Sound is very important in horror films because it builds the tension and creates the right atmosphere for a certain scene. For example if there is a jump scare, low sustained notes with fast high-pitched notes on top played by the violins are most likely going to be playing as it makes the audience feel uneasy and makes the scare even more frightening. Without this sound, there will be less tension making the scare not as frightening.
Here is a scene from 'Psycho'. The non-diegetic music playing is building the tension before the murder takes place. This gives the audience an eerie feeling which is what the film's main purpose is. The same scene is played again, however there is no non-diegetic sound. This makes the scene not very frightening, defeating the aim of the film.
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