From haunted houses to scary movies and even roller coasters, some of us go out our way to make ourselves scream. Now, virtual reality has opened the door to a new theater of terror, and some of the experiences you can have make The Shining look like The Lion King.

The hardware you own makes a difference. Mobile VR headsets, such as the Samsung Gear VR and Google Daydream View, make up for the limited freedom of movement they provide you by exploiting it for terror — you’re essentially tied down, so you have no choice but to face your fears. Room-scale VR headsets, such as the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, give you the freedom to explore your surroundings deeper, allowing you to walk right into a monster.

I decided to torture myself with some of the scariest VR experiences I could dredge up. The selections range from facing evil dolls and the boogeyman, to being eaten alive and staring at a killer from the perspective of a severed head. If you have a VR headset and nerves of steel, take a deep breath and step into one of these immersive frightfests.