From low-budget splatter flicks to studio favorites, horror is a malleable genre capable of revealing the depths of human darkness.

Check out the haunted-and-stalked section of Max (the streaming service formerly known as HBO Max), which features a dense catalogue of genre films from all eras. From legit classics in the Criterion section through the hits of the ’80s and ’90s to today’s theatrical blockbusters,

Horror has always held an important role in the film industry. From the classic monster movies of the '20s and '30s, like The Phantom of the Opera, Dracula, and Frankenstein, to the iconic slasher films of the '70s and '80s, like Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Child's Play, the genre has always enjoyed mainstream success.

But if you don't fall asleep immediately after gorging on mashed potatoes and gravy, there's two handfuls of Thanksgiving-themed horror movies that sought to capitalize on their slim competition and will liven up your evening.

Sequels, prequels, and creepy teddy bears.