25 essential horror films for Halloween

25 essential horror films for Halloween

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Trick or treat! Halloween is the perfect time to catch up on some essential horror films. Check out our guide to the 25 most unforgettable fright flicks, and take our poll to vote for your favorite.

Watch "CBS This Morning: Saturday" on Oct. 20, 2012 at 7 a.m. ET for critic David Edelstein's own scary movie picks.

By CBSNews.com senior editor David Morgan

Credit: Universal Pictures

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