Punctuate a scare on the frame it happens
A sharp gasp on the cut makes a shock land harder, in a horror game, an animated short or a jump-scare clip.
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Scared
A sharp frightened gasp, a quiet whimper, a high scream cracking at the peak and shaky ragged breathing. Describe the fear you want to hear and Morphic generates the voice, clean.
- Describe the exact frightened reaction your scene needs, from a gasp to a scream
- Yours alone, not a stock clip already in a hundred other videos
- Download clean audio and drop it straight into your edit
Scared sounds for games, animation, and video edits
Frightened gasp
One sharp intake of breath with a trembling catch, the first beat of a scare.
Generate a scared sound from a prompt
Pick a starting point, edit anything you like, then generate it in Morphic.
Ways to use a scared sound effect
Fill a silent shot with rising dread
Ragged breathing under a still shot builds fear without music, in a thriller, a game level or a short film.
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Show a character hiding and trying not to be heard
A whimper and a whispered plea tell the viewer how afraid someone is, in a drama, a podcast scene or a stealth game.
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Imply a terror the camera never shows
A muffled cry from behind a closed door tells the audience something bad is happening, in a horror film, an audio drama or a game.
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FAQs
What is a scared sound effect?
It is the voice of someone frightened: a gasp, a whimper, ragged breathing, a muffled cry or a scream. It carries fear without any words or any story around it.
Where can I get scared sounds for a video?
Describe the reaction and generate it. Each of the six sounds here was made from the prompt printed beside it, so you can choose a gasp or a whimper and change the intensity.
How do I make a custom scared sound?
Name the vocal action and add a quality word. "A quiet frightened whimper from an adult, short broken breathy notes with a shaky wobble" gives Morphic a clear voice to build.
What is the difference between a scared gasp and a scream?
A gasp is a short sharp breath in, the first instant of fear. A scream is a loud sustained cry that follows, so use the gasp for subtle shocks and the scream for the peak.
Can I use these scared sounds commercially?
Yes, audio generated on paid plans can be used commercially. See our terms for full licensing details. The voice is generated, so it does not belong to a real performer from another project.
Why does my scared sound feel like acting?
Over-the-top screams read as theatre. Ask for shaky, breathy and quiet, with a cut-off ending, and keep each prompt to a single reaction at a time.