spine-chilling

Inducing fear or nervousness; frequently used of a work of fiction.

Japanese Meaning

背筋が凍るような、恐怖や不安を引き起こす様子 / （小説などに対して）ゾッとするほど恐ろしい

The spine-chilling wind swept through the abandoned hospital, making every shadow seem alive.

背筋が凍るような風が廃墟の病院を吹き抜け、どんな影も生きているように見えた。

Sense（1）

Inducing fear or nervousness; frequently used of a work of fiction.

The children's mother was worried that the spine-chilling ghost film would give them nightmares.

more spine-chilling

（ comparative ）

most spine-chilling

（ superlative ）