The terror and screams won't stop! | Horror Ambient Sounds & Sound Effects
This is sudden, but are you familiar with the genre known as ambient music?
It’s a music genre centered on environmental sounds, and it’s full of masterpieces with a decidedly avant-garde musicality.
Ambient music like this actually pairs extremely well with horror-themed works.
So, this time, I’ve picked out environmental sounds that are perfect for themes like screams and fear!
Many of them are quite practical, so why not try using them for your school festival events?
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- Baby voices. Sound effects and soothing ambient sounds
- Crowd noise. Sound effects / city ambience
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Unending Terror and Screams! | Horror Ambience and Sound Effects (1–10)
Horror Ambience #22
There are many kinds of frightening sounds in the world.
Among them, one of the most terrifying is the crowd.
By “crowd,” I don’t simply mean the noise of people making a fuss, but the sound of countless somethings deep beneath the earth, murmuring in unison.
These kinds of sounds are often performed with synthesizers, but some lack realism.
In that regard, Horror Ambience #22 maintains a solid sense of reality within its terror, allowing you to experience fear in a highly pure form.
Horror Ghostly Breath Sound
There are many types of sounds used to create fear.
Specifically, there are sounds that scare you immediately and ones that gradually stoke a sense of dread.
Sounds that frighten you right away have a particular trait: the time it takes for the voltage—so to speak—to rise is short.
This “Horror Ghostly Breath Sound” is the kind of sound that makes you feel fear in an instant.
Because the time from a quiet start to a loud volume is extremely short, it gives you the sensation that something is suddenly closing in on you.
Werewolf Groans Sound Effect
Suddenly, when you think of fear, what specific kinds come to mind? Many people probably first imagine ghostly fear.
That kind of fear is certainly memorable, but panic-horror featuring monsters is also a major facet of fear.
This “Werewolf Groans Sound Effect” is a BGM that evokes such monsters, centered around a low, guttural moaning.
There’s a section where it lets out a particularly menacing, intimidating voice, and its impact is tremendous, making it a very user-friendly BGM for those creating their own horror games.
Unending terror and screams! | Horror ambience & sound effects (11–20)
Mysterious Ghostly Breath Whispers Sound Effect
According to one study, unlike other animals, humans tend to verify the presence of a threat rather than flee when danger approaches.
It’s true that the scarier something is, the more we want to look at it—and above all, the unknown instinctively triggers fear.
This “Mysterious Ghostly Breath Whispers Sound Effect” captures that sense of the unknown beautifully.
It can be heard as ambient noise, or as the breathing of a large beast.
This enigmatic sound creates a strong sense of immersion, so be sure to check it out.
Spooky Wind Rainstorm with Thunder Sound Effect
Suddenly, but what kind of sounds make you feel fear? A ghost’s voice? Or a scream? Maybe ambient sounds that evoke caves or ruins? I’m not good with the sound of thunder, and I think there are surprisingly many people who feel the same.
For those folks, I recommend this sound: “Spooky Wind Rainstorm with Thunder Sound Effect.” As the title suggests, it’s a thunder-focused track, but the sound of wind leaking through a window is incredibly realistic, which really makes the thunder effects stand out.
It’s a wonderful sound packed with clever details.
Deep Strong Wind Sound Effect
When people think of sounds that evoke fear, many probably imagine artificial ones—screams or sound effects.
It’s true that such sounds are not something we usually hear, so they feel unsettling, and that discomfort can easily turn into fear.
However, natural ambient sounds are no less effective.
This “Deep Strong Wind Sound Effect” is crafted to evoke the image of cold winter winds.
It may not be overtly scary, but it’s perfect for setting the mood.
Alien Heartbeat Sound Effect
Human psychology is a curious thing—due to past experiences, certain sounds can become frightening.
I’m the type who feels anxiety rather than fear when I keep listening to artificial sounds, and I suspect many people are the same.
For anyone looking to startle someone like that, I recommend this piece: “Alien Heartbeat Sound Effect.” While it’s themed around an alien’s heartbeat, in reality it’s structured as an impersonal, artificial sound repeating mechanically, and this monotonous sound subtly stirs up unease.