With Halloween just around the corner, the time grows near to start picking up a few great horror flicks to set the ghoulish holiday mood. You've got to have dashes of paranormal activity, gushing blood, witchcraft, psychotic characters, and at least a handful of flicks based on pure terror to really grab the essence of good ole' October 31st. But what if you want to nail down all of the above on a strict budget - something we can all relate to nowadays? Staff reviewer and cautious penny-pincher Thomas Spurlin has a few recommendations for those looking to squeeze the most out of their hard-earned cash with his list of Essential Horror DVDS for Under $15, a rundown that can be used either during the month of October or any other time of the year that rustles up the desire for a quality, inexpensive night of spills and chills.