The track comes from Daniel Pemberton's score for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, released in 2018, and is associated with the character Prowler. Online, short excerpts of the theme spread through edits and meme videos because its distorted synth motif signals menace almost instantly. Many creators use the softer section for build-up, while others prefer a louder Prowler sound effect for shock reveals. It remains popular because a few seconds can give any clip a stealthy, threatening mood.