With Halloween in the near future, audiences are looking for spooky movies to fill their October with. However, at Shudder, horror is celebrated all year round. Still, October 2022 is a big month for the streaming service, which has a host of Shudder originals and old favorites joining its library. Shudder's October also includes the addition of two collections, "House of Psychotic Women" and "All Hail Argento," which, of course, celebrates the acclaimed Italian director and the release of his new and highly-anticipated film Dark Glasses.

However, these aren't the only titles to look forward to this month. So, here are CBR's recommendations for the best films (and series) to watch on Shudder in October 2022.

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101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time Is a Must-watch for Genre Fans

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Unlike the other entries on this list, The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time is an ongoing series. With the help of notable names in the genre, the show does as advertised in its title by breaking down some of horror's most terrifying and memorable moments. Most genre fans can probably guess a lot of the titles and scenes on this list, but the behind-the-scenes fun facts and input from directors and actors are sure to shed new light on these old (and not so old) classics.

The 101 Scariest Movie Moments of All Time premiered Sep. 7 and continues to drop new episodes on Wednesdays in October.

May Offers a Frankenstein-Inspired Character Study

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2002's May is part of Shudder's House of Psychotic Women Collection, and it certainly fits the bill. The film follows the titular May (Angela Bettis), whose strange awkwardness stems from the torment she endured in childhood because of a lazy eye. However, the real horror begins when May's attempts to date turn ugly, pushing her grip on reality off kilter. Some describe May as "the best horror movie you've never seen." Although the movie isn't without flaws, it delivers a strong character study reminiscent of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

May kicks off Shudder's House of Psychotic Women Collection on Oct. 1.

The Descent Takes Horror Underground

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Neil Marshall's The Descent cemented itself as a horror classic back in 2005. It follows six women who descend into a cave system in a remote part of the Appalachians. While the trip was meant to help heal from prior trauma, the friends encounter more than they bargain for when they are trapped in the cave with humanoid creatures. After its release, The Descent became both a box office and critical success, spawning a sequel, The Descent Part 2, which is also available on Shudder.

The Descent and The Descent Part 2 both hit Shudder on Oct. 1.

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Dark Night of the Scarecrow Tells a Spooky Story of Revenge

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Dark Night of the Scarecrow first dropped in 1981 as a made-for-television horror film. The film concerns a man with mental disabilities who is wrongly accused of a crime and murdered by local "vigilantes." However, in a classic tale of justice, they don't get away with their crimes unpunished. While made-for-TV films have a hit-or-miss reputation, Dark Night of the Scarecrow manages to stand a head above the rest with its haunting story, dedication to quality and solid performances.

Dark Night of the Scarecrow lands on Shudder on Oct. 3.

Dark Glasses Adds to Shudders Exstensive Dario Argento CollectionDario Argento's Dark Glasses

Fans of the giallo subgenre will no doubt be familiar with director Dario Argento's movies. Also dubbed the "Master of Thrill," Argento's work primarily peaked in the '70s and '80s. Now, Argento has returned to the director's chair for another horror-mystery and Shudder original, Dark Glasses. The film follows a young woman, Diana (Ilenia Pastorelli), after she's stalked by a relentless serial killer. Dark Glasses will be dropping alongside two Argento classics, Opera and The Stendhal Syndrome, which add to the host of Argento films already in Shuddr's library, including Deep Red, Tenebrae, Inferno, Phenomena, Trauma and The Cat o’ Nine Tales along with the Argento-penned Demons and Demons 2.

Shudder releases Dark Glasses on Oct. 13, with Opera and The Stendhal Syndrome joining the library on Oct. 10.

V/H/S/99 Continues the Found Footage Anthology With a Punk Rock Flair

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V/H/S first premiered back in 2012 and garnered quite the following, specifically among fans of the found footage subgenre. It has since spawned four sequel films, including 2022's V/H/S/99, a Shudder original and follow-up to the streaming service's most-watched premiere of 2021, V/H/S/94. This new entry in the found footage anthology franchise features five new stories from filmmakers Maggie Levin (Into The Dark: My Valentine), Johannes Roberts (47 Meters Down, Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City), Flying Lotus (Kuso), Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls) and Joseph & Vanessa Winter (Deadstream).

V/H/S/99 hits Shudder on Oct. 20.

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Joe Bob's Haunted Halloween Hangout Is Back for More Seasonal Fun

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Spinning out of the endlessly popular The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs, everyone's favorite movie critic will be hosting the fourth annual Joe Bob's Haunted Halloween Hangout. While the films and special guests Briggs will be covering are still unknown, fans can expect campy classics. For his past Halloween specials, Briggs has covered everything from Angel and Terror Train to Hack-O-Lantern and John Carpenter's Halloween.

Joe Bob's Haunted Halloween Hangout premiers Oct. 21 on Shudder.

Manhattan Baby Is a Stylistic Lucio Fulci Film

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While Shudder in October is all about Dario Argento, he is not the only Italian horror director to be spotlighted. With hits like The Beyond and The House by the Cemetery, Lucio Fulci garnered an international cult following for his giallo horror films. Fulci is known for his gore and unconventional storytelling, elements that are both present in 1982's Manhattan Baby. While the film might not be Fulci's strongest example of storytelling or the director's proudest film, it excels with camera work and style. For those that can't get enough Fulci, Manhattan Baby also drops alongside Demonia, Aenigma and a documentary about the man himself, Fulci for Fake.

Manhattan Baby hits Shudder on Oct. 24.