Five Nights at Freddy's launched in 2014 as an indie horror game by Scott Cawthon, built around surviving nights while animatronics move toward the player's office. Sounds tied to the doorway became shorthand among fans for being caught off guard, and clips were widely re-uploaded as standalone effects for edits and soundboards. This door cue survived beyond the game because it communicates threat without needing visuals, making it a staple for horror memes, fan videos, and quick tension beats in gaming content.