BGM for a haunted house. Scary music.
Some classes might plan a haunted house for their school festival or cultural festival, right?
There are tons of elements to obsess over in a haunted house—worldbuilding, visuals, lighting, and how you scare people—but one thing you mustn’t forget is the BGM!
If you have music that instantly ramps up the fear just by playing, it raises the quality of the haunted house on its own.
So in this article, we’ve rounded up some delightfully scary BGM tracks that are perfect for haunted houses.
If you’re struggling to decide what kind of BGM to use, feel free to use this as a reference!
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BGM for haunted houses. Scary music (31–40)
Strong FateWagakki Band
Skyrocketing in popularity as the theme song for “Zang-ei: The Room You Must Not Live In.” Yuko Suzuhana handled both lyrics and composition.
This is the first time WagakkiBand has been involved in music for a film.
There’s an anecdote that the movie’s producer immediately became convinced WagakkiBand was the perfect choice to express Japan’s traditional “wa-style” fear through music.
Saturday Wide Theater ‘Diabolic Sequence’Katakura Mikiya
I get chills remembering the opening visuals with the flashing spotlights.
The main theme that evokes a sense of madness is striking.
The way it converges into the serene second theme shows true brilliance.
In one section, they even reduce the number of strings to change the sound pressure, showcasing a playful touch befitting a maverick.
Gegegay no KitaroToukyou Gegegay
The performance group Tokyo Gegegay has arranged the familiar song from the anime GeGeGe no Kitaro.
It’s a very stylish rendition.
It’s included on the album Kiteretsu Mental Music, released in 2016.
Since it’s full of ghosts, it has a Halloween vibe.
Recommended for teenage girls who love dance.
Oh My Ghost? ~Even If I Become an Evil Spirit~shiritsu ebisu chūgaku
How about something horror-themed and cute? It’s a song by the idol group Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, who call themselves the “King of School Festivals.” It was released in 2011 as their fourth single.
I love the energetic feel of the song—like, “Let’s blast those ghosts away!”
Go Go Ghost ShipYonezu Kenshi
Speaking of Halloween and ghosts, I recommend giving Kenshi Yonezu’s “Go Go Yureisen” (“Go Go Ghost Ship”) a listen.
He’s especially popular among younger listeners, but since this track is a bit niche, many people might not know it.
Its eerie, ominous guitar sound is perfect for Halloween.
BGM usable for haunted houses. Scary music (41–50)
Pumpkin Head Spooky DanceMachigerita-P
This is a track featuring Hatsune Miku with distorted guitars and a marching-style beat that’s irresistibly catchy.
With organ sounds and a woozy, ghost-evoking whooshing synth, it faithfully captures a Halloween vibe.
It’s the perfect song to play on the night of the 31st.
Oh My Ghost? ~Even If I Become an Evil Spirit~shiritsu ebisu chūgaku
Speaking of Halloween and ghosts, how about this song? It’s a track by the idol group Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, known by the nickname “Ebichu.” It was released in 2011 as their fourth single.
It’s a slightly spooky yet cute dance number.