37 All-Time Best Family Halloween Movies

Kelly R. said:  A short and spooky Halloween cartoon adventure featuring the Toy Story gang as they head out on a road trip that goes wrong.

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Kelly R. said:  Heavy on action and humor, this scary movie for kids features the monsters from the beloved Goosebumps book series and Jack Black in the role of author R.L. Stine.

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Dawn Denning said:  If your kids love adorable puppies, Spooky Buddies is one of the cutest kids Halloween movies! Five cuddly puppies save the world from a bad guy, Warlock the Magician.

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Dawn Denning said:  When the Grace family moves into a creepy, rundown mansion in the middle of nowhere they are urged to leave by the amazing creatures that inhabit it. The kids are submerged into a world of faeries and fantasy while investigating all the strange accidents that keep happening while living in their amazing new home.

Kelly R. said:  This sci-fi comedy about a secret government agency that monitors alien life on Earth is more funny than scary, but some of the thrills might be too much for younger kids. Once your kids are ready for it, it makes a crowd pleasing family movie for Halloween that is great for a wide range of ages!

Mommyx3 (Monique H) said:  The name says it all but its definitely the cutest. This has always been one of our favs! Its literally the best "horror-friendly" family movie ever!

Kelly R. said:  Ghostbusters does seem to have an ageless appeal, but you might want to consider saving this Halloween movie for tweens and teens given the amount of racy content. The 1980s CGI makes a lot of it more silly than scary.

Kelly R. said:  Misunderstood and bullied, Norman has the ability to communicate with the dead. When a centuries-old curse on his town awakens, can he save the day?

Kelly R. said:  Featuring amazing stop-motion animation, young Coraline finds a door that leads to an alternate world that looks almost like her own. With some creepy visuals, this is a step up in intensity from some of the other tamer kids Halloween movies.

Kelly R. said:  Quirky claymation duo Wallace and Gromit are tasked with protecting the town's upcoming giant vegetable competition from rabbits, including the monstrous Were-Rabbit. A fun Halloween movie for kids of all ages that incorporates horror elements in a non-threatening way.

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Kelly R. said:  A workaholic real estate agent (Eddie Murphy) and his family are trapped in a spooky mansion in this movie based on the beloved Disney attraction. While it's not the best of Disney's Halloween movies for kids, fans of the attraction will enjoy picking out the many references to the ride. Aside from some spooky frights, there is a bit of language and adult content that makes it iffy for some families, so I'd recommend checking that out before deciding.

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Kelly R. said:  We enjoyed this for a Halloween family movie night! The Addams Family creates controversy when their unique style clashes with a nearby planned community. I found it much more family-oriented than the live-action movies, which we'll save for when the kids are a bit older.

Kelly R. said:  After a boy's beloved dog is hit by a car, he draws inspiration from his science teacher to reanimate his best friend. What could possibly go wrong?

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Alex F said:  The Addams Family is a great Halloween movie for tweens and teens, and the theme song a perfect choice for any family-friendly Halloween playlist! Based on the sitcom from the 1960s, a long lost relative shows up at the home of the wealthy and decidedly eccentric Addams family, who soon suspect he is a fraud trying to swindle them. There is enough dark humor and overall creepiness to make it a fun choice for the season without actually being scary, though some mild bad language, sexuality and outlandish violence may make it more appropriate for older kids.

Kelly R. said:  In this film adaptation of the spooky book (adjusted for a happier ending much to the dismay of Roald Dahl), a boy discovers a convention of witches and tries to thwart their plans to turn children into mice. Anjelica Huston is superb as the Grand High Witch. This was the last film that Jim Henson worked on, and the incredible makeup and puppetry might be scary for younger viewers.