12 Enchanting Movies to Watch with Kids This Halloween

If you are looking for movies with a Halloween flavour to watch with your kids, but aren’t sure which ones to choose… because you don’t want to frighten the living daylights out of them…

I’ve got some wonderfully enchanting movies that will delight kids of all ages.

Movies that are totally suitable for kids to watch and yet totally embrace the spirit of Halloween.

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Finding the right Halloween movie that balances fun and fright can be a bit tricky, especially when watching with younger kids.

The good news is there are plenty of options that deliver just the right amount of spookiness without crossing the line into nightmare territory.

I’ve curated a list of Halloween-themed or spooky movies from animated adventures to classic comedies, these films offer something for everyone in the family to enjoy together.

So whether you just want to get everyone in the Halloween spirit or want to find a fun alternative to trick or treating, this is the list for you.

12 Family-Friendly Halloween Movies

Here are my top picks for family-friendly Halloween movies that will make your Halloween night extra special.

Make an afternoon of it with an easy Halloween craft before the movie. A small boo basket with popcorn and a book is another way to add a seasonal surprise.

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Hocus Pocus (PG)

Three witches are resurrected in Salem, Massachusetts on Halloween night, and it’s up to two teenagers, a young girl, and an immortal cat to put an end to their reign of terror.

And there is also Hocus Pocus 2, which was released in 2023…

Casper (PG)

A friendly young ghost named Casper befriends a little girl who moves into the haunted mansion he inhabits with his mischievous uncles.

Hotel Transylvania (PG)

Count Dracula runs a lavish resort for monsters, but things get complicated when a human boy discovers the hotel and falls for Dracula’s teenage daughter.

Monster House (PG)

Three kids discover that a neighborhood house is actually a living, breathing, scary monster, and they must find a way to stop it before it destroys the town.

Coraline (PG)

A young girl discovers a secret door in her new home and enters an alternate world that closely mirrors her own, but it turns out to be more sinister than it first appears.

ParaNorman (PG)

A young boy named Norman can see and speak to the dead, and he must use his abilities to save his town from a centuries-old curse.

Frankenweenie (PG)

A young boy named Victor brings his dog back to life with a science experiment, but the revived pet sparks unintended consequences in their small town.

Goosebumps (PG)

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.

Coco (PG)

A young boy named Miguel embarks on an extraordinary journey to the Land of the Dead to discover the truth about his family history and unlock his musical potential.

The Addams Family (PG)

The spooky, kooky Addams family faces off against a greedy reality TV host while preparing for their extended family to arrive for a major celebration.

The Witches (PG)

A young boy stumbles upon a secret coven of witches and must team up with his grandmother to stop their evil plan to turn children into mice.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)

Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town and decides he wants to celebrate the holiday, leading to a mix of spooky and festive misadventures. This is a great movie to seague from Halloween to Christmas in one hit