Get ready for a spooktacular movie marathon with these adorable Halloween films! Perfect for viewers of all ages, this list combines classic favorites with modern gems, offering a delightful mix of animated adventures, live-action comedies, and mildly spooky tales. Grab your popcorn and pumpkin spice lattes – it’s time to snuggle up for some not-so-scary fun!
- It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) This timeless animated special follows the Peanuts gang as they celebrate Halloween, with Linus waiting for the elusive Great Pumpkin.
- Hocus Pocus (1993) Three witchy sisters return to modern-day Salem in this beloved live-action comedy starring Bette Midler.
- Coco (2017) Pixar’s stunning animated adventure celebrates the Day of the Dead with heartwarming family themes and gorgeous visuals.
- Casper (1995) The friendly ghost gets a live-action makeover in this charming tale of friendship and belonging.
- Hotel Transylvania (2012) Count Dracula runs a monster resort in this hilarious animated romp featuring an all-star voice cast.
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Tim Burton’s stop-motion masterpiece blends Halloween and Christmas in a visually stunning musical adventure.
- Ghostbusters (1984) Who you gonna call? This classic comedy mixes laughs with mild scares as a team battles supernatural forces in New York City.
- ParaNorman (2012) A misunderstood boy who can speak with the dead must save his town from a centuries-old curse in this quirky animated film.
- The Addams Family (1991) America’s favorite spooky family comes to life in this delightfully macabre live-action comedy.
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) Pixar proves monsters can be cuddly in this heartwarming tale of friendship between a little girl and her closet monsters.
- Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) The beloved claymation duo takes on a giant veggie-eating rabbit in this charming British adventure.
- Coraline (2009) A young girl discovers a secret world in this hauntingly beautiful stop-motion film that’s just the right amount of spooky.
- The Book of Life (2014) Vibrant animation brings the Mexican Day of the Dead to life in this colorful tale of love and destiny.
- Frankenweenie (2012) Tim Burton’s black-and-white stop-motion homage to classic monster movies follows a boy who brings his beloved dog back to life.
- Halloweentown (1998) A young witch discovers her magical heritage in this Disney Channel favorite that spawned a beloved franchise.
- The Little Vampire (2000) A young boy befriends a vampire child in this charming live-action adventure based on the popular children’s books.
- Corpse Bride (2005) Another Tim Burton stop-motion gem, this gothic romance tells the tale of a shy groom accidentally married to a dead bride.
- Monster House (2006) Three kids investigate a mysterious house in their neighborhood in this spooky yet fun animated adventure.
- The Witches (1990) Anjelica Huston stars as the Grand High Witch in this delightfully creepy adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic book.
- Goosebumps (2015) R.L. Stine’s beloved book series comes to life in this action-packed comedy starring Jack Black as the author himself.
- Beetlejuice (1988) Tim Burton’s zany comedy about a mischievous bio-exorcist is a perfect blend of weird and wonderful.
- The Haunted Mansion (2003) Eddie Murphy leads this family-friendly adventure based on the classic Disney theme park ride.
- Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie (2005) Join Winnie the Pooh and friends for some gentle Halloween fun in the Hundred Acre Wood.
- Igor (2008) This animated comedy follows a hunchbacked lab assistant with dreams of becoming a mad scientist himself.
- The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018) A young orphan helps his warlock uncle locate a clock with the power to bring about the end of the world in this magical adventure.
There you have it – 25 delightfully spooky yet family-friendly Halloween movies to enjoy! Why not make it a tradition to watch one each night leading up to Halloween? Gather the family, dim the lights, and let the cute and cozy Halloween vibes begin. Happy watching!
