Nine classic, slasher and modern horror films to frighten this season

So many of us have go-to horror films, those tried-and-true favorites we circle back to, alongside newer releases with all the buzz. With so many options, it can be hard to choose which ones to watch before Halloween rolls around.

My roommate and I fill a cup (ours is from Dollar Tree and has a skeleton hand for extra flair) with folded pieces of paper, each one listing a horror movie we're hoping to watch that month. When it's time to settle in, popcorn in hand and lights off, we let fate decide by drawing from the cup. Just a little tip from the spooky season connoisseurs -- it's become a ritual in our home.

I have my favorites that I consider must-watches for everyone looking for a good scare.