Top 10 Children and Family Horror Movies to Watch for Halloween. Halloween is a traditional holiday observed in many Christian countries worldwide on October 31. This is known as the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows’ Day. In today’s day and age, Halloween has become associated with horror and supernatural factors. People dress up in Halloween costumes and put up Halloween decorations. In addition, many people dress up in Halloween costumes and trick-or-treating. However, many people prefer to stay indoors and let the Halloween spirit take over by watching Halloween movies. Here are the top 10 Children and Family Horror Movies to Watch for Halloween.
The Addams Family
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The Addams Family is a 2019 supernatural comedy horror film. It was released on October 11, 2019. Furthermore, Netflix’s Wednesday is also based on The Addams Family. Moreover, The Addams Family is a spooky family that is trying to adapt to the modern world. They live in isolation in a mansion on the hill. Moreover, their lives are disrupted when a TV show host decides to create a picture-perfect neighborhood near their home. It becomes tough for people to move into the neighborhood because of The Addams Family’s appearance. However, life becomes tougher when Wednesday befriends a normal girl named Parker. This top 10 Children and Family Horror Movies to Watch for Halloween depicts themes of being accepted by not only society but also by urself.
Coraline
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Coraline is a 2009 horror and fantasy movie. This movie comes in second place for the top 10 Children and Family Horror Movies to Watch for Halloween. Coraline is animated by Henry Selick and based on Neil Gaiman’s novel. In addition, this Halloween horror movie follows the story of Coraline who finds a secret door in her house that leads her into a parallel world. In the “Other World”, Corlaine finds a different version of herself. She has her “Other Mother” and “Other Father” who seem loving and caring as opposed to her original parents who are workaholics. However, in the “Other World,” everyone has buttons sewn in for their eyes, which depicts something is wrong. Coraline soon realizes that her “Other Mother” wants to sew buttons in her eyes too to keep her there forever. Will Coraline be able to escape? In addition, the movie depicts themes of horror, appearances vs reality, and bravery.
Hotel Transylvania
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Hotel Transylvania is a comedy horror movie. This movie ranks number 3 in the top 10 Children and Family Horror Movies to Watch for Halloween. Hotel Transylvania revolves around a secluded hotel of monsters that is run by Count Dracula. The hotel is built as a haven away from dangerous humans. However, when Dracula’s daughter turns 118, she wants to explore the human world. Dracula tries his best to forbid her but is unsuccessful when a human ventures into the hotel. Dracula disguises Johnathan as a monster to avoid chaos with the monsters. However, Mavis, Dracula’s daughter is very intrigued by Johnathan. Will Dracula be able to protect his daughter and the other monsters from the dangerous Johnathan? In addition, this Halloween horror movie depicts notions of love, trust, and acceptance.
Goosebumps
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Who didn’t love R.L. Stine growing up? Goosebumps is a 2015 horror comedy movie based on R.L. Stine’s novels. It follows the story of Zach Cooper who moves into a new town. Everything is boring until he meets his neighbor Hannah. Zach is surprised to learn that Hannah is the daughter of the famous R.L. Stine! Zach soon learns that the monsters in Stines books are real and that they are all trapped in the books. When Zach opens a manuscript, it unleashes the abominable snowman into the human world. In addition, other monsters like the evil ventriloquist dummy, the werewolf of Fever Swamp, and other famous monsters from Stine’s novel are released into the real world as well. Will Zach be able to capture the monsters before they take over?
The Haunted Mansion
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The Haunted Mansion is a 2003 supernatural horror-comedy movie. The movie follows the famous Jim Evers who is a travel agent. One day Jim and his family are out for a drive when they visit Gracey Manor, a mansion that Jim hopes to one day sell. However, upon their arrival, they soon learn that the mansion is haunted by ghosts. The butler, Ramsley explains to the family that the Mansion’s owner wants to see Sara, Jim’s wife. It becomes revealed that Sara resembles the Master’s wife and he wants to marry her. It turns out Ramsley wants to trap the family there so that the Master can sacrifice Sara and all the ghosts can be free. Will Jim be able to save his wife and family?
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is a 2001 fantasy horror movie based on the novels by J.K. Rowling. It follows the story of an orphan boy named Harry Potter who lives with his cruel relatives. On his 11th birthday, Harry Potter receives a letter inviting him to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It turns out that Harry Potter is a wizard! However, upon arriving at Hogwarts, Harry learns he is a legend because he is the “boy who lived” since he survived an attack from the dark wizard, Lord Voldemort. It turns out Lord Voldemort also is the same person who killed his parents. As the school year progresses, Harry and his friends learn that there is a powerful stone in their school. Moreover, they learn that Lord Voldemort is also after it. What will happen when it turns out a teacher in their school is actually lord Voldemort in disguise? Will Harry be able to escape from Lord Voldemort?
Hocus Pocus
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Hocus Pocus 2 is a 2022 sequel to the original Hocus Pocus movie which came out in 1993. Moreover, it follows the Sanderson sisters, Winifred, Sarah and Mary. They are 3 witches who were banished but resurrected in modern-day Salem. The movie revolves around 3 friends who accidentally bring back the Sanderson sisters on Halloween night. What will happen when Winifred decides to go on a solo mission to regain her youth?
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Casper
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Casper is a 1995 Halloween movie that revolves around a ghost named Casper. When Kat and her father move into the Old Whipstaff Manor, they are unaware that it is haunted. When they learn, Kat’s father, who is a paranormal therapist, tries to get rid of the ghosts. However, Kat soon meets Casper, who is a lonely and kind ghost. The two quickly become friends as they are both lonely. It is soon learned that Casper was once a young boy who died of pneumonia. Will Kat be able to help find Casper’s soul peace? This Halloween movie is a must-watch!
The Witches
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The Witches is a 2020 horror fantasy movie that is based on Roald Dahl’s 1983 novel. The movie revolves around a boy who discovers his town has children hating witches. The child, Charlie, lives with his grandmother after his parent’s death. His grandma warns him about witches who disguise themselves as ordinary women. To protect him, the grandma takes him away to a hotel. However, they unknowingly land in a hotel for witches and their coven. Will Charlie and his grandma be able to stop the watches? This movie is the perfect blend of humor and horror!
The Corpse Bride
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Lastly, on our list of Top 10 Children and Family Horror Movies to Watch for Halloween, is the Corpse Bride. The Corpse Bride is a 2005 movie that is directed by Tim Burton. the movie follows Victor who is a shy man who is preparing for his marriage to Victoria. During the practice of their wedding, Victor stumbles into the woods and accidentally proposes to a deceased woman named Emily. Emily has been long waiting for someone to propose to her and love her. She immediately takes Victor to the land of the dead. However, in the land of the living, Victoria is missing Victor a lot. Even though Emily is nice, Victor tries to get back to the land of the living for Victoria. Will Victor be successful?
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