Nothing says Halloween like popping some popcorn and snuggling in to watch a scary flick. Here are five favorites that are sure to give you a fright.

5.) Halloween

Halloween is a film released in 1978 directed by John Carpenter. This movie is about Michael Myers, a criminally-ill man, and his victims on Halloween night. “It is one of the best examples of a well done independent film. It is very well made,” says IMDb.com. If you want your socks scared off, be sure to watch Halloween.

4.) It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown

This family film was released in 1966 and is perfect for all ages. It tells the age-old story of the Great Pumpkin with the fun and familiar characters that everyone loves. So, if the kids are around, make sure that you check out this family classic.

3.) Edward Scissorhands

This Halloween classic was released in 1990 and directed by Tim Burton. The story follows a man, Edward, who happens to have scissors for hands. This movie like many others highlights the archetype of the outcast in society. This tragic tale of woe charms the watcher and is a perfect choice for a dark and stormy night.

2.) The Nightmare Before Christmas

This whimsical tale released in 1993 and directed by Henry Selick weaves a magical web around how one might see the holidays. In this movie, the protagonist Skeleton Jack discovers a portal to “Christmas” and decides that he wants to rule that world as well. This is the perfect movie for one wanting to feel the magic of their youth again.

1.) Hocus Pocus

This hilarious horror flick released in 1993 and directed by Kenny Ortega truly encompasses the meaning of Halloween. Full of witches, monsters, talking cats, and rambunctious children this movie truly has everything that is needed in a great Halloween movie.

Overall there have been many incredibly groundbreaking movies that bring the feeling of fall and this spooky season to mind, but these five do the best at telling what Haloween is truly about.