Halloween and horror film viewing ahead of the Oct. 31 holiday always begins extra early at my house. Since I am obsessed with Halloween and my husband loves Christmas, we have a handshake agreement: I control the remote Sept. 1-Oct. 31 and he can play his holly jolly movies Nov.1-Dec. 25.
My interests vary from classic slasher films (last year I watched every single "Friday the 13th" movie) to more family-friendly fare like Disney Channel's Halloweentown series _ my fascination with this franchise even prompted a trip with my childhood friend to St. Helens, Oregon, where the movie was filmed. But that's another story.
For those looking to enjoy Halloween from the safety and comfort of their couches, here are a few movie recommendations from Orlando Sentinel staffers.