Phasmophobia launched in early access in 2020 from Kinetic Games and quickly became a staple of co-op horror streaming. The Banshee is one of its ghost types, and its parabolic microphone scream is a special clue that helps players identify it during an investigation. Clips of teams reacting to the sudden wail spread across Twitch and YouTube, turning a rare in-game event into a standalone sting. Its use in edits puts it alongside clips like the FNAF Jumpscare Scream for horror creators.