Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG)

Creepy crawlies, foreboding crypts, and dazzling action sequences abound in this classic adventure flick.
Best for: Kids age 11 and up. The fisticuffs are fairly intense, and a man’s face gets melted by ghosts.
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Poltergeist (PG)

Best for: Kids age 13 and up. Looking for something scarier? Poltergeist is one of the scariest kids’ Halloween movies.
ParaNorman (PG)

If your kids saw and liked Coraline, they’ll love ParaNorman – a story about a boy who uses his ability to see and speak with the dead to save his home from a curse.
Best for: Kids age 10 and up who enjoy animation will love this flick.