Halloween [1] is practically synonymous with all things scary, and when it comes to dressing up, the creepier, the better. If you don't have the time or the patience to turn yourself into a zombie princess Jasmine [2], however, that doesn't mean your holiday spirit ends there! All nail-art-lovers know a simple, spine-chilling design is your best costume yet [3]. While you're contemplating what type of nail art you want for Oct. 31, take some inspiration here from your favorite horror films.

Friday the 13th

Frankenstein

Saw

It

Scream

A Nightmare on Elm Street

The Exorcist

The Shining

Hocus Pocus

The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Ring

Alien

The Silence of the Lambs

Chucky

The Birds

Bride of Chucky

Horror Movie Mashup