Halloween soundscapes are the pre-created ambiences. Steady atmospheres that make Halloween scenes feel real without stealing the spotlight.
Think creepy creaking floors under a podcast monologue, spooky rain and thunder beneath a YouTube short, or a distant carnival hum in an audiobook chapter.
Hi, I’m Mik, one of TunePocket sound designers. To help you ace your Hallowing productions, I went over our royalty free sound effects catalog and picked the best creepy ambient backgrounds to make your videos even more spooky!
These soundscapes are a great and easy way to instantly add suspense to Halloween videos, podcasts, live streams, games, and haunted attractions.
All these soundscapes are available exclusively at TunePocket.
Read my quick tips about using ambient soundscapes to set the mood or jump straight to the playlist.
Soundscapes frequently asked questions
What is a spooky soundscape and when should I use it?
It’s a steady background atmosphere (like creaking houses, distant thunder, or eerie whispers) that sets the mood for Halloween videos, podcasts, streams, games, and audiobooks. Use it whenever you want tension and vibe without distracting from your story or voice.
How loud should the soundscape be compared to my voice?
Keep it comfortably under your narration so every word is clear. If you find yourself raising your voice, turn the soundscape down a little until speaking feels natural.
Do soundscapes replace music and jump scares?
No. Think of them as the room your story lives in. You can still add music for emotion and quick sound effects for shocks—just let the soundscape be the steady backdrop.
How do I pick the right soundscape for my scene?
Match the setting first (house, forest, docks, carnival), then the mood (mildly uneasy vs. deeply unsettling). If you’re unsure, choose the calmer option. Subtle often feels more professional.
How do I keep the mood consistent across scenes?
Stay within the same “family” of ambiences (e.g., all indoor spaces or all outdoor stormy), and switch only when the story clearly moves to a new place or moment.
Can I use these in monetized or commercial projects?
Yes, just make sure the soundscapes are properly licensed for your use. TunePocket soundscapes are cleared for creator projects, so you can focus on storytelling, not paperwork.
Need more scary sounds?
Listen to more scary sound effects examples. With TunePocket membership, you get unlimited access to thousands of music tracks, loops, and sounds. Download and use any and all, as often as you like in personal and commercial projects.
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Spooky graveyard royalty free sound effect with howling wind, tombstones moving, wolves and night owls howls, crows, leaves rustling, and creepy scratches and coffin knocks for suspense video background, horror film, game sound design, vlog, podcast, dark audio book, commercial business use. 10 min long, not repeating, great for setting the mood.
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Creepy haunted house ambience royalty free sound effect with ghostly moans and whispers, eerie creaks, chains rattling, spooky wind howls for suspense video background, horror film, game sound design, vlog, Halloween podcast, dark audio book, commercial business use. 10 min long, not repeating, great for setting the mood.
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Desolate foggy dock harbor ambience royalty free sound effect with waves under the pier, distant fog horn, buoy bell toll, and mooring rope noises for suspense video background, horror film, naval game sound design, vlog, podcast, dark audio book, commercial business use. 10 min long, not repeating, great for setting the mood.
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Dark cave ambience with water drops royalty free sound effect for eerie video background, adventure film, game sound design, vlog, podcast, audio book, commercial business use.
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Creepy boiler room ambience royalty free sound effect with eerie basement water drips, steam pipe hiss, squishy noises, and sinister tools clutter for suspense video background, horror film, game sound design, vlog, podcast, dark audio book, commercial business use. 10 min long, not repeating, great for setting the mood.
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Creepy old mansion room ambience royalty free sound effect with old clock ticking, eerie gramophone playing in the background, sinister clock bells, and chair creaks for suspense video background, horror film, game sound design, vlog, Halloween podcast, dark audio book, commercial business use. 10 min long, not repeating, great for setting the mood.
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Spooky cursed carnival circus ambience royalty free sound effect with detuned calliope melody, tarp flapping in the wind, mechanical noises, and even clown laughs for suspense video background, horror film, game sound design, vlog, podcast, dark audio book, commercial business use. 10 min long, not repeating, great for setting the mood.
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Mental asylum ambience royalty free sound effect with desolate corridor tone, flickering lights, air conditioning blowing, sinister medical tools clutter, gurney rolls and echo steps for suspense video background, horror film, game sound design, vlog, podcast, dark audio book, commercial business use. 10 min long, not repeating, great for setting the mood.
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Spooky witch's hut ambience royalty free sound effect with cauldron potion boiling, spells, creepy rustling, and occasional raven cry for fairy tale video background, horror film, magic game sound design, vlog, podcast, dark audio book, commercial business use.
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Dreary thunderstorm in a creepy house ambience royalty free sound effect with eerie rain and occasional thunder noise and howling wind coming from open window for suspense video background, horror film, desolate game sound design, vlog, podcast, dark audio book, commercial business use.
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Creepy forest ambience royalty free sound effect with eerie wind and trees leaves rustle, twig snaps, wolf pack howling in a distance, and spooky rustling noises and crows for suspense video background, horror film, desolate game sound design, vlog, podcast, dark audio book, commercial business use. 10 min long, not repeating, great for setting the mood.
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Dark tomb mysterious eerie ambience background noise soundscape royalty free sound effect with dark space suspense feel for scary video background, spooky game, film atmosphere, Halloween event, audio book, podcast, and commercial business use. Loops seamlessly.
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Deeply unsettling creepy background sound ambience royalty free sound effect with eerie anxious suspense feel for dark Halloween video background, horror or sci-fi film sound design, scary vlog, commercial business use. Download eerie graveyard ambience if you're looking for for more eerie background sounds.
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Eerie ghostly background sound ambience with spooky supernatural feel royalty free sound effect for haunted house video, horror or sci-fi film sound design, mysterious game, commercial business use.
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Scary dark woods background sound ambience with creepy eerie feel royalty free sound effect for spooky video, horror or sci-fi film sound design, unnerving game, commercial business use.
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Scary background (think graveyard at night or spooky woods) eerie royalty free sound effect with creepy horror feel for suspense video background, ambience, chilling Halloween atmosphere, haunted house sound design, spooky audiobook, and commercial business use.
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Sinister brooding suspense ambiance background royalty free sound effect with creepy horror feel for scary video, dark game, eerie film atmosphere, and commercial business use. Download unlimited creepy sounds.
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Creepy background ambiance royalty free sound effect with ominous horror feel for suspense video, dark game, Halloween film atmosphere, scary sound design, and commercial business use. Download unlimited creepy sounds.
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Eerie moaning howling wind ambiance royalty free sound effect for dreary video, horror or sci-fi film background, sound design, commercial business use.
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Scary background (think graveyard at nighttime) eerie royalty free drone soundscape / sound effect with dark horror feel for suspenseful video background, spooky game ambiance, Halloween film atmosphere, haunted house, sci-fi sound design, and commercial business use.
