Five Nights at Freddy's, released in 2014, made the jumpscare a central horror mechanic, with animatronic characters lunging at the camera accompanied by a loud scream and distorted noise. Clips of those moments spread through Let's Play videos and YouTube horror compilations, where the sound became shorthand for a sudden scare even outside the game itself. It remains popular because it is instantly recognisable to horror fans and delivers a complete startle in under two seconds, making it easy to reuse in memes, edits and reaction content.