"Berberian Sound Studio," currently streaming for free on Tubi, examines an overlooked aspect of horror production through a ...

With 'undertone' making itself heard in theaters this week, we look at six horror films where the sound design is the star.

Researchers identify a brain pathway in humans that enables rapid, unconscious fear responses to scary sounds, similar to ...

I was recently watching a scene from the 2025 film Weapons for a monograph I’m writing and noticed a familiar sound: a low, unsettling drone as a character walks down a hallway. It’s the same kind of ...

Scientists have discovered a brain pathway that explains why scary sounds can trigger fear before you even understand what ...

You know the sound: It's eerie and echoing, and it makes the little hairs on your arms stand up immediately. So many horror movies use it to create a chilling atmosphere, and even some reality shows ...

Sound plays a crucial role in enhancing the immersive horror experience in games. Some titles like "Don't Scream" and "A Quiet Place" require players to remain silent for survival. Games like "Dead By ...

A podcaster investigates eerie audio files in Ian Tuason’s supernatural thriller, but the sound-driven suspense barely ...

Joel Medina spent his life devouring all things pop culture - for better and worse (he watched Final Destination way too young). Born and raised in LA County, he spent his summers watching every movie ...

The sound of a rope pulling tight. A gush of fluid, followed by a wet, dribbling noise. A blade cutting through meat. All very ordinary sounds, but given the right context and spotlight, these may ...

Preclinical studies on animals have identified brain pathways that drive quick, protective fear responses to "scary" sounds.