October is quickly passing by, which means it is time to get in the Halloween spirit. What better way to do so then by warming up some popcorn and watching your favorite scary Halloween movies? Don't get me wrong, I love watching classic family Halloween filmslike Hocus Pocus, Monster House, and the Halloweentown trilogy, but this article is strictly dedicated to movies that are considered more on the scarier side. These few movies are not only great films, but also tend to scare the heebie jeebies out of many viewers. Below are my favorite scary movies that happen to correlate perfectly with the October weather.

1. Halloween (1978)

This is an absolute classic and arguably the best scary movie of all time. Filmed in just 20 days on a relatively low budget, director John Carpenter somehow was able to create one of the most widely influential slasher films ever, ultimately turning the mysteriously horrifying white-masked character of Michael Myers into a franchise. This is my absolute favorite horror film ever.

2. The Exorcist (1973)

This 1973 supernatural horror film directed by William Friedkin has remained one the most terryfing horror films since it's release. If you want to be frightenedthis disturbing classic will have you covering your eyes.

3. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

Considered one of the greatest and most controversial horror films, and a major influence on the genre, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre help set a new standard for slasher films.

4. The Strangers (2008)

This home invasion horror film, written and directed by Bryan Bertino, is about as a young couple who are terrorized by three creepy masked assailants. I'm ususally not a fan of newer horror films, but this film perfectly incorporates suspense through the creepiness of the three masked characters.

5. Scream (1996)

The fact that this film is directed by the slasher film pioneer Wes Craven should be enough of an incentive to watch. Scream not only brought the very popular Ghostface costume to practically every teenager in America, but also revitalized the horror genre in the 90's, which was considered to be almost dead.