Looking for something to pop into the DVD player for a properscare this Halloween?

Don’t think there’s anything scary enough to sendchills down your spine? Well, there are some exceptions.

This summer, Americans were exposed to a catastrophe with”28 Days Later.” The world has turned into a populationof crazed and diseased zombies, while a small band of peons inLondon, England, strive to survive.

“Trainspotting” director Danny Boyle expertlyexecutes this thorough thrill fest, but much like other members ofthe horror genre, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Come to think of it, the zombies come out at the survivors, andseemingly the audience, like a desperate bachelor at a sororitybash. Yeah, go ahead and check it out.

For the traditional scare fests, look no further than the”Friday the 13th” and “Nightmare on ElmStreet” films. They’re cheesy as Velveeta on a hotsummer’s day, but as far as horror goes, it’sundeniable.

I would highly recommend against the “I Know What You DidLast Summer” films, though. Slasher, yes. If you think theGorton’s fisherman is scary. And guys, Jennifer LoveHewitt’s assets are not a valid excuse, sorry.

The “Scream” trilogy is, hands down, one of theprevious decades greatest achievements in the world of scarymovies.

It began as a simultaneous parody and fresh start in the genrewith suitable sequels, featuring a cast of young up-and-comers,including Courtney Cox.

The ghost-faced “killa” of the films didn’texactly die off in part three either.

The Wayans clan came together with a then-unknown Anna Faris forthe send-up to the horror genre “Scary Movie.”

For those preferring something appropriately-themed, but not tootaxing on the nerves, “Scary Movie” and its sequels(the third is in theaters now) come highly recommended.

On an even lighter note, there’s 1995’s”Casper” starring Christina Ricci – before she became agreat but weird actress. It also features a cute Devon Sawa and oneof the better mixes of live action and computer-generatedcharacters and effects in film history.

For the “Lizzie McGuire” fans, there’s thedirect-to-video “Casper Meets Wendy” where Hilary Duffplays a witch buddying up with the titular ghost.

Or you could re-experience the Hannibal Lecter saga, inchronological order. This means the modern miracle of Ed Norton and”Red Dragon” (2002) comes first, followed by JodieFoster and “The Silence of the Lambs” (1990),concluding with Anthony Hopkins taking center stage in”Hannibal” (2001). “Silence” is undoubtedlythe best, with “Dragon” being right behind it, and then”Hannibal” being the least enjoyable of the bunch, butactually quite the delicacy.

Oh, and don’t forget to turn out the lights …