The classic jumpscare scream from Five Nights at Freddy's, a loud distorted screech used in horror edits, reaction videos, prank clips and FNAF memes.
The clip captures the moment Freddy Fazbear lunges at the player, unleashing a harsh, distorted scream layered over a sudden burst of static and metallic noise. It starts without warning, peaks almost instantly, and cuts off just as abruptly, leaving a ringing, startled silence behind it. The sound is deliberately unpleasant, loud enough to make viewers flinch, jump back, or laugh nervously once the shock passes. In edits it works as a punchline for fake scares, failed stealth attempts, and sudden reveals, because the scream signals danger in a way that needs no explanation.
Five Nights at Freddy's, released in 2014, made players survive night shifts while animatronic characters hunted them in a dark pizzeria office, and Freddy Fazbear's jumpscare became its most recognisable scare. The scream spread through early Let's Play videos and horror compilations, where streamers' reactions turned the moment into a shared joke as well as a fright. It remains popular because it is instantly recognisable to anyone who played or watched the game, and it still delivers a sharp shock in short-form edits today.