Horror sound effects
Find the perfect royalty-free horror sound effect to add a scary atmosphere to your project. Choose from over 200,000 sound effects and variations, download them, and try Epidemic Sound for free.
Selected horror sounds
Popular horror sound effects
Heartbeats
Build suspense by adding the slow, pounding sound of a heartbeat to your video.
Footsteps
Enhance the sense of isolation with slow, deliberate footsteps echoing through empty spaces.
Whispers
Create a sense of dread with eerie, unintelligible whispers lurking in the background.
What are horror sound effects
Horror sound effects create an eerie and unsettling atmosphere that intensifies fear and tension. They are essential for building the spooky environment of horror films, games, and podcasts. These sounds range from creepy whispers and ghostly moans to sudden bangs and creepy creaks.
Common examples of horror sound effects include:
- Creaking doors and floorboards
- Distant screams
- Howling through windows
- Eerie drones and whispers
- Sudden impacts and bangs
Music for horror movies
To complement your horror sound effects, add the perfect music for your horror movie. Explore our extensive collection of horror-themed music to complete your creation.
Horror sound effects and more
Whether you're looking for horror sounds, Halloween sounds or any other type of sound effect, we've got you covered. With more than 700 categories of royalty-free sound effects, you're guaranteed to find the perfect match for your project.
Use Epidemic Sound’s sound effects on any platform
With an active subscription, you can access and use our entire catalog of sound effects across any platform, whether it’s for your podcast, game, commercial, film, or social media. Avoid copyright claims by connecting your YouTube channel or any other platform to your Epidemic Sound account.
