It’s that time of the year people! There’s something thrilling about dark & dingy castles, huge cobwebs, chilly winds blowing from nowhere and invisible eyes watching over you…it’s Halloween and it’s time to indulge in a spookfest! Once you’re done with your costume party and scaring neighbours, dim the lights, get on your couch with your friends, grab some popcorn and get started with a horror movie marathon! Kids, we promise you an exciting list of movies that you can watch on this special night (with your Dracula and witches costumes on, of course) with your friends and family for a spine-chilling experience.
Check out our handpicked list of Halloween movies for kids for spooks and scares!
1. Monster Summer (2024)
If you’re looking for Halloween movies for kids, Monster summer will not disappoint you. The story is about an island where one summer some mysterious forces are at action causing distress. A group of teenagers with the help of a retired police officer join hands to save the day. Mel Gibson as the retired officer is just as charming as ever. The whole gang of friends trying to save their island will give you Stranger Things vibes and in a good way. Watch Monster Summer for the adventure and mystery with the right amount of horror twist.
Where to watch: Prime Video
2. Addam’s Family (1991)
If you’re already a Wednesday fan, we don’t need to sell you this one much! Dig into the 90’s version for a better look at the whole weird spooky family along with Wednesday! All is well and weird in the wealthy Addam’s family until one day an accountant plots to con them by introducing an imposter to the family. If you’re looking for family Halloween movies for fun and thrill, add this to your list!
Where to watch: Netflix
3. Goosebumps (2015)
Jack Black plays a young adult horror author named R.L. Stine who mysteriously unleashes the monsters he writes about! His daughter Hannah, a boy next door Zach and their friend Champ go through a whole lot of action and rollercoaster rides to finally send the monsters back. A perfect mix of horror comedy, adventure and fantasy…but strictly for kids! Goosebumps is a thoroughly enjoyable Halloween movie especially to watch with friends and family. There are moments when it will remind you of the original Robin Williams Jumanji and that’s saying something. Jack Black’s comic timing only makes it all the more fun!!
Where to watch: Netflix
4. Hotel Transylvania (2012)
One of our personal favourite Halloween movies for kids has to be Hotel Transylvania! Also, if you’re looking for fun movies to show your tween kid, this one definitely is a must-watch. Count Dracula (voiced by Adam Sandler) has transformed his castle into a high-end resort hosting guests from all around the world (NO HUMANS ALLOWED!!), throwing parties and whatnot. However, like every other dad, he too is overprotective of his teenage daughter especially about her being exposed to the human world. But things do take unpredictable turns when young love comes into the picture. Adam Sandler as Dracula, Andy Samberg as Jonathon (the human boy who falls for the count’s daughter) and Selena Gomez as Mavis- all three together make the characters alive and super entertaining.
P.S. if you enjoy watching it, go for the sequels! They’re just as good!
Where to watch: SonyLiv, Zee5, Prime Video (rent)
5. Monster House (2006)
We’ve done monster characters coming live from a book, we’ve done real monsters trying to destroy an island, how about a house that is the monster itself? Monster house is a story of teenage kids who discover this neighbour’s house which turns out to be THE monster! With a lot of scary adventures, ups and downs will they finally be able to survive? Monster house is one of the family Halloween movies you will absolutely love to watch together.
Where to watch: Netflix, Prime Video (rent)
6. Haunted Mansion (2023)
Now get ready for a power-packed action/horror/comedy/thriller full-blown potboiler Halloween movie you just can’t afford to miss! Haunted mansion is a story of a single mother who hires a priest, a psychic, a tour guide and a historian to exorcise her mansion which she believes is haunted. The plot line itself makes you stop and take notice, doesn’t it? But wait, there’s more! The whole story becomes more fun when you get to witness a spectacular cast ensemble. Danny de Vito, Owen Wilson, Jamie Lee Curtis, LaKeith Stanfield and Jared Leto! Need we say more? Haunted Mansion is scary but equally hilarious. It will give you jump scares and leave you to splits. Do not miss the opportunity to LOL together with your family and friends the Halloween with this spectacular entertainer.
Where to watch: Jio Hotstar
7. Bhootnath (2008)
Speaking of ghosts living in a mansion, we have one of our own home production and it’s a super fun flick! This Amitabh Bachchan Juhi Chawla starrer 2008 movie is a story about a family who moves into a huge mansion which is inhabited by an unfriendly ghost. The ghost played by Amitabh Bachchan doesn’t want them there and the little boy is the only one who can see him. There are lots of funny moments between the child Banku played by Aman Siddique and the ghost and their whole journey of cat and mouse. If you’re looking for cute yet spooky Halloween movies for kids to watch over the weekend, Bhootnath is definitely worth a try.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Jio Hotstar
8. Coco (2017)
Miguel is an aspiring musician, is confronted by his ancestral ban on music. Miguel now wants to visit the Land of the Dead to find his great great grandfather who was an iconic musician. Coco is a movie of music, family, ghosts, values and Halloween! Could you get a better movie than this? Academy award winner for the best animation picture and music, Coco will take your breath away with the storytelling and music for sure. One of the top listed animated movies and one of our faves too! You can’t have Halloween without Coco!
Where to watch: Jio Hotstar, Prime Video (rent).
9. We Have A Ghost (2023)
Kevin and his family move into a new home where Kevin finds the ghost of Ernest who has been silently living in the attic. Kevin becomes an overnight sensation on social media when he posts a video of Ernest, only to realise the news is bigger than anything they had anticipated. We Have A Ghost is a family Halloween movie with scares and sentiments in the right proportions.
Where to watch: Netflix
10. Jekhane Bhooter Bhoy (2012)
An anthology of four short stories written by renowned classic Bengali authors Saradindu Bandopadhyay, Satyajit Ray and Sandip Ray, “Jekhane Bhooter Bhoy is the perfect dose of Halloween fun you’re looking for. The premise is based on a Satyajit ray’s character called Tarini Khuro who tells stories to young kids. So all the stories are based Tarini Khuro’s narratives appropriate for kids and adults alike.
Where to watch: Addatimes, Airtel Xtreme.
Halloween movies for kids are not necessarily for kids alone. So don’t restrict yourselves for some Halloween fun and get ready to jump and scream in fear and laughter, all at once. Because, just like every other festival in the world, Halloween too is enjoyed best when surrounded by your favourite people. Although, if you are a true blue horror fanatic and are up for some empty house horror movie watching experience all by yourself, who are we to stop you? Just keep looking over your shoulder every now and then!
Happy Halloween…let there be spooks!
If you have any favourite Halloween movies for kids on your list, please do share them with us in the comment section below!
I have seen most of them, except Monster House and Haunted Mansion.. will watch these with the kids this weekend.
Good collection of movies !!. Nice article. Was wondering if Bhooter Bhabishyat (Bengali, 2012) can also be an addition here.