21 Halloween Movies For A Spooktacular Family Movie Night
“When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ‘tis near Halloween.”
There is nothing more lovely on Earth than the final haul on Halloween night. The countdown to October 31 has begun. Halloween is on the horizon, and there's plenty to do to prepare. Planning the perfect costume is, of course, at the top of the list. There are pumpkins to carve, apples to bobble for, and candy to buy—not to mention scary movies to watch.
With there being so much content available on the internet, it might be confusing what to watch with kids and what not, but don't worry, we've got you. We made it easier for you to pick up movies from our 2022 Halloween recs. Listed below are all the kid-friendly movies you can binge with your fam this Halloween.
1) Coco
Despite his family's baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
Age : 2-8
Runtime: 1h 45 min
2) A Go! Go! Cory Carson Halloween
Cory, Chrissy and Freddie are on the hunt for king-sized candy bars this Halloween. But are all the treats worth the trek to the spooky side of town
Age : 2-9
Runtime: 24 min
3) Archie’s Weird Mysteries
Mummies, zombies, and a fifty-foot woman all come to life in this spooky installment in the Archie comic franchise. When a high school lab experiment goes wrong, strange things happen in Riverdale. This journey with Archie, Betty, Veronica, and the gang proves fun for kids and adults of all ages.
Age: 2+
Runtime: 22-24 mins
4) WITS Academy
In a spinoff of Every Witch Way, Emma’s (The Chosen One) best friend Andi becomes a Guardian at the highly-esteemed WITS Academy, a training ground for wizards and witches. She must live up to her reputation, but being the only human Guardian is bound to have its challenges. A fun series for the whole family.
Age: 4+
Runtime: 22 min
5) Spookley the Square Pumpkin
Follow a scarecrow and spider trio as they help their friend Spookley the Square Pumpkin with his worries and anxieties.
Age : 2-9
Runtime: 47 min
6. Casper
An afterlife therapist and his daughter meet a friendly young ghost when they move into a crumbling mansion in order to rid the premises of wicked spirits
Age : 6+
Runtime: 1hr 40 min
7) Gnome Alone
A girl who recently moved to an old house in a new town discovers that her house is being attacked by underground creatures. She learns that the gnomes in her house are the only creatures that can protect her.
Age : 2-9
Runtime: 1hr 25 min
8) Scooby -Doo
After an acrimonious break up, the Mystery Inc. gang are individually brought to an island resort to investigate strange goings on.
Age : 6+
Runtime: 1hr 26 min
9) Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
The Mystery Inc. gang must save Coolsville from an attack of their past monsters brought to life by an evil masked figure trying to take down the gang.
Age: 9-12
Runtime: 1hr 33 min
10) Monster High: The Movie
Kids will enjoy watching all their favorite dolls and animated monsters including Clawdeen Wolf, Draculaura, and Frankie Stein come to life in this movie based on the popular dolls and series. In this musical fantasy and tale of friendship, the girls band together to save Monster High. While the film is more funny than fierce, the movie does feature some scenes that might upset viewers under the age of seven.
Age : 9-12
Runtime: 1hr 20 min
11) Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
When Ivy discovers the school bathroom is haunted, Bean helps Ivy to harness her witchlike powers. With the help of their classmates, Ivy and Bean orchestrate a ritual that will free the ghosts, save the school, and also mess up Nancy’s day.
Age : 9-12
Runtime: 1 hr. 1 min
12) Frankenweenie
When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky's still the good loyal friend he's always been.
Age: 9-12
Runtime: 1hr 27 min
13) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.
Age : 9-12
Runtime: 1hr 55 min
14) Corpse Bride
When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her.
Age : 9-12
Runtime: 1hr 17 min
15) Hocus Pocus 2
Two young women accidentally bring back the Sanderson Sisters to modern day Salem and must figure out how to stop the child-hungry witches from wreaking havoc on the world.
Age : 9-12
Runtime: 1hr 43 min
16) Goosebumps
A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R. L. Stine after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware.
Age : 13+
Runtime: 1hr 43 min
17) Liar, Liar, Vampire
When Caitlyn, the most popular girl in school, mistakes new kid Davis for a vampire, he gains instant celebrity status. Davis enlists the help of his next-door neighbor, Vi, to dial up his vampire act. Together, will they fool the school?
Age : 13+
Runtime: 1hr 9 min
18) Jumanji
Four teenagers are sucked into a magical video game, and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game.
Age : 13+
Runtime: 1hr 59 min
19) Are You Afraid of the Dark?
A group of teenagers get together in the woods, and tell ghost stories.
Age : 13+
Runtime: 30 min
20) Sabrina the Teenage Witch
When a sixteen-year-old high school student finds out she's a witch, her two aunts offer guidance on how to control her newly-discovered magical powers.
Age : 13+
Runtime: 22 min
21) House of Anubis
When one of their number disappears on the same day that an American girl joins their ranks, a group of English boarding school students embarks on solving a mystery.
Age : 13+
Runtime: 15 min
Hope you enjoy our kids-friendly Halloween recs.
HAPPY HOLIDAY!!! Have a blast <3