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Horror Sound Effects

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Recorded means captured in the field or a studio. Designed means built from other material.

Channel format
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Mono for 3D positional audio. Ambisonic and surround for immersive mixes.

Embedded metadata
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All 150 libraries in Horror.
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Atmospheric sci-fi sound effects blend horror and space themes across 110 high-quality WAV files, featuring haunting tones and Cthulhu cultist elements throughout 11+ minutes of content.
110 files · 577 MB · Metadata
-40%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Electronic noise box recordings transformed through guitar pedals create unsettling sound effects, featuring reverb, delay, and pitched elements ideal for horror and suspense productions.
64 files · 452.6 MB · Metadata
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96 kHz, 32-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Capturing tense atmospheres, this collection features meticulously recorded sound effects of vintage sirens, air raids, and civil alarms from multiple perspectives, all delivered with embedded metadata.
33 files · 1.06 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 32-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Meticulously captured experimental sound effects blend contact and stereo microphone techniques, delivering ethereal frequencies and haunting tones perfect for horror and gaming projects.
288 files · 3.74 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Meticulously crafted sound effects featuring loopable Shepard tones deliver continuous rising and falling pitches, perfect for sci-fi vehicles and tension-building in media projects.
10 files · 980 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Textural and aggressive sound effects merge with pitch-rising Shepard Tones, creating loopable auditory illusions suitable for sci-fi and dark-themed productions at 24-bit, 96kHz quality.
10 files · 0.98 GB · Metadata
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Organic sound effects captured using Lom Geofon reach ultra-low 10Hz frequencies, delivering dark atmospheric elements in high-resolution 24Bit 192kHz format with detailed metadata.
20 files · 3.87 GB · Metadata
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Raw contact microphone recordings capture immersive sound effects through diverse interior materials, featuring stereo-configured scrapes, metallic rings, and oscillating tones suitable for abstract, horror, and sci-fi projects.
38 files · 420 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Through bowed and plucked guitar techniques, this collection delivers 67 sci-fi sound effects, featuring space engines, ambient textures, and weapon impacts, all recorded at 24-bit/96kHz quality.
80 files · 693 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Raw contact microphone recordings capture exterior vibrations and sound effects, featuring stereo-configured metal scrapes, creaking ropes, and squeaking shutters - ideal for horror and experimental sound design.
138 files · 1.07 GB · Metadata
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Through contact microphones, this collection captures organic sound effects including metal vibrations, surface scrapes, fabric friction, and drilling - ideal for horror and sci-fi sound design projects.
38 files · 734 MB · Metadata
-21%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This bundle combines five volumes of royalty-free horror textures and sinister sound effects. The collection is UCS-compliant with metadata, intended for film, television, and video game projects.
1,040 files · 9.49 GB · Metadata
-40%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Metallic sound effects created using specialized equipment include single and multi-hits, both dry and reverb-enhanced, with forward and reversed variations for versatile clock-based tick/tock patterns.
608 files · 4.51 GB · Metadata
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Carefully manipulated sound effects, featuring eerie atmospheres and contact movements, blend appliance hums and water recordings to create unsettling, horror-focused textures suitable for multimedia projects.
18 files · 1.02 GB · Metadata
Was $20.00, now $12.00
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192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Female voices, magical incantations, and haunting sound effects blend with bubbling cauldrons and rustling spell books to create an authentic witch-themed atmospheric collection.
63 files · 842 MB · Metadata
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Reversed recordings of everyday sounds create unique risers and sound effects, featuring manipulated machinery, church bells, and guitar strings in pristine 24-bit/192kHz quality.
40 files · 261 MB · Metadata
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Carefully recorded bell sounds undergo studio processing to create eerie sound effects, from haunting chimes to underwater resonances, perfect for sci-fi and horror atmospheres.
30 files · 1.58 GB · Metadata
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Dark and atmospheric bell sound effects, featuring manipulated church and tower chimes transformed into haunting tones, distorted tolls, and eerie soundscapes suitable for horror productions.
31 files · 3.32 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Comprehensive collection of 71 atmospheric sound effects featuring ethereal choirs, eerie strings, and otherworldly textures - perfect for creating dark, mysterious ambiances in high-quality 24-bit/96kHz format.
71 files · 2.52 GB · Metadata

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