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 usable for haunted houses. Scary music (41–50)
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!”
BGM usable for haunted houses. Scary Music (51–60)
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.
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.
Oh My Ghost: Even If I Become an Evil Spiritshiritsu ebisu chūgaku
This is a 2016 release by the idol group Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku.
The music video features Halloween-style ghosts.
Partway through, the members turn into jiangshi (Chinese hopping vampires), making it a video packed with highlights.
While the MV has a dark and scary vibe, the song also retains the cute charm characteristic of idols.
Tales of the UnusualKuniaki Haishima
This is the main theme song from Tales of the Unusual.
Back then, if you didn’t watch this drama, you couldn’t join the conversation at school the next day.
It was scary to watch, though…
The song really brings the show’s world to life.
There are no duds on the soundtracks of hit movies and dramas.
It also works well for setting a Halloween mood.
Grim Grinning GhostsBuddy Baker
The song used in Disneyland’s attraction “Haunted Mansion.” The interplay of the low male voice followed by a high voice is striking.
Disney’s Halloween songs are of exceptionally high quality, and once you hear them, you’re drawn right into their world.