Five Nights at Freddy's 2 was released in 2014 as the sequel to Scott Cawthon's indie horror hit, swapping the doors of the first game for a flashlight, mask, and open hallways watched on cameras. Its alert sounds became staples in Let's Play videos and fan edits, often paired with the FNAF jumpscare scream for a complete scare sequence. As short form horror grew, the clip also spread as a general danger alarm sound effect meme, used far beyond FNaF gameplay to warn that something is about to go wrong.