a children’s chorus—is incredibly eerie.
How about listening to the entire piece again, including the sections people don’t usually hear?
TRICK Main Theme “Mystic Antique”Tsuji Akira
Speaking of the supernatural, you can’t leave out this drama.
Director Yukihiko Tsutsumi’s masterpiece series TRICK blended comedy with uniquely striking lines and plot twists that made you stop and think.
The main theme of that classic show had an especially memorable phrase.
Just hearing it makes you want to watch the drama again!
Lavender Town ThemeMasuda Junichi
A background track that uses the Game Boy sound system to convey dissonance and instability so strongly that it sparked the overseas urban legend known as the “Lavender Town Syndrome.” “Lavender Town Syndrome” refers to an alleged wave of illness and suicides among Japanese children aged 7 to 12 following the release of Pokémon Green and Red.
Because this area also features the Pokémon Tower, where Pokémon are laid to rest, the events that occur here are known for their horror flavor and poignant atmosphere.
It’s famously one of the most traumatic pieces of music associated with a top trauma spot in the original Pokémon games.
tarnished spoonsiroimu
As the mysterious title “Tarnished Spoon” suggests, this BGM is characterized by its eerie atmosphere.
It’s a music box piece with two versions—“Track 1” and “Track 2”—that differ in timbre.
The composition introduces a second melody partway through that moves alongside the main melody.
The chords woven by these two lines create a highly unsettling resonance, making it a perfect fit for horror or mystery-solving videos.
Tenshō Shō Tenshōkikuo
“Tenshō Shōtenshō” stands out with its gothic atmosphere and a strongly driving, fast-paced melody.
Rather than feeling creepy, it leans heavily into a gothic vibe.
The track itself is produced in an EDM style, so even though the melody exudes an eerie mood, it’s still an easy song to get into and groove to.
