Place it near the start of a spooky edit as the cue that something strange is coming, then follow it with an evil laugh once the reveal lands. For a slower, darker opening, start with Hello Darkness My Old Friend and let this clip take over at the first twist.
About this sound
This is a 54-second musical clip built around the familiar Jeepers Creepers tune, with a bright, old-fashioned melody that keeps its bouncy rhythm all the way through. It feels playful and a little eerie at the same time, like a cheerful song heard somewhere it does not quite belong, which makes it easy to remember and hard to shake off.