Horror sound effects
Horror sounds, creepy textures, suspense cues, and dark atmospheres for scary scenes and games. 171 sounds available.
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171 soundsEldritch Rumbles
A dark, atmospheric drone with a rhythmic, eldritch quality, suitable for horror or paranormal themes.
Horror Music Loop
A spooky horror-themed music loop for atmospheric and suspenseful scenes.
Apartment Door Opening
Muffled sound of an apartment bedroom door opening and closing recorded from within a closet.
Shutting House Door
A house door shutting closed with a creaking squeak, suitable for tense or suspenseful scenes.
Creaky House Door
A creaky house door closing shut with a squeaking sound, ideal for suspense or horror atmospheres.
Old Door Closure
An old door being opened and closed, recorded with a shotgun microphone.
Creaky House Door
A creaky house door opening and closing with a dramatic squeak, suitable for suspense or horror scenes.
TARDIS Door Noise
Sound resembling the TARDIS noise, created by opening and closing a sliding glass shower door.
Mystic Beach
Eerie and cinematic soundscape of a mysterious beach environment.
Monster Creature Sound Effect
A monstrous creature growl and roar sound effect, suitable for horror or fantasy scenes.
Tokyo Night Ambience
A dark, cinematic ambient soundscape capturing the mood of a Tokyo street at night.
Spooky Ambient Loop
A short, eerie ambient music loop perfect for horror or suspense atmospheres.
Dark Forest Ambience
An ambient soundscape inspired by spooky and dark tones, suitable for horror or fantasy scenes.
Street Thriller Soundscape
A dark, cinematic soundscape with ambient and eerie elements, ideal for thriller or suspense scenes.
Dry Metal Hinges Creak (Indoor)
A long, sustained creaking sound from dry metal hinges on an interior door, suitable for horror or suspense scenes.
Creaking Door
A creaky door sound suitable for spooky or horror atmospheres.
Creaky Door Opening Fast
A fast creaking door sound effect, suitable for quick door movements in tense scenes.
Creaky Door Opening Quickly
Another fast creaking door sound, capturing the sound of a door opening rapidly.
Creaking Metal Door (2)
Creaking and squeaking sounds of a metal door opening and closing, with a haunting feel.
Creaky Door Opening Slowly
A slow creaking door sound, ideal for suspense or horror scenes involving door movement.
Door Creak and Slam
Recording of a door opening and closing with a creak, captured with an Olympus DM-420.
Creaky Door Closing Slowly
A slow creaking door closing sound, useful for scenes requiring a gradual door closure.
Creaking Metal Door (3)
Creaking and squeaking sounds of a metal door opening and closing, with a slightly creepy tone.
Creaking Wood
General creaking wood sound, suitable for haunted or horror atmospheres.
Gravel Footsteps
Footsteps on gravel surfaces, created by editing sounds of hitting a gravel bag.
Metal Footsteps
Footsteps on metal surfaces, ideal for industrial or sci-fi scenes.
Tile Footsteps
Footsteps on tile flooring, suitable for indoor environments.
Wood Footsteps
Footsteps on wooden surfaces, with sounds that can also resemble hooves.
Stone Footsteps
Footstep sounds of walking on stone surfaces, suitable for outdoor or ancient settings.
Ghostly Ambient Sounds
Ethereal, spooky soundscape created with synthesized and processed field recordings.
FAQ about horror sounds
What can I use horror sounds for?
Horror sounds, creepy textures, suspense cues, and dark atmospheres for scary scenes and games. Common use cases include horror games, trailers, escape rooms, jump-scare moments.
Are these horror sounds royalty free?
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Can I search the horror catalog by API?
Yes. Developers can browse and search sound collections, preview assets, and integrate sound discovery into apps, games, and production workflows.
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