As halloween approaches screenings for horror films are taking place across the Bay Area. In fact, the region has a long history as the setting for some great scary movies and here to get into that is our horror film connoisseur, KQED’s Carly Severn.

<p>As halloween approaches screenings for horror films are taking place across the Bay Area.&nbsp;In fact, the region has a long history as the setting for some great scary movies and here to get into that is our horror film connoisseur, KQED&rsquo;s Carly Severn.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>