Fun Halloween Movies for Kids for Family Movie Night

Aren't you curious how Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, and Mystery Inc. first met? Scoob 2020 will not only let you in for a new mystery but will also let you and your kids discover how the gang solved their very first mystery on a Halloween night back when they were just kids. 

If you are a Hanna Barbera cartoon fan, you'll surely love the major throwback and the Easter eggs you'll find in this film. 

Duration: 1 h 33 mins

Rated PG

Looking for an adorable Halloween flick for your toddler? Spookley might just be the cutest pumpkin you'll ever know. Because of his unusual shape, he's teased by other mean pumpkins. Fortunately, he has friends who got his back. 

Spookley: The Square Pumpkin, is available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Amazon Prime Video.

Duration: 47 mins

Rated G

You might not know, but the kookiest family in the neighborhood came back with their first animated movie on the big screen! You wouldn’t want to miss watching this extra-hilarious and iconic fun-filled Halloween movie with the kids!

Plus, if you and your kids found yourself wanting more, The Addams Family 2 is released just this October 1, 2021, in time for this year’s Halloween. And of course, both movies are available on Amazon Prime today!

Duration: 1 h 26 mins

Rated PG

Halloween movie night equals Jack Skellington, agree? Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas is both a fang-tastic Halloween and Christmas treat for kids and those kids at heart! It's dark, romantic, spooky, and Tim Burton at its best. 

This phenomenal stop-motion-animated flick is best suited for kids ages seven and up and for adults too. Plus, it's available in different formats on Amazon as well.

Duration: 1 h 16 mins

Rated PG

Missing where'd it all started? Pop that popcorn and revisit Hotel Transylvania's first hotel opening together with your little ones! It's wholesome, family-friendly, and will also make a great first scary movie for kids. 

If you can't get enough of Count Dracula and his antics, you certainly must continue watching its second and third movies. You can rent or buy all Hotel Transylvania movies on Amazon Prime, but they are also available on DVD and Blu-ray. 

Duration: 1 h 31 mins

Rated PG

For sure not only the kids will be able to enjoy this fang-tastic crossover! Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. team up with Courage the Cowardly Dog for the first time in this Straight Outta Nowhere movie to defeat an army of insects who want to take over the world.  

This crossover flick was released only last September 14, 2021, and is available in Amazon Prime Video and DVD format as well. 

Duration: 1 h 18 mins

Rated PG

Kids ages nine and above will love this all-time favorite spooktacular stop-motion animated film. This movie from the director of Nightmare Before Christmas features Caroline Jones, a young girl, who is much like a counterpart of Jack Skellington. Like Jack, she also found a door that led her to the world she was wishing for. Little did she know this will come with a price. 

Coraline is not only available in Amazon Prime Video but other formats as well. 

Duration: 1 h 40 mins

Rated PG

If you or one of your family members is a fan of Tim Burton, do not forget to include this eerie and heartbreakingly gourd-geous stop-motion film in your watchlist. Tim Burton's Corpse Bride is not only for tweens to enjoy but the whole family too. 

It's available in Amazon Prime Video and DVD, Blu-ray, and Multi-format as well. 

Duration: 1 h 17 mins

Rated PG

Filled with adventures and quicky creatures, kids and adults alike will never be able to resist this movie. The Boxtrolls is an exciting story of a young boy raised by adorable monsters living below the street. Together, they go on a mission to save the town and save his family from the town's villain. 

You can get it on Amazon in Blu-ray, DVD, and rent or buy it in Amazon Prime Video. 

Duration: 1 h 35 mins

Rated PG

Short but funny with a good amount of scare for the little kids. Toy Story of Terror tells the story of the toys as they ended up spending the night in a roadside motel and Mr. Potato Head goes missing. As they try to find their friend, the toys get caught up in a mysterious adventure they have never expected.

It's available in DVD, Blu-ray, and multi-format in Amazon, and HD in Amazon Prime Video. 

