Terrifying Scary Sounds & Horror Sound Effects for Your Projects

Immerse your audience in a world of fear with our extensive collection of scary sounds and horror sound effects. Perfect for filmmakers, game developers, podcasters, and anyone looking to add a chilling atmosphere to their creations, these terrifying audio assets will send shivers down spines and keep listeners on the edge of their seats. Explore a wide range of unsettling noises, from ghostly whispers to monstrous roars, all designed to enhance the impact of your scary scenes and horror narratives.

Horror

Horror Intro

Alone

Scary Roblox

Roblox Horror

Scary Call

Scary Scream

Exorcist Scream

Scary Whispering

Scary Scream

Scary

Scary Laugh

Scary Donation

Scary Donate

Scary Violins

Scary Girl

Scary TikTok Music

Scary Movie - Wassup!

Horror Before Jump Scare

Sprunki Horror

Power Outage

Horror

Horror violin

Classic Horror 1

Granny

Roblox Horror

Shock Horror

Horror Scare

Clannad Horror

Cursed Horror

Horror

Horror

Horror Scream

Scary Maze Scream

Scary Piano

Spooky Skeletons

Spooky Skeletons

Scary Knocking

Horror sound, scary ambient horror music, the context is: we are in an abandoned psychiatric hospital and we have constant tension and fear, the music must be terrifying

7-year-old girl gently crying in fear, soft emotional sobbing, no words. Background: loud, scary cinematic horror soundtrack with eerie drones, unsettling tones, and creepy ambient effects. Horror sound strong and intense but not overpowering the crying.

Droning horror sounds, prolonged explosion sounds, destructive screamers

droning horror sounds, prolonged explosion sounds, destructive screamers

Scary sounds

scary sounds and creepy music without words, calm but eerie

Window smashing with force, debris scattering, scary, horror

Night, horror sounds everywhere

Horror sounds scream from a humanoid monster.

scary distorted synthesizer sounds

scary violin and string sounds, with pizzicato to evoke the sensation of spiders crawling

Horror game jumpscare with low-pitched, scary laughing

cinematic background sound for an emotional and slightly spooky Indian ghost story with soft wind blowing, distant echoing footsteps, subtle mystical chimes, faint whispers, gentle rustling of leaves, occasional thunder in the distance, soft piano or strings for emotional depth, magical twinkling sounds for the ghostly presence, suspenseful but not scary, dynamic volume to match rising tension and emotional moments, ideal for storytelling narration, loops seamlessly

Create an eerie and unsettling soundscape for a horror game background. The composition should start with a low-frequency drone or rumbling bass to establish a dark and suspenseful atmosphere. Gradually layer irregular percussive thumps that mimic a heartbeat, along with metallic clangs and distant chains rattling for a disturbing effect. Add soft, dissonant melodies using off-tune pianos or music box tones, and incorporate whispers, creaks, and wind gusts to enhance the creepy ambiance. Use dynamic pacing with sudden pauses and sharp stings for jump-scare moments. The final sound should evoke fear, tension, and suspense, suitable for a chilling horror environment.

Eerie night sounds in an empty apartment: creaking floors, humming refrigerator, buzzing electric lamps, creating a mild horror atmosphere.

Atmospheric Intro: Start slow with low-frequency drones or rumbling sounds. Add breathy sounds or distant howls for a creepy ambiance. Use soft reverb for a spacious and eerie feel. Percussive Elements: Incorporate low, irregular thumps like heartbeat sounds. Use metallic clangs or chains rattling for unsettling effects. Add reverse sounds to build tension. Melody or Motif: Use dissonant chords or off-tune pianos. Add a repetitive, minor-key motif to establish the horror theme. Experiment with instruments like violins, bells, or distorted music boxes. Creepy Effects: Add whispers, creaks, or wind gusts. Use modulated sounds mimicking whispers or ghostly tones. Dynamic Structure: Start sparse and build tension by gradually layering more elements. Introduce sudden pauses or sharp stings for jump-scare moments.

Deep, terrifying demonic werewolf sounds — growls, snarls, roars, breath, and distant howls echoing through the dark forest. The creature sounds huge, angry, and supernatural, with layers of monstrous vocal textures, guttural resonance, and distorted demonic overtones. No music, no rhythm — only raw, organic horror ambience. Dark, cinematic, nightmarish atmosphere with realistic movement and spatial depth.

An exaggerated, eerie laugh, like a vintage cartoon character laughing maniacally on the verge of a breakdown. The laughter is high-pitched, broken, and repetitive, like a tape rewinding and fast-forwarding, gradually mixing with whimpers and mechanical glitches. After the laughter ends, unsettling vintage horror music plays in the background—but the entire piece of music is played in reverse, as if a ritual is regressing and collapsing. Reversed organ sounds, tremolo strings, and low-frequency drums intertwine to create a feeling of "happiness being withdrawn," as if the world is canceling emotions themselves.

