*Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971): Though there isn't a whole lot of scariness here, "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" sees a good witch team up with her trio of foster children as they use magic and music to battle Nazis during WWII. This is a charmingly classic Disney film not to be missed.
*The Boxtrolls (2014): "Don't judge a book by its cover" is a central theme in many kids movies, but "The Boxtrolls" handles it in an important way with unusual characters, interesting and gorgeous stop-motion animation, and mountains of cheese. Literally!
*Casper (1995): Halloween nostalgia at its finest. "Casper" might be a little dated, but it's still very sweet and has a lot to say about grieving and the death of a loved one. It's kid-friendly entertainment that'll keep adults intrigued as well.
*Coraline (2009): We are suckers for stop-motion animation. "Coraline" is one of the best, a truly gorgeous looking film. Sure, it's a little odd and is slightly frightening at times, but this is a movie that begs to be seen.
*Hotel Transylvania (2012): Adam Sandler doesn't always make good live action movies these days, but "Hotel Transylvania" is actually an extremely fun monster-themed family flick. Lots of laughs, lots of great voice over work!
*Monster House (2006): This is an entertaining Halloween adventure about a possessed child-eating house that's exciting, fun, and filled with just the right kind of family frights, though it may be a bit intense for the youngest kids.
*Monsters vs. Aliens (2009): Loaded with quippy dialogue, unique characters, and crisp, clean animation, "Monsters vs. Aliens" is an underappreciated animated movie that doesn't shy away from jokes and sci-fi references.
*The Black Cauldron (1985): This oft-forgotten Disney animated feature is one of their most terrifying. It is filled with so much creepy imagery, it was the first Disney animated feature to receive a PG rating (in fact, it almost got a PG-13!). Sorcery, a ghoulish horned king, and an army of the dead make it perfect for Halloween.
*Ghostbusters (1984): A great cast with wonderful chemistry has made this a must-see comedy classic. Ghosts, demon dogs, a 50 ft. marshmallow man and an infectious theme song help as well, though this is best for middle schoolers and up.
*Labyrinth (1986): Goblins, trolls, fairies, talking worms, and monsters. Combine these with David Bowie's singing, a dark tale about a stolen baby, and the magic of Jim Henson's creature shop and it all comes together for a fantastically good time.
*Ghostbusters (1984): A great cast with wonderful chemistry has made this a must-see comedy classic. Ghosts, demon dogs, a 50 ft. marshmallow man and an infectious theme song help as well, though this is best for middle schoolers and up.
*Labyrinth (1986): Goblins, trolls, fairies, talking worms, and monsters. Combine these with David Bowie's singing, a dark tale about a stolen baby, and the magic of Jim Henson's creature shop and it all comes together for a fantastically good time.
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