29 Spooky and Fun Halloween Movies For Kids Based on Their Ages

Rating:G

Age of kids that can handle it:7 and up

Why it's scary:The only things that might be perceived as scary in this claymation flick are when the rabbit transforms into the were-rabbit and the scenes where the townspeople attempt to go after it with guns and garden tools.

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Rating:G

Age of kids that can handle it:7 and up

Why it's scary:Although most of the spooky parts are exaggerated and meant to be funny, there are some eerie music, creepy dark scenes, and two mischievous villains that could appear frightening to your youngest kiddos.

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Rating:PG

Age of kids that can handle it:7 and up

Why it's scary:This one contains some actually frightening bits. Harry and his friends fight off a troll, Voldemort appears as a face on the back of someone else's head, and there is a flashback of Voldemort killing Harry's parents. Most of the violence and scariness are made perfectly manageable by the crew's bravery, but you know your kids' scare tolerance best. (Though this doesn't seem like your standardHalloweenmovie for kids, there is a Halloween scene, and the film has that fantasy feel, making it perfect for this time of year.)

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Rating:G

Age of kids that can handle it:7 and up

Why it's scary:As long as your kid can get past the fact that the headless horseman is, well, headless (though really it's just the town bully in disguise) and the fact that he wants to chop off Ichabod's head with a sword, this Disney tale is mostly a tame one.

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Rating:PG

Age of kids that can handle it:7 and up

Why it's scary:This children'sHalloweenclassic takes place in a super-creepy house, and though Casper is a friendly ghost, his three ghost uncles are not. Although the violence is cartoonish and silly for the most part, there are a few instances of characters dying and immediately becoming ghosts, which could frighten those with vivid imaginations.

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Rating:PG

Age of kids that can handle it:7 and up

Why it's scary:This Tim Burton classic isn't so much scary as offbeat; however, younger children may be frightened by the fact that Jack is a skeleton or by the other creepy-ishHalloween生物。

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Rating:G

Age of kids that can handle it:7 and up

Why it's scary:ThisDisney Channel Originalis mostly fun and games, but kids younger than 6 or 7 might find the battle at the end in which a few of the characters are frozen into a trance-like state a little frightening. Little ones may be upset simply by the appearances of some of theHalloweencharacters, too.

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Rating:PG

Age of kids that can handle it:10 and up

Why it's scary:The kids in this family-friendlyHalloweenmovie get chased several times by ghosts, demons, and skeletons, and they're also locked in a chest at one point, which is a little heart-pounding. Also good to note: the movie revolves around a creepy mansion, and most of it takes place in the dark.

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Rating:PG

Age of kids that can handle it:7 and up

Why it's scary:Even though E.T. is one of the most likable creatures to appear in a film, his appearance may frighten much younger children before they get to know him and his loving personality. The government agents who track down E.T. and capture him are very serious, which is a little frightening, and E.T. doesn't look too great (he looks like he's dying) while he's in their care, which could upset your kids, too.

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Rating:PG

Age of kids that can handle it:7 and up

Why it's scary:ThisHalloweenmovie for kids is pretty tame, though there are a few dark moments. The main villain, Thantos, performs some dark magic that could be scary for younger children.

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Rating:PG

Age of kids that can handle it:7 and up

Why it's scary:Although the Sanderson sisters are mostly hilarious and the spunky main characters handle themselves around the witches, there are still a number of spooky scenes in thisHalloweenmovie that younger kiddos may not like. A zombie with his mouth sewn shut crawls out of his own grave and follows the kids, the sisters suck the soul out of a little girl, and Thackery Binx, the lovable black cat, gets run over by a bus. This'90s classicis a must see — but watch mindfully.

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Rating:G

Age of kids that can handle it:4 and up

Why it's scary:There are a few jump scenes and spooky moments, as well as some weapons and violence.

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Rating:PG

Age of kids that can handle it:8 and up

Why it's scary:This movie is based on Roald Dahl'sclassic novel for kids, but man, is it creepy. The main character, Luke, and his mice encounter a bunch of scary witches at a convention of sorts, and the kids in it find themselves in perilous situations on more than one occasion.

