Five Nights at Freddy's, released in 2014, turned the sudden jumpscare into a signature horror-game moment, and short fan-made stings like this one circulate widely on soundboards for memes and edits. While the exact creator behind this particular clip is unknown, its harsh metallic shriek follows the same formula as the classic FNAF jumpscare scream that defined the genre. Horror creators keep using these clips because the sound triggers an instant, involuntary flinch, making it perfect for prank videos, reaction compilations and fake-out endings.