Five Nights at Freddy's launched in 2014 from indie developer Scott Cawthon and became known for using simple sounds to create dread. In the first game Freddy Fazbear plays a music box style version of the Toreador March when the power runs out, turning a familiar tune into a warning that an attack is coming. Clips of that melody spread through Let's Play videos, fan games and horror edits on YouTube and TikTok, where the tune alone now signals a jumpscare is about to happen.