Searching for a horror film this Halloween that genuinely horrifies? Then fire up the bong, turn down the lights, and prepare to scare yourself silly. Here are ten overlooked horror gems that are guaranteed to leave you and your friends repeating: “It’s only a movie; it’s only a movie…”

If the slow creep of lazy hibernation is sending you into an autumn stupor, don’t give in just yet. We’ve got five films that’ll leave you too spooked to sleep. Shock yourself out of that dull daze with these psychotherapeutic selections from our very own Stu Helm, the master of self-inflicted dread and horror.