Spooky sound effects
Free CC0 spooky sound effects for games, apps, videos, and podcasts. 171 sounds.
Most downloaded spooky sounds
Top 30Processed female scream turned into a demonic shriek·breath, dark
Creepy ghostly whispers for horror or psychological scenes·background-sound, bogey
Alternate layered whispering voices with an uneasy horror feel·chatter, creepy
Frightening authentic clown laugh with added reverb·bogey, clown
Dark haunting atmospheric beat with cracking textures·approaching, beat
Terrifying ghost scream for horror jump scare moments·alien, banshee
Gentle soft tonal wind ambience·amb, ambiance
Four layered whisper voices creating a spooky dreamlike effect·chatter, creepy
A looping spooky organ melody with a vintage carnival or circus feel.·carnival, carnival-of-souls
Spooky horror atmosphere with gentle cinematic string-like layer·atmosphere, background
Eerie wind howling through a window, perfect for creating a spooky atmosphere.·2, 24
A dramatic orchestral loop at 120 BPM, perfect for suspenseful moments.·ambient, atmosphere
If I made a movie with open space shots, this would be my background for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·science-fiction, alien
A tense, cinematic orchestral loop at 120 BPM, ideal for suspense scenes.·ambient, atmosphere
A dramatic, suspenseful orchestral loop at 120 BPM, suitable for cinematic tension.·ambient, atmosphere
Chilling wind sounds that evoke a haunting ambiance, ideal for horror projects.·2, 24
A dark, suspenseful score featuring strings and pads, designed for horror or thriller scenes.·background, horror
An ambient soundscape inspired by mystical and forest themes, suitable for cinematic use.·amb, ambiance
Creepy ambient sound design for suspenseful scenes in films or games.·abyss, amb
A haunting piano melody layered with strings, creating a dark and mysterious mood.·classical, dark
Drone Halloween Alien for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·halloween, alien
A calming ambient recording capturing ocean sounds, water movements, and distant seagulls, suitable for relaxation or horror atmospheres.·ambient, arctic
Field recording of a forest swamp featuring frogs and birds, with prominent sounds from Bombina Bombina frogs.·ambient, animal
Soft chimes creating an atmospheric sound, perfect for serene outdoor scenes.·atmospheric, background-sound
A ambient epic soundscape for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·ambient, atmosphere
A mysterious ambient track that evokes feelings of space exploration and isolation.·alien, ambient
Recording of a door opening and closing with a creak, captured with an Olympus DM-420.·close, closing
A short atmospheric piece designed to evoke a sense of fear or suspense.·ambience, atmosphere
A suspenseful drone sound that builds an unsettling atmosphere, perfect for thrillers.·ambient, atmosphere
Horrific rumble, I think it would work great for sci-fi set on a space station for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·ambience, ambient
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curl -G https://api.lotsofsounds.com/api/v1/sounds \
-H "x-api-key: $LOS_API_KEY" \
--data-urlencode "tags=spooky" \
--data-urlencode "limit=10"Questions
- What are spooky sounds used for?
- Spooky 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?
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