An exaggerated, eerie laugh, like a vintage cartoon character laughing maniacally on the verge of a breakdown. The laughter is high-pitched, fragmented, and repetitive, like a tape recorder fast-forwarding and rewinding, gradually mixing with whimpering and mechanical glitches. After the laughter ends, unsettling vintage horror music plays in the background—but the entire piece of music is played in reverse, as if a ritual is regressing and collapsing. Reversed organ sounds, tremolo strings, and low-frequency drums intertwine to create a feeling of "happiness being withdrawn," as if the world is canceling emotions themselves.

An exaggerated, eerie laugh, like a vintage cartoon character laughing maniacally on the verge of a breakdown. The laughter is high-pitched, fragmented, and repetitive, like a tape recorder fast-forwarding and rewinding, gradually mixing with whimpering and mechanical glitches. After the laughter ends, unsettling vintage horror music plays in the background—but the entire piece of music is played in reverse, as if a ritual is regressing and collapsing. Reversed organ sounds, tremolo strings, and low-frequency drums intertwine to create a feeling of "happiness being withdrawn," as if the world is canceling emotions themselves.

An exaggerated, eerie laugh, like a vintage cartoon character laughing maniacally on the verge of a breakdown. The laughter is high-pitched, fragmented, and repetitive, like a tape recorder fast-forwarding and rewinding, gradually mixing with whimpering and mechanical glitches. After the laughter ends, unsettling vintage horror music plays in the background—but the entire piece of music is played in reverse, as if a ritual is regressing and collapsing. Reversed organ sounds, tremolo strings, and low-frequency drums intertwine to create a feeling of "happiness being withdrawn," as if the world is canceling emotions themselves.

An exaggerated, eerie laugh, like a vintage cartoon character laughing maniacally on the verge of a breakdown. The laughter is high-pitched, broken, and repetitive, like a tape rewinding and fast-forwarding, gradually mixing with whimpers and mechanical glitches. After the laughter ends, unsettling vintage horror music plays in the background—but the entire piece of music is played in reverse, as if a ritual is regressing and collapsing. Reversed organ sounds, tremolo strings, and low-frequency drums intertwine to create a feeling of "happiness being withdrawn," as if the world is canceling emotions themselves.

An exaggerated, eerie laugh, like a vintage cartoon character on the verge of a breakdown, forcing a smile. The laughter is high-pitched, fragmented, and repetitive, like a tape rewinding and fast-forwarding, gradually mixing with whimpers and mechanical glitches. After the laughter ends, unsettling vintage horror music plays in the background—but the entire piece of music is played in reverse, as if a ritual is regressing and collapsing. Reversed organ sounds, tremolo strings, and low-frequency drums intertwine to create a feeling of "happiness being withdrawn," as if the world is canceling emotions themselves.

Create a foggy, desolate harbor soundscape with unsettling yet not scary elements. Include muffled distant waves, creaking docks, foghorns, indistinct whispers, fragmented radio voices, echoing footsteps, metallic groans, low drones, and wind through containers. Add brief silences broken by faint knocks or splashes. Use light reverb and a high-pass filter for distance. Avoid jumpscares or clear narratives to maintain an eerie and disorienting atmosphere.

Intense horror soundscape: opening door, ticking clock, ringing bell, harsh weather, heavy breathing.

Psychological horror soundscape: distant footsteps, creaking doors, flickering lights, whispers, echoes, deep drones, heavy reverb, stereo movement, subtle glitches. Surreal, rising tension, distorted reality, emotional overload.

Cinematic horror soundscape: deep drone, tense strings, accelerating heartbeat, leading to whoosh, echoing boom, and metal impact.

horror glitch, terrified crowd, drone, creepy concert death aftermath flashback, soundscape, choir vocal riser, apocalypse environment, 60 bpm, C# minor, IDM drums, sub kick, experimental drums

Chilling horror soundscape: dark abandoned ruin, distant echoing footsteps, low rumbling bass, eerie wind howls, metallic clanging, dripping water, sharp stingers, tense heartbeat, deep cinematic booms.

Dark, atmospheric horror soundscape: decaying wooden cabin, distant thunder, creaking wood, faint wind, unsettling drones, low hums.

Disturbing, macabre, and scary soundtrack with stinging violin and bass, dark soundscape, cinematic, tension, disturbing suspense, and scary jumpcares at the end

demonic evil laughter with echo and distortion, dark ambient horror background, deep reverb, metallic echo, low drone sound, cinematic horror tone, slow and terrifying atmosphere, no rhythm or beats

haunting and startling sound for a scary movie with a guy in a scary mask and a hoodie

haunting and startling sound for a scary movie with a guy in a scary mask and a hoodie

haunting and startling sound for a scary movie with a guy in a scary mask and a hoodie

Horror movie sound effect when a ghost suddenly appears. A loud 'Darn!!' sound like an explosion. Surprising.

A scary sound of a cow's jumpscare

Horror sound effect of a train running

Horror sound effect of a train running

suspenseful horror sound effect with sharp, high-pitched violin strings playing rapidly, creating a tense and frightening atmosphere, like the sudden appearance of a ghost