This fan-favorite flips the classic Scooby-Doo formula by making the monsters real this time — no masks, no tricks. The gang reunites to investigate eerie goings-on in Louisiana, only to find themselves facing actual zombies. Fast, funny, and a little scarier than expected, Zombie Island remains one of the most beloved entries in the Scooby-Doo universe. | © Warner Home Video
Serving as a prequel to Train to Busan, this animated horror dives into how the zombie outbreak first began. While the original dropped viewers straight into chaos, Seoul Station builds tension through a smaller, more personal story about three people fighting to survive the first wave. It’s grim, emotional, and pairs perfectly with Train to Busan for one unforgettable double feature. | © Next Entertainment World
Disney’s animated double feature brings two classic stories to life, but it’s the Sleepy Hollow segment that steals the show. Narrated by Bing Crosby, Ichabod Crane’s eerie run-in with the Headless Horseman remains one of Disney’s most iconic Halloween moments. Still charming and spooky after all these years, this timeless cartoon proves that some legends never fade. | © Walt Disney Pictures
Perfect Blue is mature, haunting, and one of the finest psychological thrillers in animation. Directed by Satoshi Kon, it follows Mima, a pop star who leaves music to pursue acting but soon finds herself haunted by a stalker or perhaps by her own unraveling mind. Blending reality and illusion with eerie precision, the film lingers long after it ends. | © Manga Entertainment
Norman can see and talk to ghosts, a gift that quickly turns into a burden when he has to save his town from a ghostly uprising. Made by Laika Studios, it’s a bold mix of stop-motion and CGI that feels both handmade and cinematic. Funny, creepy, and full of heart, ParaNorman proves that even the weirdest kid can be the hero. | © Focus Features
Produced by Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis, Monster House follows three kids who discover the creepy home across the street is literally alive and hungry. The film’s motion-capture animation gives its world a cool, slightly eerie edge that still holds up. With a mix of Goonies-style adventure and Halloween chills, it’s a perfect pick for spooky season fun. | © Sony Pictures Releasing
Pixar turned every kid’s fear on its head with this clever tale about the monsters hiding in your closet, who are actually more scared of you. When two top “scarers” accidentally bring a little girl into their world, everything they know about fear and friendship changes. Fast, funny, and full of heart, Monsters, Inc. charms both kids and adults with its mix of imagination and wit. | © Walt Disney Pictures
No matter how you watch it, Kiki’s Delivery Service sweeps you into a world that feels both magical and deeply human. Hayao Miyazaki’s gentle classic follows Kiki, a young witch who starts a flying delivery service with her wisecracking cat, Jiji. As she faces self-doubt and the loss of her powers, the story turns into a touching journey of confidence and self-discovery. | © Walt Disney Pictures
Tim Burton and his team created something truly original with this stop-motion classic set in the strange, wonderful world of Halloween Town. Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, grows bored of scares and decides to take over Christmas. Visually stunning and endlessly inventive, it’s a darkly funny holiday mash-up that still feels one of a kind. | © Walt Disney Pictures
Set around Halloween, this two-part animated film follows Batman, Harvey Dent, and Jim Gordon as they hunt a killer targeting Gotham’s mob families. It honors the classic comic while adding a few sharp twists. With strong voice work from Jensen Ackles, Josh Duhamel, and Naya Rivera in her final role, it’s a dark, stylish detective story. | © Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Count Dracula just wants to run his monster-only resort in peace, but things spiral when his daughter falls for a human guest. The film mixes fast-paced humor with heart, turning familiar monsters into surprisingly relatable characters. With Adam Sandler’s anxious Dracula and Selena Gomez’s rebellious Mavis, Hotel Transylvania is pure family-friendly fun, more sweet than spooky. | © Sony Pictures Releasing
Tim Burton revisits his 1984 short and transforms it into a full-length stop-motion film about a boy who brings his dead dog back to life. What sounds macabre becomes oddly touching, thanks to Burton’s mix of gothic humor and heartfelt emotion. Beneath the lightning bolts and spooky charm lies a sweet story about love, loss, and never letting go. | © Walt Disney Pictures
Tim Burton turns the idea of marriage upside down in this darkly funny stop-motion tale. When a shy groom accidentally proposes to a corpse, he’s pulled into the Land of the Dead and caught between two very different brides. Twisted, clever, and gorgeously gothic, Corpse Bride is the perfect antidote to overly sweet fairy tales. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
Pixar brings color and heart to Coco, the story of Miguel, a young musician who finds himself in the vibrant Land of the Dead. His journey reveals family secrets that connect his love of music to generations past. Beautiful, emotional, and honest about death, it’s a film that celebrates life in a way few animated movies dare to. | © Walt Disney Pictures
Based on Neil Gaiman’s dark fantasy, Coraline follows a curious girl who finds a perfect version of her dull life hidden behind a secret door. At first, her Other Mother and Other Father seem loving until their true, sinister nature is revealed. Henry Selick’s stop-motion world is both beautiful and deeply unsettling, making this one of the most haunting animated films ever made. | © Focus Features
Halloween isn’t just for jump scares - sometimes, the best chills come in animated form. These movies mix heart, humor, and just the right amount of spooky, whether you’re after something cozy or a little dark. Here are 15 animated favorites to stream when you want Halloween vibes without the nightmares.
