A screamer
by Uramine333
A screamer is a Cursed mod that adds random jump scares to survival play, each one paired with a sudden image and a loud sound.
What it does
Screamers trigger at unpredictable moments while a player explores, mines or simply stands still. Each event flashes a frightening picture across the screen and plays an intense sound, so the effect lands hardest during quiet stretches of play. The mod is aimed at players who want tension in dark places such as caves and the Nether, where a sudden event can cause panic.
A screamer mod is client-side only, so only the player's own game needs it and servers run without it. Files are released for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across nine release versions, 1.20.1 – 1.21.11. The project is released under All rights reserved and is not open source.
Key features
Random jump scares
Screamers appear at random intervals, so a player cannot predict when the next one will occur.
Frightening visuals
Sudden images flash across the screen during each event, interrupting whatever the player is doing.
Loud sound effects
Every screamer is accompanied by a loud audio surprise intended to startle the player.
Unpredictable triggers
Events can happen while mining, exploring or standing still, which keeps the player on edge throughout a session.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.20.x3 of 3 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Horror survival runs
Players who want a tense survival experience can use the mod to add frequent unexpected scares to ordinary gameplay.
Who it’s for: Players who want a horror atmosphere in survival worlds. Anyone who prefers a calm game without sudden loud sounds should leave it out.
How it compares
Random Foxy Screamer is a Forge-only client mod for 1.21.1, under All rights reserved and not open source. Froggy runs on Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, is client and server, and is released under the MIT License. Random Sliva Jumpscare is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.11 under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A screamer | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-30 |
| Random Foxy Screamer | Forge | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2025-07-11 |
| Froggy | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-04 |
| Random Sliva Jumpscare | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-06 |
Questions
Does A screamer need Fabric API?
Does A screamer have to be installed on the server?
Which game versions does A screamer support?
In the catalog
A screamer is one of 7,555 Cursed mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,235 Cursed mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
These features are designed to increase tension and fear. Because screamers appear randomly, players can never feel completely safe. This creates a constant sense of anxiety and immersion, especially in dark environments like caves or the Nether. While exploring a cave, a screamer might suddenly appear, making the…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/a-screamer
- Owner
- Uramine333
- Published
- 2026-05-30
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15