It’s that time of year when we trade Christmas melodies for chainsaws, swapping sweet treats for spooky vibes. Forget cookies and milk—this Halloween season welcomes Art the Clown, Stephen King’s vampires, and those unsettling “Smile” smiles!

October rolls out a lineup of horror films for every thrill-seeker out there, whether you’re streaming from home or hitting the theaters. There’s a frightful selection for everyone—regardless of whether you’re a fan of nail-biting thrillers, survival horror, historical hauntings, or just good old-fashioned gore (hello, “Terrifier 3”!).

Here are 15 brand-new horror movies to keep you entertained in the lead-up to Halloween:

‘Hold Your Breath’ (available now)

If dust at home unsettles you, brace yourself for this historical horror film. Sarah Paulson stars as a fiercely protective mother in Dust Bowl-era Oklahoma, trying to shield her children from illness, only to find a dark force encroaching on their home.

Where to watch: Hulu.

‘House of Spoils’ (available now)

Ariana DeBose, an Oscar-winning actress, takes on the role of a budding chef establishing her own restaurant in this unique foodie folk horror film. Set in a remote area with a history of witchcraft, she has to navigate much more than just cooking challenges as supernatural events unfold.

Where to watch: Prime Video.

‘Salem’s Lot’ (available now)

This adaptation of Stephen King’s 1975 novel is a gripping horror story that follows Lewis Pullman as he returns to his hometown in Maine. In search of inspiration, he soon finds himself entangled in a mystery involving a missing boy, unveiling the town’s dark secret: it’s become a hotspot for a rising vampire outbreak.

Where to watch: Max.

‘It’s What’s Inside’ (Releasing Friday)

This film combines horror with other genres in a body-swapping comedy-thriller, following a group of college friends who reunite for a pre-wedding gathering. When one of them introduces a mysterious suitcase gadget, their relationships take an unexpected turn until everything spirals out of control.

Where to watch: Netflix.

‘Little Bites’ (Releasing Friday)

In this horror film directed by Spider One, who happens to be Rob Zombie’s brother, we follow a young widow (Krsy Fox) who keeps her daughter hidden with her grandmother to protect her from a flesh-eating monster slowly consuming the mother’s body.

Where to watch: Available in theaters and on demand.

‘V/H/S/ Beyond’ (Friday)

The seventh edition in the sci-fi horror anthology series features new found-footage stories, which include skydivers encountering a UFO, activists discovering something horrific in a taxidermist’s home, and a woman looking into strange lights in the Mojave Desert.

Where to watch: Streaming on Shudder.

‘Caddo Lake’ (Oct. 10)

This gripping thriller produced by M. Night Shyamalan intertwines the stories of a grieving son (Dylan O’Brien) seeking answers about his deceased mother and a woman (Eliza Scanlen) on a quest to find her lost younger sister, all revolving around a lake with hidden secrets.

Where to watch: Available on Max.

‘Mr. Crocket’ (Oct. 10)

In 1993, a mother (Jerrika Hinton) purchases a VHS tape for her son featuring a charming Mister Rogers-like character (Elvis Nolasco). However, the friendly facade of Mr. Crocket hides a malevolent side as he emerges from the screen to snatch children and slaughter their parents.

Where to watch: Available on Hulu.

‘Daddy’s Head’ (Oct. 11)

Young Isaac (Rupert Turnbull) faces a terrifying ordeal as he mourns his father while living with his newly widowed stepmother (Julia Brown). Soon, he is tormented by a grotesque figure that resembles his late dad.

Where to watch: Streaming on Shudder.

‘Terrifier 3’ (Oct. 11)

Five years after the events of “Terrifier 2,” this new slasher film by director Damien Leone sees Lauren LaVera reprising her role as Sienna, who is still trying to piece her life back together when the malevolent Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) arrives to wreak havoc on Christmas with yet another murder spree.

Where to watch: In theaters.

‘Smile 2’ (Oct. 18)

Naomi Scott stars in the follow-up to the unexpected 2022 horror hit, portraying a global pop star who is grappling with the stress of fame as she prepares for her world tour. Unfortunately, this is the worst possible moment for her to be haunted by her troubled past, experiencing unsettling hallucinations and encountering people around her with disturbing smiles.

Where to watch: In theaters.

‘Carved’ (Oct. 21)

This horror-comedy features Peyton Elizabeth Lee as a teenage playwright who, while visiting a historical-themed village on Halloween, ends up in a terrifying situation due to a mad, self-aware killer pumpkin.

Where to watch: Hulu.

‘Don’t Move’ (Oct. 25)

Kelsey Asbille, known from “Yellowstone,” portrays a woman seeking tranquility in Big Sur’s forests. However, her search is interrupted when a serial killer injects her with a nerve agent, leaving her with only 20 agonizing minutes before her body completely shuts down in this survival thriller, produced by Sam Raimi, the creator of “Evil Dead.”

Where to watch: Netflix.

‘Your Monster’ (Oct. 25)

In a twist on the horror genre, Melissa Barrera stars as a heartbroken actress who discovers a monster living in her closet. Much like “Beauty and the Beast,” this monster (Tommy Dewey) turns out to be a supportive figure who inspires her to chase her dreams.

Where to watch: In theaters.

‘Time Cut’ (Oct. 30)

This sci-fi slasher, inspired by “Back to the Future,” stars Madison Bailey (“Outer Banks”) as a clever high school senior who accidentally travels back to 2003 while using a time machine. In this thrilling adventure, she must prevent a masked killer from taking her sister’s life while also ensuring she doesn’t alter the timeline.

Where to watch: Netflix.