It’s that time of the year again! The nights come early, pumpkins and skulls decorate the windows, and eeriness fills the dark autumn air. In other words, Halloween is banging on the door, and we suspect you might need some spooky sound effects.

Well, you are in luck because we have the best Halloween sound effects for Youtube. Our spine-chilling sounds are hassle-free for you to use in videos to amp up the spookiness. And we are making it easy for you - we compiled a list of the best scary sound effects. Take a look at our best Halloween sound effects for Youtube down below!

Best scary background music

You know those videos and movies that give you the chills and make your skin crawl without any specific reason? No jumpscares, no horrifying monsters or ax-murder killers. A dark and creepy ambiance is the secret! Keep it on low volume in the background of your video and amp it up when making a shocking or scary revelation. This sound will make your viewers’ hearts drop and give them that alarming sense of something not sitting right.

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Best scream sound effects

This loud female scream will add some effective drama to your video. The classic horror scream is used in horror movies worldwide but does not have to be limited to movies only. Your scary video can benefit from a dramatic scream as well. Or if you find loud screams too over the top, they can always serve with comedic purpose instead. It’s up to you!

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Best alien sound effects

Mysterious, other-worldly, and ominous. Aliens have been the subject of fear since they became a topic of discussion. And whether they exist or not, they make for great scary content. If you are making a video about aliens and UFOs, we have some awesome alien sound effects for you, like this one.

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Best ghost sound effects

This eerie, mysterious sound reminds us of a ghost passing by, a dark shadow moving swiftly in the corner of the eye, or maybe a flickering light suddenly extinguished. It’s perfect for a haunted house tour or maybe for the final reveal in a Halloween makeup tutorial. 

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Best jump scare sound effects

Combined with a visual jump scare, this sudden and heavy sound could make your viewers’ hearts skip a beat. Jump scares are known to be an effective tool when telling scary stories, so don’t feel the need to shy away from using them. Although jump scares need strategic placement, if there is ever a time to use them, it is during Halloween!

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Best flesh-eating sound effects

This gnarly, gruesome sound effect is for those who want to create utter revulsion in their subscribers. Think zombies feasting on dead bodies, slimy monsters, and cannibals. Or - sorry, ASMR-haters, you are really going to dislike this one - why not add some sound amplification to your ASMR video? 

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Best stab sound effects

Do you have some action going on in your videos? Punches, stabs, or other moves that demand impactful sound reinforcement? We got you covered! Make your video extra dramatic with a stab sound effect like this one.

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Best screech sound effects

A door opens to reveal something terrifying, a person possessed by a spirit, or a screech in the woods. This ear-numbing noise will keep your viewers on their toes. It will enhance your ghost-hunting video or add chills to that true crime-themed video series you are making.

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Best haunted house sound effects

If you are making a haunted house video for this Halloween, this is the perfect sound for you. Doors creaking, ominous birds, and tortuous screams. You can use the whole sound or choose the best parts; this spooky haunted house sound effect contains something for everyone!

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Didn’t find what you are looking for?

Don’t worry if you didn’t find any of these spooky Halloween sound effects to be a perfect fit for your next video. We have a whole library of sound effects approved for Youtube! Click here if you want to check out more scary sound effects, or click here if Halloween isn’t really your thing and regular sound effects are more appealing to you.