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Trick or Treat - Demons and monsters have haunted the dreams of everyone from the Fresh Prince to Ras Kass. Freddy Krueger doesn't only live in his films or in the minds of children, but also in the lyrics of some of your favorite artists. Whether you're getting ready to play pranks on people in the streets or dressing up as Michael Myers for your friend's annual Halloween party, here are 15 songs to get you in the haunting mindset. — Janice Llamoca(Photos from left: Aftermath/ Interscope, Epic Records, Roc-A-Fella Records)

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Michael Jackson – 'Thriller' - MJ made the perfect soundtrack for dancing zombies.(Photo: Epic Records)

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DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince -– 'Nightmare on My Street' - Freddy Krueger is haunting our dreams and the Fresh Prince's.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Dana Dane – 'Nightmares' - Is it just your imagination or reality? We're hoping for the former.(Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images for Vh1)

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Kanye West Featuring Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Bon Iver and Rick Ross – 'Monster' - Nicki Minaj slices and dices everyone on this track.(Photo: Roc-a-Fella Records)

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Geto Boys – 'My Mind Playing Tricks on Me' - Hip hop's paranoia anthem will make you lock your doors and close your curtains on Halloween.(Photo: Gary Miller/FilmMagic)

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Chief Keef – 'Everydays Halloween' - The repeating scream in the instrumental sounds appropriate.(Photo: 47PapsTV/ /Splash News/Corbis

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Eminem – 'Stan' - Nothing's scarier than extreme obsession.(Photo: Aftermath/ Interscope)

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The Notorious B.I.G. – 'Suicidal Thoughts' - Biggie's dark thoughts take over on this Ready to Die track.(Photo: Chris Walter/WireImage)

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Ras Kass – 'Interview With A Vampire' - When's the last time Satan made a feature in a rap song?(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Lil B – 'Halloween B*****s' - The Based God cooked up a track for the festive night.(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)

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Slim Thug Feauring L.E.$. – 'Halloween Night' - Goons at the door? Trick or treat.(Photo: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

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Whodini – 'Freaks Come Out at Night' - The real party begins when the sun goes down.(Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

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Mac Miller – 'Born on Halloween' - Corpse, morgue and devil's night. Just a few of the words in Mac Miller's Halloween track.(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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Gravediggaz – 'Diary of a Mad Man' - Demon possessed or multiple personalities? You be the judge. (Photo: David Corio/Redferns)

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Tech N9ne Featuring Brotha Lynch Hung and Sundae – 'What’s Yo Psycho?' - Tech's choice of beat makes the experience even more haunting.(Photo: Joe Lester/Press Line Photos/Splash News)

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