A roundup of recommended Halloween movies you can enjoy with kids
How about a slightly special movie night on Halloween? Light up your jack-o’-lanterns, get some snacks ready, and spend time watching a heartwarming film—it’s sure to become a lovely memory.
There are plenty of movies you can enjoy with your children: stories about witches and wizards that aren’t too scary, films featuring friendly ghosts, and fun adventure movies with characters in costumes.
In this article, we’ll introduce kid-friendly movies that are perfect for Halloween.
Make it a special day for the whole family—be sure to check them out!
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Recommended Halloween Movies You Can Enjoy With Kids (1–10)
Casper
Casper is a film where an adorable, marshmallow-like ghost takes center stage.
Released in 1995, it was directed by Brad Silberling and stars Christina Ricci, known for playing Wednesday in The Addams Family.
With a heartwarming story focused on the bond between the young heroine, Kat, and the ghost Casper, it’s an easy watch for families with children.
Also noteworthy are the sequences that blend live action with CGI, showcasing cutting-edge technology for its time!
Ghostbusters
Here they come with that song! How about the smash-hit 1984 film Ghostbusters? The protagonists start a company specializing in busting ghosts and spring into action with machines on their backs that can fire beams! It’s a classic that sparked a worldwide movement along with its theme song.
The strong comedic tone makes it approachable even for young children.
Ghostbusters II was released in ’89, and sequels also came out in 2016 and 2021, so be sure to watch them together!
Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride
Corpse Bride, directed by Tim Burton and released in 2005, is characterized by its distinctive character design and stop-motion animation.
It tells the story of Victor, a man who, despite being set to marry a woman named Victoria in the living world, ends up—through an unexpected twist—married to Emily, a bride from the land of the dead.
Who will Victor ultimately marry…? Strange yet cute and delightful, it’s a perfect film for Halloween.
Halloween movies you can enjoy with kids: recommended picks (11–20)
Beetlejuice
This is a 1988 horror-comedy film directed by Tim Burton.
After dying in a car accident, Adam and Barbara return to their home as ghosts.
Later, the Deetzes move into the house where they used to live.
Adam and Barbara try to scare them away by appearing as ghosts, but it has no effect.
In the end, they summon Beetlejuice—despite being told, “You mustn’t ask him for help.” Beetlejuice proceeds to cause all sorts of trouble.
It’s not only spooky but also rich in comedy, making it a film that can be enjoyed with children.
Hocus pocus
It’s the story of a group of kids and the three witch sisters who chase them—the Halloween movie Hocus Pocus.
Released in 1993, it was directed by Kenny Ortega, who also worked on the documentary Michael Jackson’s This Is It.
It’s a slapstick comedy centered on a witches’ curse, with more laugh-out-loud moments than scares.
Adults might find themselves thinking, “So this is what ’90s movies felt like…” If you’re looking for something easygoing and light, definitely give this a watch!
Haunted Mansion
How about the movie based on the familiar Disneyland attraction, Haunted Mansion? It was adapted into a live-action film in 2003, starring Eddie Murphy.
During a family trip, they end up spending the night in an unfamiliar mansion for an unexpected reason… which turns out to be the Haunted Mansion, a Western-style house where all sorts of spooky phenomena occur.
It leans heavily into comedy, so it might be fine for younger children.
There’s also a 2023 reboot, Haunted Mansion, so it could be fun to compare the two.
Gremlin
Gremlins is a 1984 American horror-comedy, and the cute creature called a Mogwai—central to the story—remains popular today as a mascot character.
The story begins when the protagonist’s father, Randall, acquires a Mogwai and gives it to his son, Billy, as a present.
Billy and his friends name the Mogwai “Gizmo” and dote on him, but they end up breaking the three rules that must never be violated when caring for a Mogwai.
As a result, evil little monsters called Gremlins spawn from the Mogwai and throw the town into chaos.
Billy and the others fight back against the Gremlins, but can they restore peace to the town? It’s a film whose highlights are Gizmo’s adorableness and the Gremlins’ terrifying nature.