October has arrived, which means scary movie season is upon us! Grab your popcorn and a pillow to hide behind because this is your guide to the top 10 must-watch, scary movies for this spooky time of year!

10. "Paranormal Activity" (2007)

The first Paranormal Activity left even the biggest scary movie lovers sleeping with the lights on when a young couple finds they aren't the only ones living in their new home. This documentary style movie is a must watch this scary movie season!

9. "IT" (2017)

This 2017 film adaptation of Stephen King's critically acclaimed novel, is a great scary movie to catch in theaters this October. IT follows a group of misfit kids who search for answers after the mysterious disappearance of the main character's little brother. Their quest leads them to uncover a truly sinister secret that lives beneath the streets of their small town.

8. "Jaws" (1975)

Aww the ocean! A beautiful place teaming with life. And for some, death. This classic Steven Spielberg film follows the story of a quaint beach town that is seemingly terrorized by a killer Great White Shark.

7. "Carrie" (1976)

Another classic, Carrie tells the story of a young girl who was born with the power of telekinesis. An outcast at school, Carrie finds herself shocked when she is asked to Prom by the star of the football team. However, things take a disturbing turn when cruel classmates play a deadly prank.

6. "Sinister" (2012)

Sinister tells the story of a true-crime writer who, in seeking inspiration for a new book, moves his family into a house that is said to be the scene of a heinous family murder. The family quickly comes to find that the crime is not just a spooky story and that the murderer is not only not human, but living in the house with them.

5. "The Conjuring" (2013)

The Conjuring tells the story of a family who seek the help of paranormal investigators after they realize that their farmhouse has a supernatural presence. Investigators uncover a powerful demonic spirit living within a most unlikely host.

4. "The Ring" (2002)

The Ring tells the story of what is thought to be an urban legend of a video tape that causes people who watch it to die within seven days. A curious journalist takes on the task of investigating the tape, which ultimately leads to her watching it. She finds herself racing to uncover a truly horrific mystery before her seven days are up.

3. "Scream" (1996)

Scream follows a small towns quest to find a rampant serial murder who is brutally murdering teens. The psychopathic killer stalks and teases victims before viciously stabbing them to death, leaving everyone to wonder who will be next.

2. "The Shining" (1980)

The Shining tells the disturbing story of a writer and his family, as they move into a mountain hotel to act as the facilities Winter caretakers. The family soon discovers that the hotel is full of secrets, causing the main character to go crazy.

1. "The Exorcist" (1973)

One of the most famous horror movies ever made, The Exorcist tells the story of an actress and her daughter who becomes possessed by a demonic spirt. The film follows the sinister events that eventually lead to a horrifying exorcism.