25 of the best kids’ Halloween movies

Who said all kids’ Halloween movies have to have ghosts and witches? Kids who could do without vampires and other played out Halloween monsters will find a lot to like in this mystical adventure film based on the popular novel.

Best for: Kids age 8 and up. Some of the fantastical creatures might creep out the little ones, and there are some intense sequences.

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The caped crusader grapples with what appears to be a murderous apparition in this critically acclaimed (and moody) animated feature.

Best for: Kids age 9 and up. Some violence and dark subject matter make this a spooky superhero flick for older kids.

Scooby-Doo and the gang reunite on Spooky Island for this live version of the original animated television series. Kids will enjoy the silly and spooky adventures of the Mystery Inc. gang.

Best for: Kids age 9 and up. Skimpy costumes and freaky imagery might be too much for young children.

Old-fashioned haunted house fun with all the requisite ghouls, ghosts, and peril.

Best for: Kids age 9 and up. The supernatural thrills are actually a bit intense.

A fantasy with absorbing, unique visuals, MirrorMask is more haunting than a werewolf howl.

Best for: Kids age 9 and up. It’s possibly too far out for younger audiences.

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A young girl discovers another world where the grass seems greener – but is soon tormented by the twisted beings within.

Best for: Kids age 9 and up. This fairytale presents some mature themes, and the villains are menacing.

For an entertaining evening with the family, rent Beetlejuice. A ghost couple tries desperately to chase away a new family that has moved into the home they inhabit. When all else fails, they hire Beetlejuice to get rid of the new owners of the home. But things don’t go as planned…

Best for: Kids age 9 and up. The plot has dark overtones, and there’s some bizarre imagery.

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What better time than Halloween to revisit the students of Hogwarts, the enchanting school of witchcraft and wizardry? Show other films in the series to make it a complete marathon of these great kids’ Halloween movies.

Best for: Kids age 10 and up. There’s serious peril, and even some of the good guys look frightening.

The sheer volume of odd creatures on display in this film makes it a perfect fit for Halloween night – and the exciting adventure elements certainly don’t hurt.

Best for: Kids age 11 and up. Spirited Away has its share of troubling curses and threatening spirits.

Our kids’ Halloween movies list wouldn’t be complete without these three scheming witch sisters who are back to achieve immortality after their hanging 300 years ago – and they’re casting spells through song and dance along the way. Hocus Pocus is the right potion for Halloween fun.

Best for: Kids age 11 and up. There’s mischief afoot here – in addition to some spooky imagery.

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