![]() ![]() Via the iPhone the old man was buried with, of course. Suitable for tweens aged 12 and up, Mr Harrigan's Phone is based on a short story by horror maestro Stephen King.Ī boy befriends an ageing recluse (Donald Sutherland), only to discover he can communicate with him from beyond the grave once he passes away. ![]() Labyrinth stars musical icon David Bowie as a scary, child-snatching Goblin King surrounded by colourful, fluffy muppets.Ī memorable moment in any nineties childhood, it also introduced the world to a teen Jennifer Connelly, and is a cult classic for a reason. This update received surprisingly good reviews upon release, and has that warm, fuzzy nostalgia factor for those old enough to remember the books and original TV series. Retro nineties franchise Goosebumps gets a makeover in this 2015 flick starring Jack Black and Dylan Minnette (13 Reasons Why). We personally cannot think of anything scarier than a carved pumpkin or a giant witch decoration come to life, even if this one is suitable for kids.Īlso featuring Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child fame. When an ancient, mischievous spirit causes Halloween decorations in their neighbourhood to come to life, it's up to the pair to come to the rescue. Marlon Wayans is a father who teams up with his teen daughter to save their town in new Netflix movie The Curse of Bridge Hollow. Released on 19 October, this big budget, starry affair features Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington and Laurence Fishburne among its adult cast.īest friends Sophie and Agatha end up at the wrong magical schools, but 'only true love’s kiss' can allow them to swap places.ĭirected by veteran filmmaker Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, Spy) and based on the bestselling children's book of the same name, this is a solid Halloween choice for kids and adults alike. In the end, we kept the list to PG and below, before we sorted the list by Tomatometer, with Certified Fresh films first.Charlize Theron as Lady Lesso in The School for Good and Evil (Image: Netflix © 2022) Meanwhile, modern-day fare like Goosebumps, The Addams Family, and the long-awaited Hocus Pocus sequel will keep the torch burning well into the years. We’ve got animated funhouses ( The Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline, Monster House), ’80s fantasies and creepfests ( The Dark Crystal, Return to Oz), and ’90s classics present and accounted for ( The Witches, Hocus Pocus, Casper).īut what’s a little mayhem for the young mind without some Steven Spielberg productions like Poltergeist and Gremlins? Or the maestro of palatable twisted dreams: Tim Burton, who’s represented by Beetlejuice. There’s something for everyone, from the very young ( It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, Coco) to the…well, still young, but we bet they think they’re so grown-up ( The Addams Family). Looking for a scary movie to watch with the kids and family? Or a horror movie that won’t necessarily send you scrambling beneath the covers, with a 6,000 watt night light plugged in? Then you’ve come to the right ghoulish place with our guide to some of the best children’s movies for Halloween! (Photo by Buena Vista Pictures, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros, TriStar, MGM / Courtesy: Everett Collection) 46 Best Kids Halloween Movies
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