“Do you like scary movies?”

Whether you’re a fan of slashers like Jason Voorhees or demons like Pazuzu, there’s a horror villain out there for everyone, and with Halloween approaching, October’s “spooky season” has come upon us once more. Between demons, ghosts, serial killers, and living dolls, we’ve compiled a list of the very best in Halloween horror just in time for the spooky festivities this fall!

Quickly, before your time runs out, check out our list of the 13 best horror franchises to binge before this Halloween!

1. Friday the 13th (1980-2009)

Warner Bros. Pictures

After the success of Halloween, the slasher sub-genre found even more successes in the 1980s with Friday the 13th. The film followed a group of camp counselors who are stalked and murdered by an unknown force at Camp Crystal Lake, where a terrible murder and child drowning occurred years before. The series main antagonist, Jason Voorhees (best known for his trademark hockey mask), quickly made his stamp on the genre.

While Friday the 13th is the poster-child franchise for bad horror sequels (we’re looking at you Jason Goes to Hell…), the first few film’s impact on the horror genre should not be understated. Between his mask, machete, and the supernatural elements about him, Jason’s one of the scariest monsters out there, which makes him the best of the best.

Where to start: The first four Friday the 13th films are a must-see for any true horror fan. These direct sequels tell a complete story (and must be watched in order), while the following sequels try everything from comedy to science-fiction, none of which quite stick. Oh, and the 2009 remake (starring Supernatural’s Jared Padalecki) isn’t too bad!

2. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984-2010)

New Line Cinema

You can’t talk about Jason without mentioning the terrifying Freddy Kreuger and horror icon Wes Craven. A Nightmare on Elm Street feature usually follows a group of teenagers in Springwood, Ohio who are stalked and killed in their own dreams (and thus in reality) by the infamous Freddy (made famous by Robert Englund), a malevolent spirit with a burnt face, striped sweater, and bladed-leather gloves. Talk about a nightmare…