Family-FriendlyNo. 8191 · The 2026 edition
20 Family-Friendly Halloween Movies for Kids
Spooky but not too scary: our ultimate collection of Halloween flicks the whole family will love.
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A curated list of over 45 all-time favorite Halloween movies that are perfect for kids, featuring classics and modern hits that capture the spirit of the holiday without the nightmares.
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This Redbook roundup presents 20 family-friendly Halloween movies for kids, from Toy Story of Terror! to Monsters vs. Aliens. Each ranked entry gives a brief plot summary and links to buy or stream the title. The article notes the list is for younger viewers who may not be ready for scarier fare.
The list
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TOY STORY OF TERROR!
Buzz and Woody stranded at a roadside motel; toys vanish; crew investigates.
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DEAR DRACULA
Sam asks grandmother for a Dracula figurine and writes to Dracula instead.
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DOUBLE, DOUBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE
Olsen twins try to save their parents from their aunt, meeting magical friends.
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THE DOG WHO SAVED HALLOWEEN
Joey Lawrence plays talking dog Zeus; Mayim Bialik voices the scary canine.
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ROOM ON THE BROOM
Half-hour film based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's book about a magical family.
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SCARED SHREKLESS
Shrek and his gang spend the night in Lord Farquaad's haunted castle.
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TOWER OF TERROR
Fired journalist investigates five disappearances at an abandoned luxury hotel; young Kirsten Dunst co-stars.
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HALLOWEENTOWN
Marnie and siblings discover their grandmother is a witch in Halloweentown and uncover a dangerous plot.
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Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge
The Cromwell family splits time between worlds while a rival threatens their magic.
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HALLOWEENTOWN HIGH
Halloweentown kids want to attend real-world school; Marnie convinces her grandmother to help.
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RETURN TO HALLOWEENTOWN
Marnie goes to college in Halloweentown against her mother's wishes.
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SCOOBY-DOO
Mystery Inc. reunites for a live-action remake investigating spooky events at an island resort.
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GIRL VS. MONSTER
Skylar learns her parents are monster hunters who were taken; she fights monsters.
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THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Based on the TV show; the Addams clan questions whether Fester is truly family.
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CASPER'S SCARE SCHOOL
Casper tries curing his friendliness, then learns the headmaster's evil world takeover plot.
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IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN
Linus holds an all-night vigil hoping to see the Great Pumpkin.
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SCOOBY-DO 2: MONSTERS UNLEASHED
Mystery Inc. fights spooky monsters in this sequel to the live-action Scooby-Doo.
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THE WITCHES
Boy Luke spies on a witch convention and learns their plan to turn children into mice.
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MONSTERS VS. ALIENS
Susan Murphy is struck by a meteor, grows 50 feet tall, and escapes with monsters.
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