Duration: 1 h 4 mins

Rated G

A zombie and thrill-filled kid-friendly stop motion animation for kids of all ages! ParaNorman introduces Norman, an 11-year-old kid who can communicate with the dead. The town judged him for having strange capabilities but then soon enough changed their opinion when zombies started to invade the town because of a witch's curse.

ParaNorman is full of mystery, thrill, adventures, and most of all, lessons to be learned for the kids. It's available on Amazon in different formats and Amazon Prime Video as well.

Duration: 1 h 32 mins

Rated PG

Who doesn't love Casper?! If your tweens haven't watched this movie yet, it's certainly a must for you to introduce him/her to the friendliest ghost of all time!

Casper is a fun, touching, and kid-friendly movie but it is considered best suited for tweens as the movie also tackles death and bullying.

Duration: 1 h 40 mins

Rated PG

If you and your kids have never seen E.T. before, this is the sign that you must finally grab this Steven Spielberg classic! The unexpected connection, friendship, love, and mystery between the characters in the movie will not only fill your heart with warmth but will teach a lot to the kids as well. 

Whether you want it on DVD, Blu-ray, or multi-format, Amazon got it for you. 

Duration: 1 h 54 mins

Rated PG

Dark, funny, tragic, and one of most-loved Johnny Depp and Tim Burton films, up until today, Edward Scissorhands is a must-watch for older kids and tweens as well. 

This horror classic is on Amazon Prime Video and is also available in multiple formats so better grab your own copy now! 

Duration: 1 h 44 mins

Rated PG 13

A family vacation turned into a spooky adventure. Jim Evers, the character played by Eddi Murphy, is a workaholic real estate agent who ended up bringing his family into a haunted mansion filled with ghosts, demons, and skeletons.

The Haunted Mansion is fun, spooky, thrilling, and not too scary even for the kids. But still, it's highly recommended for kids ages ten and up. 

Duration: 1 h 27 mins

Rated PG

If you're one of those parents who loved reading Goosebumps as a child, I bet you've already watched this movie adaptation. However, this monster flick might just be more entertaining with the kids around this Halloween! It's action-packed, entertaining, and is best suited for kids ages nine and up. 

If you've found yourselves wanting more, Goosebumps 2 is also available on Amazon Prime Video, DVD, and Blu-ray.

Duration: 1 h 43 mins

Rated PG

Reminisce the music of David Bowie and don't let your kids miss out on one of the best kid-friendly movies of all time. Labyrinth is a fairy tale story with goblins, muppets, and a young heroine who wished her baby brother to be gone. 

The movie is not all about the creepy creatures and the thrilling adventure in the Goblin King's realm, it's also filled with important life lessons that will surely be helpful for the kids. 

Duration: 1 h 41 mins

Rated PG

With the nearing release of the Hocus Pocus sequel movie, it's just the perfect time to rewatch this classic Halloween flick that stood the test of time. With the three wild witches and their spooks and scares, Hocus Pocus is best suitable for tweens. 

If your youngsters ended up loving the movie (which is expected), you might want to get the Hocus Pocus and The All-New Sequel novel first as well while waiting for the sequel movie that will be released in 2022. 

Duration: 1 h 36 mins

Rated PG

If you have older kids in the house who prefer a pretty recent Halloween movie, The House with a Clock in Its Walls will be a hit! It tells the story of Lewis, a young boy who moved in with his warlock uncle in a house that makes creepy tick-tock sounds. 

You can grab a DVD or Blu-ray copy of it now on Amazon or rent or buy it in Amazon Prime Video. 

Duration: 1 h 45 mins

Rated PG

Another Tim Burton masterpiece suited for older kids ages 12 and up. Beetlejuice is a cult classic starring two ghosts who did everything to shoo away the family who moved into their house after their death. The movie is a bit dark but kookie and entertaining to watch.

You can get it on Amazon on DVD and Blu-ray or rent or buy it on HD on Amazon Prime Video.

Duration: 1 h 32 mins

Rated PG