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Jumpscare sound effects

Browse royalty-free jumpscare sound effects, loops, and sound design elements for games, apps, videos, podcasts, and production workflows. 3 sounds available.

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  -H "x-api-key: los_your_api_key_here" \
  --data-urlencode "tags=jumpscare"

jumpscare sounds

3 sounds
0:08

Surprise Burst Chill

Surprise Burst Chill for study montages or calm background beds.

burstchillchilling
0:07

Jumpscare Cinematic Creepy

Jumpscare Cinematic Creepy for game feedback and pickups.

cinematiccreepydanger
0:10

Horror Surprise

Press I to open the inventory BUT THERE IS A CREEPY FINGER SLIDING ACROSS THE SCREEN for game feedback and pickups.

alienappearancecorpse

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Jumpscare sounds are commonly used in apps, games, videos, podcasts, and interactive media projects.

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