This track is perfect for Halloween horror movies, intense slasher scenes, or any kind of visual representation of a ghostly apparition or scary creatures.
Timely clock sounds over-laid with chimes, strings and low spooky oboe combine to provide a mysterious clockwork horror style track suitable for spooky build-ups and scenes of tension or suspense.
This track is great for any scene involving horror, drama, mystery, film, television, video game, unsolved mysteries, mind-reading, horror villains, creepiness, Halloween, and anything spooky, horror instrumental music..
Royalty free horror background music for films, trailers, and games
Dark, tense, and easy to shape in the edit. This collection of horror music
leans on low strings, drones, warped pianos, bowed metals, and ticking pulses.
It sets dread for short films, found-footage videos, spooky reels, Halloween promos,
and game scenes where tension needs to build without stealing the frame.
Use a quiet instrumental bed for dialogue, then add rises or hits for reveals.
Loops keep timing simple on 15, 30, and 60 second cuts. Try
“Creepy Horror Theme” for creeping background,
“Tense Chase” for trailer mids,
and “Sinners Hill” for jump-cut buttons.
Featured composers include Jon Wright,
Erick McNerney, and EdRecords.
Each royalty free download includes MP3/WAV and a license PDF for client delivery.
Posting to YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok, enable the Hide Content ID filter.
If you need no copyright horror music for YouTube, that switch helps avoid claims and keeps uploads smooth.
You can buy in seconds, use stock music loops for timing, and download clean edits for fast handoff.
FAQ – Horror Music
Can I use this music in monetized YouTube videos and Shorts?
Yes, the license allows commercial use on your channel. Keep music under dialogue, add a short button ending, and your edits will feel clean on mobile and desktop.
Is it cleared for film festivals, OTT platforms, and broadcast TV?
The license covers screenings and online distribution. Keep the license PDF with your project files and credits, and you’re set for submissions and deliveries.
Can I play these tracks at live shows, haunted houses, or theater?
Venue playback is fine for events and stage cues. Build a simple show file with loopable sections and stingers for scene changes and blackout hits.
Is horror music appropriate for children’s parties or school events?
Use lighter cues with soft drones and minimal dissonance. Avoid jump-scare hits and sudden rises, and keep levels low to protect young ears.
What works best for TikTok/Reels: 15s, 30s, or 60s?
Short formats like a 4–8 bar hook land fast. Add a tiny rise into the cut and finish with a tidy button, so captions and titles read clearly.
Can one theme cover a series of videos or episodes?
Yes—pick a main bed plus a sting and an alt. Rotate them across cold opens, transitions, and end cards to keep a consistent sound without fatigue.
May I use the tracks in client work for multiple deliverables?
Client projects are allowed across edits, cuts, and aspect ratios. Save the license PDF with the project handoff so approvals move quickly.
Can I edit, remix, or add vocals to fit my scene?
You can cut, loop, and layer to picture. Don’t resell the music by itself; keep it embedded in your film, trailer, stream, or event playback.
Download royalty free horror background music for any use.