Interference, malfunctioning electronics, and other glitch noises usually indicate we are in the presence of evil. In fact, drones can often play the part in intensifying the jump scare, as they have primed the viewer or listener for the perfect moment of impact. Seemingly innocent settings like a child in a swing or someone walking in the park can appear menacing when coupled with the right drone. Unlike jump scares, drones are not designed to instantly scare you, but rather build tension over time.
In the words of Super Hans from Peep Show, ‘The longer the note, the more dread’. To really scare you across the frequency range! Horror composers will often use acoustic sound sources like violins, screeching metal, sharp and atonal one shots. Jump scares must be unsettling in nature and often use layers of sounds, coupled with a heavy bass or sub element. No jump scare would be as effective without its accompanying sounds! These are the building blocks of horror movies and game audio, designed to suddenly frighten the participant. These are the 5 must have sound effects to enhance a sense of terror. Even if you don’t create music for games, films, and audio books, you may want to add some of these sounds to your tracks and carry over that same feeling of unsettlement.
Sounds play a crucial role in setting the scene, creating tension and suspense – that’s why horror sound effects are a must have in every composer’s arsenal.
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