[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.

Playlist

[2026] Eerie BGM That Stokes Fear \| Compilation
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Lavender Town ThemeMasuda Junichi		The Lavender Town BGM from Pokémon Red and Green is a masterpiece
2	Hell on EarthZilgi		Soundtrack song from a horror movie
3	SuspiriaGoblin		Goblin's masterpiece of film music
4	RebornColin Stetson		The score of the film “Hereditary.” An instrumental piece where terror and beauty coexist.
5	GassedBobby Krlic		The unsettling score of the film Midsommar
6	Trauma LoopCristobal Tapia De Veer		Introduction to the eerie film score “Trauma Loop”
7	Stranger ThingsKyle Dixon & Michael Stein		Stranger Things synth theme song
8	Ringtone of DeathEndō Kōji		Expressing fear in the score for One Missed Call
9	Garamon SongKuniaki Haishima		The Strangely Alluring “Garamon Song”
10	A Nap’s Dreamtotakeke		Introduction to K.K. Slider’s eerie BGM tracks
11	Pictures at an Exhibition: 1. The GnomeMussorgsky, Modest Petrovich		Mussorgsky’s scary classical music
12	The Nutcracker: Dance of the Sugar Plum FairyPyotr Tchaikovsky		Depiction of the Nutcracker fairy
13	Silent HillYamaoka Akira		Horror music of the signature song from Silent Hill
14	It’s just a burning memoryThe Caretaker		A piece that captures the fear and beauty of decaying memories
15	AstraZeneca “Atherosclerotic Disease Onset Prevention Awareness Campaign” TV Commercial SongKaori Takeda		Kaori Takeda sings in an AstraZeneca atherosclerosis awareness commercial
16	Kamaitachi no Yoru – Suspicion and DoubtKatō Kōta		Appearing in the horror game “Kamaitachi no Yoru”…
17	Theme of The ExorcistMike Oldfield		A sense of fear from the theme song of a medium-themed movie
18	Persecution of the masses		The grand choral theme song of Shin Godzilla
19	Hedwig’s Theme: Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsJohn Williams		An iconic magical theme from Harry Potter
20	Main TitlesDanny Elfman		The dark theme song of “Sleepy Hollow”
21	Grim Grinning Ghosts (Dance Party)Kris Bowers		The gorgeous music of “The Haunted Mansion.”
22	A Truly Scary Story Main ThemeMizutani Hiromi		Theme song of a Japanese horror show
23	Theme song from the film ‘Suspiria’goburin		Musical expression of discomfort and anxiety
24	SO BADKing Gnu		Halloween song, the sound of madness and revelry
25	Ballet Music “The Sleeping Beauty”: Puss-in-Boots and the White Cat (Act III)Pyotr Tchaikovsky		Tchaikovsky’s famous piece with dancing cats on Halloween
26	SouChārī Kurauzā		The panic ho... that sparked a huge boom even in Japan
27	Main Titles (Trick ‘r Treat)Douglas Pipes		Eerie music that colors the night of Halloween
28	HauntHildur Guðnadóttir		A masterpiece of horror film music, a heart-trembling piece
29	Ave SataniJerry Goldsmith		Music that depicts the terror of 'The Omen'
30	Forever My QueenPentagram		The mystique of doom metal that beckons from the darkness
31	TRICK Main Theme “Mystic Antique”Tsuji Akira		The Appeal of Director Yukihiko Tsutsumi’s Drama TRICK
32	Pumpkinhead (End Credits)Richard Stone		The end credits song of 'Pumpkinhead' is tinged with melancholy.
33	House of 1000 CorpsesRob Zombie		Carnival of Hell: Music of Mad Terror
34	Zombie (Main Title)Fabio Frizzi		Explanation of the theme song of Zombi 2
35	Suspiriagoburin		Music: Goblin (Goblin): Italy…
36	OpeningMarco Beltrami		An eerie melody foreshadows the story’s terror.
37	P0WER – Evil Spirits Begone –-Shin Tenchi Kaibyaku Shūdan- Jiguzagu		Akuryō Taisan has been selected as an anime theme song
38	The Equaliser (Not Alone)The Midnight		An emotive nighttime synthwave track
39	Tales of the Unusual Main Title: “Garamon Song”Kuniaki Haishima		Tales of the Bizarre is a famous Japanese TV drama.
40	monsterYOASOBI		BEASTARS theme song: inner instincts and conflicts
41	Amazing Happy Halloween Nightsyudou		The Sound of the Toy Box and the Labyrinth of a Frenzied Night
42	One, Two, Freddy’s Coming For You		A masterpiece that expresses fear through Freddie's singing
43	Amygdala’s Rag DollGHOST		A Halloween song with Oliver’s eerie vocals
44	feels l ike HEAVENHIIH		Ring movie score, characterized by a sense of fear and groove
