Redeads are zombie-like enemies from The Legend of Zelda series, and this scream comes from The Wind Waker, released for the Nintendo GameCube in 2002. In the game, Redeads lurk in dark dungeons and graveyards, and their scream paralyzes Link, making them one of the most feared regular enemies despite their slow movement. The sound has since been ripped and shared on soundboards, where Zelda fans use it outside the game as a shorthand for horror, dread, or a sudden fright. Its high pitch and instant recognizability keep it popular for memes and edits years later.