Resident Evil is a survival horror video game franchise, and short introductory cues from its games have circulated for years on soundboards, in fan edits and in gameplay videos. Because the series is closely associated with zombies, abandoned mansions and danger, a brief intro sound is enough to signal horror without any explanation. Creators often pair it with other tense horror game sounds, such as the FNAF jumpscare scream and the Fears to Fathom notification sound, when building short scary edits for social media. Its short length and instant recognition keep it useful for intros, transitions and parody horror clips.