While some people love to watch horror all year round, there's something about watching something scary during the month of October.
The sun starts going down earlier and the weather starts cooling, making it the perfect time to dim the lights, get under the covers, and put on a show or movie that makes your skin crawl.
But why do so many people love being scared?
When we watch something that scares us, we experience a rush of adrenaline and a release of endorphins and dopamine, according to PyschologyToday.com. Which keeps us coming back for more.
So what frightening TV shows are Americans tuning into this Halloween season?
CenturyLink Quote recently conducted a study to determine the most searched "spooky show" in each state.
According to their findings, Californians are searching and tuning into Netflix's most recent hit, Squid Game.
The only other state that loves the show as much is Hawaii.
To see what spooky shows other states are watching, click here.