The clip is taken from Eternal Darkness, the psychological horror game best known for its sanity effects and unsettling audio design, with the file credited to composer Steve Henifin. Its short, sharp scream survived outside the game as a reusable horror effect on soundboards and in fan edits. Creators often pair it with the FNAF Jumpscare Scream for layered scares, using its brevity to startle viewers without a long buildup. It remains popular because a single human scream communicates fear faster than music or dialogue can in memes and gameplay videos.