The 10 scariest horror films to watch this Halloween

While some horror fans like guts and gore, others like to be scared out of their seat with a jumpscare shock. We like horror films for the rush they incite.

A flood of fear, quickly followed by the realisation of safety, results in the release of feel-good chemicals in the brain - endorphins and dopamine - rewarding you with a rush of euphoria. A study on horror fans also found that individuals who enjoyed watching scary films were more psychologically resilient than those who did not. Malmdorf-Andersen, an associate professor at Denmark's Aarhus University, said that recreational forms of fear in general can help improve emotion regulation and coping skills. These are the top 10 scare-out-of-your-skin picks compiled by Entertainment experts at Playcasino.com, with lots of jump scares to crank up the adrenaline this Halloween season.

The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia

This 2013 American psychological horror has 32 jump scares and is a spiritual successor to The Haunting in Connecticut. It follows a family that moves into a historic home only to discover dark supernatural forces tied to the home's history as a stop on the Underground Railroad. The story is inspired by the alleged real-life events surrounding the Wyrick house in Ellerslie, Georgia. It is available to rent or buy from YouTube, Sky Store, Amazon, and Apple TV.

Extraterrestrial

This 2014 science fiction horror has 30 jump scares and follows a group of friends visiting a cabin in the woods who must defend themselves against an onslaught from a crash-landed alien ship. It is sometimes available to rent or buy on Sky Store.

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

This 2017 action horror has 29 jump scares and is the sixth and final instalment in the Resident Evil series, based on the video games of the same name. The last survivor of humanity's final stand must battle an evil pharmaceutical company to find a cure for their virus, ending the apocalypse and determining the fate of mankind. It is available to watch on Now TV or to rent or buy from YouTube, Google, Apple TV, Amazon, Sky Store, and Rakuten TV.

Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension

This 2015 found footage supernatural horror has 29 jump scares and is the sixth instalment in the Paranormal Activity series. It follows a family who find a camera in their new home that can see spirits and must protect their daughter from an evil entity with a sinister plan. It is available to rent or buy from Rakuten TV, Amazon, Sky Store, and Apple TV.

The Messengers

This 2007 supernatural horror with 27 jump scares. It follows a family who owns a sunflower farm when an ominous darkness invades, giving the teenage daughter nightmarish apparitions. While her sanity is questioned, she must find a way to rescue her family before they tear themselves apart. It is sometimes available to rent or buy on digital stores.

Evil Dead II

This 1987 comedy horror film features 27 jump scares and is the second instalment in the Evil Dead series. It follows a man who goes on holiday with his girlfriend to a remote cabin in the woods. He finds and plays an audio tape of recitations from an ancient book of texts, unleashing a number of demons that possess and torment him. It is available to watch on Amazon, or to rent or buy from Google, Apple TV, Rakuten TV, and Sky Store.

The Haunting in Connecticut

This 2009 supernatural horror has 26 jump scares and is based on alleged events experienced by the Snedeker family. It follows a family who moves to Connecticut after their son is diagnosed with cancer, but they soon discover that their new Victorian home is haunted. It is available to rent or buy from Google, YouTube, Amazon and Apple TV.

Freddy vs. Jason

This 2003 slasher film features 24 jump scares and stars Freddy Krueger from A Nightmare on Elm Street and Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th. Freddy resurrects Jason to terrorise the people of Springwood, but Jason starts intruding on Freddy's territory, leading to a stand-off between the two. It is available to rent or buy from Apple TV, Amazon, and Sky Store.

Insidious

This 2010 supernatural horror with 24 jump scares is the first instalment in the Insidious franchise and the third in the series' in-story chronology. It follows a married couple whose son inexplicably enters a comatose state and becomes a vessel for various demonic entities. The film is available to rent or buy from Amazon, Rakuten TV, and Sky Store.

Annabelle: Creation

This 2017 supernatural horror film, featuring 23 jump scares, is a prequel to 2014's Annabelle. It follows a doll-maker and his wife who put the spirit of their dead daughter inside a doll. Years later, a nun and girls from a shuttered orphanage become victims of the possessed doll. It is available to rent or buy from Apple TV, Rakuten TV, and Sky Store.