Nightmare sound effects
Free CC0 nightmare sound effects for games, apps, videos, and podcasts. 17 sounds.
Most downloaded nightmare sounds
Creepy ghostly whispers for horror or psychological scenes·background-sound, bogey
Field recording of a forest swamp featuring frogs and birds, with prominent sounds from Bombina Bombina frogs.·ambient, animal
A haunting electronic piece that creates a sense of dread, perfect for horror films.·brass, creepy
A suspenseful piano melody designed for dark or thrilling scenes.·gothic, anxious
Dramatic horror stinger for big reveals·bum-bum, creepy
Jumpscare Cinematic Creepy for game feedback and pickups.·cinematic, creepy
A creepy whispered ghost voice suitable for horror games and spooky atmospheres.·anxious, atmos
An eerie, mystical atmosphere with female choir and ambient effects, suitable for supernatural scenes.·bell, bells
A spooky 12-bar glitch-hop loop with eerie organ percussion, ideal for horror or sci-fi themes.·12-bar-loop, 96-bpm
Time dilation dilated into concave ambient drone washes for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·abstract, ambiance
Time dilation dilated into concave ambient drone washes for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·abstract, ambiance
Time dilation dilated into concave ambient drone washes for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·abstract, ambiance
Time dilation dilated into concave ambient drone washes for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·abstract, ambiance
Time dilation dilated into concave ambient drone washes for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·abstract, ambiance
Time dilation dilated into concave ambient drone washes for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·abstract, ambiance
A fast-paced loop with a dark tone, suitable for intense electronic music.·bass, beat
An eerie, manipulated soundscape of a dark swamp, ideal for horror or suspenseful settings.·audio-mirage, dark-ambience
Lots of Sounds API
Get nightmare sounds from code
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=nightmare" \
--data-urlencode "limit=10"Questions
- What are nightmare sounds used for?
- Nightmare sounds are commonly used in apps, games, videos, podcasts, and interactive media projects.
- 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.
- How do I download a sound?
- Open any sound to preview it for free. Sign in to a Lots of Sounds account to download MP3 files.