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Rating:PG

Age of kids that can handle it:9 and up

Why it's scary:This fantasy flick will definitely frighten younger kids. Coraline is trapped in a scary and dangerous place where people have frightening buttons for eyes, and the movie is dark and creepy in general. It's a safer bet for your tween to watch this familyHalloweenmovie.

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Rating:PG-13

Age of kids that can handle it:10 and up

Why it's scary:ThisHalloweenmovie is a fun one based on the classic 1960s sitcom, but it's still a bit scary for younger children. A ton of different weapons and torture devices appear throughout the film (though no one gets hurt), and even though the characters are hilarious and likable, their personalities are a little disturbing, so make sure your child will be able to find the humor in this film before letting them watch.

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Rating:PG

Age of kids that can handle it:9 and up

Why it's scary:Based on the creepykids' books from your childhood, this movie brings R.L. Stine's scariest stories to life. It's a noisy film full of tons of different kinds of monsters and a lot of chaotic scenes with chases and fighting.

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Rating:PG

Age of kids that can handle it:10 and up

Why it's scary:In typical Burton fashion, even the most lovable characters in this movie are creepy. The bride is an actual corpse, the adorable puppy is actually a skeleton, and there are a ton of other types of dead people throughout the movie — but it's all in good fun if you think your little one can handle it.

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Rating:PG

Age of kids that can handle it:10 and up

Why it's scary:Full of animated stop-motion monsters, zombies, ghosts, witches, and corpses, this movie includes a bunch of creepy images, chase scenes, shadowy figures, and jumpy scenes.

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Rating:PG

Age of kids that can handle it:8 and up

Why it's scary:There are definitely a few creepy moments and jumpy scenes in thistween-friendlyflick.

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Rating:PG

Age of kids that can handle it:10 and up

Why it's scary:Although this one's a cartoon, it's still totally creepy. The old man who lives across the street is seriously terrifying, and the "monster" house itself is nightmarish — it has sharp teeth and everything! (The kids aren't necessarily good role models, either: they break and enter, approach a ton of unsafe situations with reckless abandon, light sticks of dynamite, and steal tons of cough medicine to "sedate" the house.)

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Rating:G

Age of kids that can handle it:5 and up

Why it's scary:Most of the violence or scariness are pretty cartoonish, though the film has its heart-stopping moments, and Sully does let out a few pretty gnarly roars that could be scary to younger kids.

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Rating:G

Age of kids that can handle it:4 and up

Why it's scary:There isn't much to be concerned about in this special. There is, however, a faux-war scene when Snoopy dresses up as a World War I pilot.

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Rating:PG

Age of kids that can handle it:9 and up

Why it's scary:This is for sure a creepy one, from its overall look (classic Burton!) to its eerie music. Overall, it's a silly movie, but for kids who are spooked by this type of aesthetic, "Frankenweenie" may not be the one for them.

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Rating:PG

Age of kids that can handle it:7 and up

Why it's scary:Dracula is fairly sweet compared to how he's portrayed inother Dracula films, but he does have a few scary facial expressions throughout the film. Mavis's mother and Dracula's wife's death is mentioned here and there, which was a result of an attack by humans that is referenced in a flashback.

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Rating:PG

Age of kids that can handle it:7 and up

Why it's scary:Most of the dark plot points and general spookiness in this one are comedic, and as it's animated, nothing istoocreepy.

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Rating:G

Age of kids that can handle it:5 and up

Why it's scary:This movie is definitely more of a comedy than a horror, but there are some frightening moments surrounding Agatha the witch and her spooky home.

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Rating:G

Age of kids that can handle it:7 and up

Why it's scary:Although Harold spooks the kids at first, his friendly side quickly comes out. The rest of the film is fairly comical.

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Rating:PG-13

Age of kids that can handle it:10 and up

Why it's scary:Most of this film takes place in the dark, inside either a creepy old house or a graveyard. That said, the "scary" parts are pretty manageable acts of physical comedy with a horror twist (think the Maitlands sporting their "masks" with the long nose and giant mouth).

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