Horror sounds, dark textures, and suspense-first game audio
Horror sounds for jump scares, creepy levels, and suspense scenes. 71 free CC0 sounds.
Most downloaded horror sounds
Top 30High-quality raw female scream recorded dry in a studio·environmental-sounds-research, female
Processed female scream turned into a demonic shriek·breath, dark
Eerie processed whispers with stretched and morphed vocal effects·chill, chills
The deep, resonant toll of an old church bell.·bell, church
Neon light humming and flickering in a small bathroom·domestic, eerie
Neon fluorescent tube light flickering and buzzing·field-recording, flicker
Cinematic horror transition with rising tension and metallic clang·bang, build-up
Loud intense female screaming in fright and anger·fear, female
Zombie grunting and growling while attacking and devouring·attack, creepy
Close-up male breathing processed with light reverb for sci-fi·action, breath
Alternate layered whispering voices with an uneasy horror feel·chatter, creepy
Frightening authentic clown laugh with added reverb·bogey, clown
Dramatic stinger stab accent for horror or sci-fi transitions·adpp, drama
Wet squelching blood spray sound from squeezed ketchup bottle·blood, foley
Terrifying ghost scream for horror jump scare moments·alien, banshee
Slow creepy creaking door sound from a shower screen·creaking, creepy
Four layered whisper voices creating a spooky dreamlike effect·chatter, creepy
Deep creature monster roar sound·animal, beast
The sound of bones snapping, great for dramatic or horror effects.·body, bone
General creaking wood sound, suitable for haunted or horror atmospheres.·close, creak
Zombie attack, death, and groan vocal sound effects·attack, die
Zombie groaning in pain with creature-like vocalization·ache, beast
Creaking and squeaking sounds of a metal door opening and closing, with a slightly creepy tone.·close, closing
A slow creaking door closing sound, useful for scenes requiring a gradual door closure.·close, closing
Recording of a door opening and closing with a creak, captured with an Olympus DM-420.·close, closing
A slow creaking door sound, ideal for suspense or horror scenes involving door movement.·close, closing
Creaking and squeaking sounds of a metal door opening and closing, with a haunting feel.·close, closing
A haunting electronic piece that creates a sense of dread, perfect for horror films.·brass, creepy
An eerie, slow-motion sound sample with bass drums and triangle, loopable.·creepy, eerie
Eerie alien alarm drone with reverb and sci-fi atmosphere·ambience, attack
Best for horror games, suspense scenes, dark trailers, escape-room audio, fear-forward sound design.
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Search the full CC0 catalog from your app, game or AI agent with the REST API or the MCP server.
curl
curl -G https://api.lotsofsounds.com/api/v1/sounds \
-H "x-api-key: $LOS_API_KEY" \
--data-urlencode "tags=horror" \
--data-urlencode "limit=10"Questions
- Does this page only fit games?
- No. It also works for trailers, dark motion design, immersive installations, themed events, and any production that needs suspense-heavy or unsettling audio.
- Can I use these sounds commercially?
- Yes. Every sound is CC0: free for personal and commercial use, with no attribution required. A credit link to lotsofsounds.com is appreciated but optional.
- What format are the files?
- Every sound is an MP3 file. Each sound page lists its duration and tags.