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The inaudible sound that makes horror feel worse

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Infrasound consists of rumbling acoustic waves that fall just below the threshold of human hearing. Filmmakers strategically weave these inaudible frequencies into the soundtrack, causing viewers to experience subtle physical vibrations, nausea, and an inexplicable sense of impending doom.

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