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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Halloween movies you can enjoy with kids: recommended picks (11–20)
Goosebumps: Haunted Halloween
How about the horror movie Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, where two boys stumble upon a mysterious book and a ventriloquist dummy, and by touching them, unleash sealed monsters that run rampant through the town? Released in the United States in 2018, it features plenty of familiar Halloween creatures, just like the title suggests.
It’s also recommended to watch the previous film, Goosebumps, which is known in Japan as ‘Monster and the Secret Book,’ together with this one!
The Goonies
The American film The Goonies, released in 1985, was a popular work that was adapted into a game for the Famicom at the time.
Mikey, the protagonist, and his friends sneak into the hideout of a gang known as the Fratellis to search for treasure said to have been left behind by the legendary pirate One-Eyed Willy.
Along the way, various hardships befall Mikey and his friends, but will they overcome these trials and safely claim the treasure? You won’t be able to take your eyes off this thrilling, heart-pounding adventure.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Tim Burton’s 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Charlie, who gets a ticket to tour Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory as played by Johnny Depp, visits the factory along with four other children.
Inside the factory, all sorts of strange things happen, and due to various mishaps, the other children drop out of the tour one by one, leaving only Charlie.
What will happen to him next…? Beyond its fantastical world, it’s a heartwarming film about the family-minded Charlie and his relationship with the eerily enigmatic Willy Wonka.
Frankenweenie
Released in 2012, the film Frankenweenie is a remake of the 1984 movie of the same name, and both were directed by Tim Burton.
The protagonist, a boy named Victor, dearly loves his dog Sparky, but one day Sparky dies in a traffic accident.
However, using ideas he learned in science class, Victor succeeds in bringing Sparky back to life.
Once Victor gains the ability to resurrect living creatures, various incidents begin to unfold around him.
True to Tim Burton’s style—strange yet entertaining—this film also presents a uniquely distinctive world.
Hotel Transylvania
A story set in Hotel Transylvania, a resort built by Dracula as a paradise for monsters! It’s the 2012 CG-animated film Hotel Transylvania.
Count Dracula, the protagonist, is terrified of humans and dotes excessively on his only daughter, Mavis.
As the Count is preparing to throw Mavis’s 118th birthday party, a human backpacker named Johnny shows up, and before anyone knows it, Mavis and Johnny fall in love.
The Count scrambles in a panic to break them up… It’s a bright, fantastical, pop-style film.
Be sure to watch it with the whole family!
Movie: Poupelle of Chimney Town
It’s a film based on a story by Akihiro Nishino of the comedy duo King Kong, and it’s also known for its picture book publication.
The story is set in Chimney Town, where countless chimneys spew smoke that covers the sky.
It follows Poupelle, a trash-made man who was born by chance, and a boy named Lubicchi.
Even when others laugh at them, the two struggle to make their dream of seeing the stars come true.
In fact, the film’s story takes place during the Halloween season, making it a perfect movie to watch with children at this time of year.
Recommended Halloween Movies You Can Enjoy With Kids (21–30)
Earwig and the Witch
Earwig and the Witch is a film about a lively girl named Earwig who is taken in by a witch and struggles through a mysterious magical world.
As Studio Ghibli’s first fully 3DCG animated feature, it’s eye-catching with its colorful characters and magical gadgets.
Earwig’s cleverness and courage—and above all, the way she gradually grows—are utterly captivating! The music is wonderful too, making it exciting and enjoyable for both children and adults.
Take an adventure with Earwig in this slightly unusual magical world!
