Scary Sounds: Sound Effects and Horror Ambience
Scary sounds used in a variety of scenes, such as Halloween, horror games, and horror novels.
This time, we’ve gathered music and sound effects like these.
Even “fear” comes in many forms.
We’ve included everything from the classics to uniquely unconventional pieces.
If you want to feel a sense of immersion or need some horror inspiration, why not give them a listen?
- A spine-chilling, terrifying song. Japanese music that evokes madness and horror.
- Ghost voices. Sound effects and terrifying ambient sounds.
- BGM for a haunted house. Scary music.
- Horror sound effects. Sound effects and terrifying ambient sounds.
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- Police car siren sound. Sound effects and vehicle ambient sounds.
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- Explosion and burst sounds. Powerful sound effects and immersive environmental audio.
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- Thunder sound. Sound effects and natural ambient sounds.
Scary Sounds: Sound Effects & Horror Ambience (11–20)
[Sound Effect] Atmosphere: Noticing Something 01 (Horror/Suspense)
![[Sound Effect] Atmosphere: Noticing Something 01 (Horror/Suspense)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/anixezV8d34/sddefault.jpg)
It’s a simple, single-tone sound effect piece, but it has a pulling-back kind of sonic effect that feels suited for an eerie horror scene.
It sounds like something that would play in a moment when someone realizes something they shouldn’t have noticed, delicately expressing an “unpleasant realization.”
I’m a ghost! (sound effect) Boo Ghost Sound Effect
This sound effect conveys a chilling fear, as if a mischievous ghost suddenly appeared.
Because it’s a relatively familiar sound effect, listeners can immediately associate it with a ghost, making its fear-inducing impact very strong.
Welcome to the Ghost Castle… (jingle, sound effects)
An eerie, fear-laden sound effect that depicts the afterlife.
Toward the end of the effect, the widening pitch range lets you feel a sudden fear gradually intensifying.
The audio quality is excellent with no noise, making it suitable for use in a variety of scenes.
Horror TV static (sound effect) — Horror TV static noise sound effect
This is a horror video edited around television static.
That said, it’s not just a simple stream of noise; ominous beeps and occasional glimpses of horror footage emerging from the snow-like static play from the TV, letting you trip into a uniquely terrifying world.
Horror sound effects SE
This sound effect piece evokes an eerie impression, as if a dim, unsettling world is spreading out before your eyes.
It not only delivers a sharp feel with its higher-pitched tones, but also skillfully weaves in echo effects to convey a boundless, unknowable fear of what lies ahead, offering a unique flavor found nowhere else.
Horror 14 Phantom Nightmare (Sound Effect) Nightmare Sound Effect
As the title suggests, this is a heavy horror sound effect that feels like it could give you nightmares just by listening.
It doesn’t have the frantic intensity of a slasher or a rampaging monster, but it’s thick, oppressive, and meticulously conveys a bottomless sense of dread.
Scary Sounds: Sound Effects and Horror Ambience (21–30)
Horror 8 Singing Voice (Sound Effect) – Singing Ghosts Sound Effect
Alongside a melody that feels as if you’re listening to a ghost’s singing voice, special effects like noise, buzzers, and beeps stoke a clammy sense of fear.
The uniquely Japanese-horror sensation of dread that slowly closes in is rendered with care and delicacy.