Horror / Dark
The full genre.
Open Horror / Dark →348tracks in the Horror / Dark genre
47–152BPM range (median 90)
98%instrumental
2:14typical track length
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A Graveyard on a Rainy Night Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadA Graveyard on a Rainy Night
⬇ DownloadSeeing Something in the Mirror Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadSeeing Something in the Mirror
⬇ DownloadSomething in the Mirror
⬇ DownloadCornered with No Way Out
⬇ DownloadRealizing There's No Escape
⬇ DownloadFootsteps Approaching
⬇ DownloadIn the Empty Classroom
⬇ DownloadSensing Something Behind You
⬇ DownloadThe School Hallway at Midnight
⬇ DownloadStanding at the Midnight Crossing
⬇ DownloadBefore the Last Door
⬇ DownloadThe Door Opens by Itself
⬇ DownloadDown the Abandoned Hospital Hallway
⬇ DownloadEntering the Abandoned House
⬇ DownloadDescending the Basement Stairs
⬇ DownloadPeering Into the Old Well
⬇ DownloadA Shadow in the Photo
⬇ DownloadSomething Approaching
⬇ DownloadThe Doll's Eyes Moved
⬇ DownloadThe Radio Cuts Out
⬇ DownloadThe Empty Corridor Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadThe Empty Corridor
⬇ DownloadThe Only Light Left On Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadThe Only Light Left On
⬇ DownloadThe Door Left Open Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadThe Door Left Open
⬇ DownloadRoom of the Stopped Clock Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadRoom of the Stopped Clock
⬇ DownloadStairs Down to the Basement Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadStairs Down to the Basement
⬇ DownloadToward the Sound of Water Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadToward the Sound of Water
⬇ DownloadToys Under the Dust Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadToys Under the Dust
⬇ DownloadThe Locked Room Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadThe Locked Room
⬇ DownloadWhat the Flashlight Left Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadWhat the Flashlight Left
⬇ DownloadSomething Behind You Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadSomething Behind You
⬇ DownloadOnly Footprints Remain Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadOnly Footprints Remain
⬇ DownloadWhere You Hold Your Breath Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadWhere You Hold Your Breath
⬇ DownloadThe Window You Shouldn't Look Through Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadThe Window You Shouldn't Look Through
⬇ DownloadNo Way Back Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadNo Way Back
⬇ DownloadFound Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadFound
⬇ DownloadRun and Don't Look Back Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadRun and Don't Look Back
⬇ DownloadThe Footsteps Behind Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadThe Footsteps Behind
⬇ DownloadHiding, Waiting Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadHiding, Waiting
⬇ DownloadAround the Next Corner Ⅱ
⬇ DownloadAround the Next Corner
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Quiet tension or loud scare?
The 348 Horror / Dark tracks run from 47 to 152 BPM, with a median near 90. Decide first whether the scene needs slow dread or a sudden jolt.
- Slow dread: sparse, quiet tracks that leave room for silence. The 605 Ambient tracks can help here.
- Chase or action: faster, denser tracks that raise the pulse.
- Big reveal: Cinematic / Orchestral music, with 860 tracks in the library.
Horror games
In a game, the same track may play for minutes while the player explores. Choose sparse tracks that do not repeat an obvious pattern, and use silence between tracks. Keep one stronger track for chase scenes. The typical track is about 2:14 long.
Short films and narrated stories
For creepypasta channels and audio dramas, the music should stay below the voice. Pick tracks with little mid-range activity, lower the level and add a rise only at the key moment. If you want seasonal Halloween picks, see the Halloween music guide.
Less is more
Constant scary music wears out. Try leaving the first minute almost silent and letting the track enter slowly, or cut the music completely before a scare. Silence is part of the soundtrack.
A quick selection workflow
- Mark the scares and quiet moments in your timeline.
- Preview tracks over the quiet sections first.
- Choose a stronger track only for chase or reveal scenes.
- Check the ending so it does not cut off in the middle of a scare.
- Listen with headphones and on a phone speaker.
Where to start
Search horror
Every track tagged horror.
Search “horror” →Ambient
Quiet, sparse backgrounds.
Open Ambient →Cinematic
Big dramatic moments.
Open Cinematic / Orchestral →Frequently asked questions
Is this horror music free for commercial use?
Yes. The tracks are free to download without registration and can be used in commercial projects. You may not resell or redistribute the audio files themselves. See the license summary.
Do I need to credit the music?
No. A credit is optional: Music: Nihonichi Free BGM.
Can I use it in a horror game?
Yes, commercial projects are allowed. You may not resell or redistribute the audio files on their own. Read the license summary.
Is it suitable for a horror channel with monetization?
Commercial use is allowed, but platform rules are separate. Check the platform’s own policy as well.
Are the tracks instrumental?
The Horror / Dark tracks are 98% instrumental.
Could my video still get a Content ID claim?
All tracks are AI-generated, and there is no promise that an automated system will never flag a track, because such systems can sometimes detect musical similarity. If a platform flags a video, follow its review or dispute process.
Before you publish: every track here is AI-generated and free to download without signing up. Read the plain-English license summary for what you can and cannot do, and preview the music in your real edit or mix first.
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