Light flickers and creaking doors became staple horror cues in film and theatre long before short-form video, because both suggest a place is neglected, empty or unsafe. Online, the pairing is used as a compact atmosphere builder for edits, games and roleplay scenes where there is no time for a full soundtrack. A few seconds of buzzing and wood strain can signal a haunted location instantly, which is why the clip keeps circulating among creators making suspense, horror comedy and escape room style content.