We'll be getting a lot of theaters playing Halloween in the next several days. Much like when Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" immediately hits airwaves and supermarket speakers the minute things get a little chilly,

As a professor of horror studies, I explore the depths of the genre with my students – and for us to understand the evolution of blood in horror cinema, we first consider how films reflect their times.

Horror film aficionados, rejoice! Spooky season is upon us, which means a bevy of new thrillers, slashers and monster features. Including a Stephen King classic and a found-footage gem, these are a few standout new horror films to stream this Halloween season.

Here are the best out-of-this-world titles that'll leave you feeling suitably spooked: Our rundown of the best sci-fi horrors ahead of Halloween.

From Scream on Max to The Babadook on Netflix, there are plenty of great options on the services you’re probably already paying for.