Scary Sounds Are In Season During Halloween
Halloween is the best time to scare people, and with all the props and technology available today, it is not difficult to put together something really scary. Haunted houses, scary movies, and scary tricks are all dependant on scary Halloween sounds. Oftentimes these happenings take place in the dark, making the sound all the more important. In order to effectively scare people on Halloween, quality scary sound effects are a necessity.
Beyond The ‘Boo!'
The classic example of a scary Halloween sound is yelling "boo" to startle someone. Yet, this example is so classic that it hardly even works anymore. In today's day and age, it is rare to see someone pop out and yell "boo," neither in real life or in the movies. It takes more advanced sound effects to cause a fright.
Movie Magic
The scary Halloween sound effects in horror movies are more advanced then what most could do on their own. The technology available to sound specialists far exceeds what is available to individuals. Recently, this technology has resulted in trademark scary Halloween sounds that left people scared for days! The muted laughter in The Exorcism of Emily Rose, the growling in the Grudge-these are all typical sounds that have been tweaked to be a little scarier. The professionals know what they are doing when it comes to scaring people with sound.
A Similar Effect?
How can you achieve a similar effect in your own trick or haunted house? The first important thing to remember is to avoid tacky, stereotypical sounds. Booing and moaning are not going to help you accomplish your goal. Sounds that people hear on a day to day basis can become scary, if they are manipulated to be that way. This is your best bet when it comes to successfully scaring someone with sounds on Halloween.
The other important part of scary Halloween sounds is the surprise factor. Sounds are always scarier when the source is unknown. Try to plan your trick or haunted house so that it takes place in the dark. Whether the sound is coming from a person or a recording, make sure that the source cannot be found. The surprise factor is just as important as the sound itself.
Tricks Over Treats
Scary Halloween sounds play a key role in the "trick" aspect of Halloween. While few would choose to be tricked over a treat, sometimes we are not given that choice.