45	Tenshō Shō Tenshōkikuo		An EDM track with a strong gothic vibe
46	The Strange Tale of the World Theme SongYo ni mo kimyō na monogatari		The eerie music of 'Tales of the Unusual'
47	The Buddi SongBear McCreary		AI Chucky’s theme song, a creepy and scary song
48	The ThingEnnio Morricone		Introducing master composer Morricone’s masterpiece film scores
49	Carol Anne’s ThemeJerry Goldsmith		A classic song from a horror film: a girl and the paranormal
50	A Nightmare on Elm Street (Main Theme)Mark Ayres		A Nightmare on Elm Street Theme Song
51	The Texas Chainsaw MassacreUiin Beru		The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
52	Lavender TownMasuda Junichi		I played Pokémon on the Game Boy...
53	Dark Roomsruījimanshon		Luigi's Mansion theme song, eerie atmosphere
54	Every 27 YearsBenjamin Wallfisch		The eerie song from the horror movie 'IT'
55	Grim Grinning GhostsBuddy Baker		The eerie theme song from The Haunted Mansion
56	Saw Theme Song- Hello ZeppCharlie Clouser		The famous song "Hello Zepp" from the SAW series
57	Sleepy HollowDanny Elfman		The Masterpiece Soundtrack of Sleepy Hollow
58	Carnival of Souls – Main TitleGene Moore		Music from classic cult horror works
59	Chariots of PumpkinsJohn Carpenter		The Halloween theme song has a sense of fear.
60	Main Theme of the Movie “Resident Evil”Marilyn Manson		Marilyn Manson’s Biohazard theme song
61	Self/lessAntonio Pinto		Selfless movie BGM fear expression
62	The theme song of the movie “Friday the 13th”Harī Manfuredīni		Jason's theme song is scary.
63	THE TWILIGHT ZONE THEMEBānādo Hāman		The Twilight Zone horror theme song
64	Tuesday Suspense Theater – Opening Theme –KIMORI Toshiyuki		Introduction to the theme song of Tuesday Suspense Theater
65	The Kindaichi Case Files – The Mysterious Mallets – Extended VersionMidake Akira		Traumatic scary BGM from Kindaichi
66	Friday the 13thHarī Manfuredīni		Music: Harry Manfredini: 1943…
67	Dracula La[Alexandros]		It’s a catchy sound, yet strangely there’s a shadow to it…
68	Virtue and ViceFear, and Loathing in Las Vegas		It comes in with a single-note electric guitar riff...
69	MAKE ME DEAD!SiM		A bewitching interplay woven by the vocal melody and the heavy ensemble of instruments…
70	GREMLINS THEME SONGGREMLINS		A song that expresses the dual nature of a gremlin
71	Theme song from the movie ‘Creepshow’Jon Harison		Harrison’s horror music is the kind you really listen to, emphasizing a sense of mystery.
72	Double TroubleHariipottaa		Creepy song from a Halloween movie
73	Profondo RossoGoblin		Goblin’s classic, the theme song of Suspiria Part 2
74	Tubular BellsMike Oldfield		The Allure of the Eerie Music of 'Tubular Bells'
75	Angel HeartTorevua Jōnzu		BGM explanation of Angel Heart
76	PsychoBānādo Hāman		A terrifying musical work for a film inspired by true crime
77	Sleeping Beauty / Forbidden PleasureBen Furosuto		A famous Chopin piece is used in the movie’s soundtrack.
78	“Cell” from the film Parasite EveHisaishi Joe		Joe Hisaishi-composed tracks from Parasite Eve
79	MantraPopol Vuh		Film music of the vampire Nosferatu
80	Emily RoseKurisutofā Yangu		Emily Rose's Horror Theme Song
81	Saturday Wide Theater ‘Diabolic Sequence’Katakura Mikiya		A brilliant composition that transitions from madness to serenity
82	Go Go Ghost ShipYonezu Kenshi		Speaking of Halloween, it’s all about “ghosts,” so…
83	Main titleDaniel Elfman		A horror-comedy film released in 1988…
84	Bela Lugosi’s DeadBauhaus		Often called a pioneer of gothic rock, I...
85	GiANT KiLLERSBiSH		The rapidly rising, much-talked-about idol group BiSH’s Halo...
86	SCREAMTōhōshinki		The 38th single, released in 2013, ...
87	A ghost by my pillowAiobahn & Yunomi		Many people dress up as ghosts for things like cosplay.
88	The NutcrackerPyotr Tchaikovsky		A Miss who will take me to a slightly mysterious country...
89	Tales of the UnusualKuniaki Haishima		This is the main theme song from Tales of the Unusual (Yonimo Kimyō na Monogatari)…
90	Yokai Human BemUnknown		It aired from 1968 to 1969...
91	Halloween ThemeJohn Carpenter		The theme song from the horror film “Halloween.”…
92	Devotional Sacred ChantReisui Hitomi		A new translation of “SIR…” depicted with new technology and a fresh angle
93	Yoshi’s Story Stage 6 BGMTodaka Ikusei		Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece “The Nutcracker”…
94	to be exhausted; to run out; to be used upHatsune Eriko		The theme song of the game “Drakengard”...
95	Super Smash Bros. for Wii U BGM: Meta Knight’s RevengeIshikawa Jun		The Super Famicom game “Kirby's …”
96	Terminator 2 theme songBrad Fiedel		The Terminator’s iconic theme song
97	MiseryMaaku Sheiman		A piano that expresses the complex emotions of confinement fans
98	Strong FateWagakki Band		Wagakki Band to perform the theme song for a film
99	“The Murder” from the soundtrack of the film PsychoBānādo Hāman		Used in that shower scene. So famous that, well…