Horror sound effects

Find the perfect horror movie 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.

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.

Music for horror movies

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.

More sound effects

More sound effects

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

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.

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