Halloween is almost here and, for those not heading out trick 'n' treating, watching a scary movie is a holiday tradition. However, for the more fair of heart out there, this might present a bit of a challenge: Those who watch things through their fingers want a scare-free experience; others might want to be creeped out but not freaked out, while others want the gore and grimness dialed up to 11.

With this in mind, the following handy-dandy, All Hallows Eve list is a road map for people of all fear-tolerances, starting with the least scary and working up to the truly disturbing.

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SCAREDY-CATS

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For the horror movie haters, classics like The Nightmare Before Christmas and Hocus Pocus are staples of the holiday for many, and, admittedly, they're both fantastic films. If you you're a fan of Henry Selick's filmography in Nightmare then it's also worth recommending Coraline and Paranorman, too.

But for scaredy cats, you can't go wrong with two '90s classics: The Addams Family and Casper. Both star Christina Ricci at her most whimsical and gothy and both deal with the paranormal in domestic settings. They also both capture very different elements of the holiday in ways that charm kids (and grown-up kids) of all ages. Plus, they're both just great films for any time of the year.

If you want to try a less child-friendly option, however, we encourage you to explore the classic Universal Monsters catalog: Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man and The Wolf-Man introduced beloved icons to the screen that, even decades later, are still being re-used and parodied. If you like what you see, we also encourage you to watch the sequels, especially Bride of Frankenstein and Son of Frankenstein.

MINIMAL CHILLS AND THRILLS

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Those who fall into this group are just looking to get their bones chilled and pulse racing a little. It's a good place to start if you've never seen a proper horror film before. This year's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and last year's The House With a Clock in Its Walls are a good introductory films for fans unaccustomed to horror.

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'80s movies such as Lady in White and Fright Night are also great films to watch. While neither are really kids movies, their focus on childlike whimsy in the face of horror offers a good, nostalgic look at how it feels to be a kid facing down ghoulies and ghosties.

However, arguably the best film for fans hoping for minimal thrills and chills might be the horror-comedy, The Frighteners. Peter Jackson's film stars Michael J Fox as a man who uses his talent to see ghosts to fraud people out of money. That is, of course, until he needs to solve a real mystery when people start dropping dead. It has a few chilling scenes, but most of the ghosts are played for laughs, with several great character actors present, like Jeffrey Combs and R. Lee Ermey.

NO GORE, PLEASE

Not a fan of blood and guts? These bloodless films might be just the ticket you need for the season. Monster fans have much to find here. Sleepy Hollow, Silver Bullet and The Amityville Horror might offer the scares you're looking for here. While there is some blood, you won't find gore.

If you're looking for a chilling ghost story, look no further than The Changeling, starring George C. Scott. This film, not to be confused with the 2008 film directed by Clint Eastwood, features a composer who, after the death of his entire family, moves into an old home enhabited by a spirit desperate to communicate. Another good film? Ghostwatch, a BBC television broadcast that goes... funny.

If you're interested in something a little more family-oriented and fun, then we recommend Poltergeist. The original film, directed by Tobe Hooper, is a Halloween staple for some. If you want more, Poltergeist II is also worth watching, if only for the late Julian Beck's bone-chilling performance as Rev. Henry Kane. If you don't mind watching things in black-and-white, we also recommend Carnival of Souls, an ethereal chiller that, no matter how many times we watch it, still feels like a waking nightmare.

TERROR TOLERANT

For more advanced horror viewers, Ginger Snaps, Creepshow and Pet Sematary all incorporate plenty of Halloween imagery throughout their run-time. There is also the incredibly overlooked and faux-nostalgic, WNUF Halloween Special. But if you're hosting a Halloween party with a bunch of people who love a good scary movie, there's only one movie to watch.

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Before directing Krampus or Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Michael Dougherty directed Trick 'r Treat, the most Halloween-packed film ever produced. This anthology tells various intersecting stories, all circling around one Halloween night. There is no other film on this list that further embodies what Halloween is all about than this movie. Want serial killers? Monsters? Ghosts? This film has them all... and more! And, it also has Anna Paquin as an innocent, vulnerable girl wearing a Red Riding Hood dress.

ENJOYS A GOOD SCARE

If you're in the mood for a gory good time, put on any from the following horror franchises: Night of the Demons, The Evil Dead and Return of the Living Dead. These films are right for any season, not just Halloween, offering something that only those enthusiastic about the genre will enjoy.

But at this point, there is only one franchise we can recommend in good faith: Halloween. John Carpenter's original film remains one of the greatest horror films around. You could even watch a few of them back-to-back, and for that, we'd recommend: Halloween, Halloween II, then skip to Halloween IV. Or, watch the first film and then the 2018 sequel.

Alternatively, you can always try to experiment with some foreign horror. In particular, Lucio Fulci's The Beyond or Peter Jackson's Dead Alive. We also recommend Re-Animator, but, fair warning, there is a pretty infamous scene of sexual assault in that film, so use caution when putting it on at parties.

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HORROR FIEND

Those in this tier are no doubt well-versed in spooky goings-on. You've probably seen just about everything the genre has to offer. So, while we could recommend some dark tales like Hell House LLC or Sinister, we instead have this season's Haunt to recommend.

The film is so new that most horror fans probably haven't even seen it yet. But if you can't get a hold of Haunt (it's currently on V.O.D and Shudder), we also recommend the under-watched Halloween film, The Houses October Built. Both films deal with a staple of Halloween time: haunted houses, an often overlooked aspect of the season.

Of course, if you're just looking for a good, old-fashioned scare, there are the classics, like The Exorcist or The Shining. For the really extreme, we recommend Martyrs, Audition and Cannibal Holocaust. Be warned though -- none of these are remotely easy watches.

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