Halloweentown is a Disney Channel favorite that follows Marnie and her witchy family as they fight to protect both the magical and human worlds. Filled with spells, adventure, and cozy Halloween vibes, it captures the fun side of spooky season. Its success led to three sequels, making it a nostalgic must-watch for anyone who grew up on Disney magic. | © Disney Channel
Monster Squad is pure ’80s fun: loud, goofy, and full of attitude. A group of misfit kids takes on Dracula, the Wolfman, and a few other classic monsters trying to take over the world. It’s crass, chaotic, and completely self-aware, making it one of the most beloved cult comedies of its decade. | © TriStar Pictures
The Witches adapts Roald Dahl’s darkly funny tale about a secret coven plotting to turn all of England’s children into mice. Anjelica Huston steals the show as the elegant but terrifying Grand High Witch, hiding her true identity behind a polished facade. Creepy, clever, and full of imagination, it’s a classic that proves even kids’ movies can have real bite. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
Frankenweenie reimagines the Frankenstein story with a sweet and spooky twist. Directed by Tim Burton, it follows young Victor, who can’t bear to lose his dog Sparky and brings him back to life with a little science and a lot of heart. Based on Burton’s own 1984 short, it’s a funny and touching tale about love, loss, and loyalty – even beyond the grave. | © Walt Disney Pictures
The Corpse Bride turns a dark folktale into a strangely sweet story about love that refuses to die. Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter lend their voices to a mismatched couple pulled between the worlds of the living and the dead. With Tim Burton’s signature style and stunning stop-motion animation, it’s spooky, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
Hotel Transylvania turns Dracula into a surprisingly overprotective dad running a hotel for monsters. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, it follows the chaos that erupts when a human stumbles into the resort and falls for Dracula’s daughter, Mavis. Funny, fast, and full of quirky characters, it’s a family-friendly favorite that kicked off three sequels. | © Sony Pictures Releasing
The Nightmare Before Christmas mixes Halloween and Christmas in a clever stop-motion adventure. Directed by Henry Selick and co-written by Tim Burton, it follows Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, who decides to take over Christmas. When he kidnaps Santa to do it, everything spirals into spooky, funny chaos. | © Touchstone Pictures
Monsters, Inc. introduces us to Mike and Sully, two professional “scarers” whose job is to frighten kids, not out of cruelty, but to power their monster city with screams. Billy Crystal and John Goodman bring warmth and humor to this clever Pixar comedy that turns childhood fears upside down. It’s a sweet, imaginative reminder that even monsters have a soft side. | © Walt Disney Pictures
ParaNorman follows a young boy who can speak to the dead, a gift that becomes a curse when his Massachusetts town faces an ancient witch’s curse. Filled with zombies, mayhem, and plenty of humor, the stop-motion film balances spooky fun with heart. Backed by a great voice cast and clever storytelling, it’s a Halloween adventure that’s as funny as it is creepy. | © Focus Features
The Addams Family stands out as one of the most recognizable and best-cast families in TV and film history. Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, Christina Ricci, and Christopher Lloyd all nail their roles, bringing dark humor and eerie charm to every scene. With sharp writing, a great score, and sets that perfectly capture the macabre tone, this black comedy classic is still just as fun to watch today. | © Paramount Pictures
Gremlins starts with one simple rule – don’t feed your new pet after midnight. When those rules are broken, a small town is overrun by mischievous green monsters who turn chaos into comedy. Directed by Joe Dante, this cult classic is equal parts spooky and silly, reminding kids everywhere that pet care is serious business. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
Casper turns ghost stories into something warm and funny rather than frightening. The friendly ghost quietly haunts a Maine mansion until a paranormal expert (Bill Pullman) and his daughter Kat (Christina Ricci) move in. As Casper befriends Kat, he learns that love and connection can bridge even the gap between the living and the dead. | © Universal Pictures
Hocus Pocus turns Halloween night in Salem into a hilarious witchy adventure. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy play the Sanderson sisters: three mischievous witches accidentally resurrected by curious kids centuries after their downfall. It’s spooky, funny, and a little dark around the edges, making it a cult classic that still charms every October. | © Walt Disney Pictures
The Haunted Mansion brings Eddie Murphy into a delightfully spooky Disney adventure inspired by the classic theme park ride. When a family unknowingly moves into a mansion filled with 999 ghosts, they quickly find themselves caught in a mix of mystery and mischief. It’s a playful, atmospheric story that helped launch Disney’s era of theme park-inspired movies years before the 2023 remake. | © Walt Disney Pictures
Ghostbusters delivers the perfect mix of laughs, scares, and supernatural chaos. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson play a team of unlikely heroes who take on ghosts, ghouls, and the end of the world, all while cracking jokes and crossing streams. Add that unforgettable theme song, and you’ve got a Halloween classic that never gets old. | © Columbia Pictures
Halloween doesn’t have to mean nightmares and jump scares – sometimes, a little spooky fun is just right. These movies bring the Halloween magic to life without going overboard, making them perfect for kids (and nostalgic adults). From friendly ghosts to mischievous monsters, here are 15 kid-approved films to stream this spooky season.
