1. ‘Girl Vs. Monster’ (2012)
Cast: Olivia
Holt, Kerris Dorsey, Brendan Meyer, Luke Benward
Run time: 89
minutes
When Skylar tries to sneak out of the house to meet her crush, she
accidentally frees a monster from its chamber and discovers that her parents
are actually monster-hunters. Now that the creature is hell-bent on revenge,
it's up to her and her friends to take it down.
2. ‘Phantom Of The Megaplex’ (2002)
Cast: Taylor
Handley, Caitlin Wachs, Jacob Smith
Run time: 89
minutes
As Pete Riley and his colleagues at the Megaplex theater prepare
for a star-studded event, strange occurrences begin to take place, causing
everyone to suspect that the theater is truly haunted by a phantom.
3. ‘Halloweentown’ (1998)
Cast: Kimberly
J. Brown, Debbie Reynolds, Judith Hoag
Run time: 84
minutes
Young Marnie and her siblings are in for a spooky adventure when
their grandmother Aggie takes them on a tour of Halloweentown, a place filled
with witches, goblins and vampires.
4. ‘Halloweentown Ii: Kalabar's
Revenge’ (2001)
Cast: Debbie
Reynolds, Kimberly J. Brown, Judith Hoag, Daniel Kountz
Run time: 80
minutes
When Halloweentown suddenly loses all its color and magic, Aggie,
Marnie and her sister Sophie team up to get to the bottom of the matter.
5. ‘Halloweentown High’ (2004)
Cast: Debbie
Reynolds, Kimberly J. Brown, Joey Zimmerman, Judith Hoag
Run time: 82
minutes
Marnie and the teens of Halloweentown land a huge victory after
she convinces the Council to let kids attend high school in the mortal world.
But their celebration is cut short when the evil Knight of the Iron Dagger
appears to stir up trouble.
6. ‘Return To Halloweentown' (2006)
Cast: Sara
Paxton, Joey Zimmerman, Judith Hoag, Lucas Grabeel
Run time: 87
minutes
Marnie (Sara Paxton) is now 18 and headed for Witch University on
a full scholarship—but it's not exactly smooth-sailing. When she discovers that
she holds a key to unlock the secret of an ancient prophecy, she enlists the
help of her old friends.
7. ‘Maleficent’ (2014)
Cast: Angelina
Jolie, Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley
Run time: 97
minutes
Sleeping Beauty gets
a sinister twist in this live-action remake, where the classic fairy tale is
told through the eyes of Angelina Jolie's
Maleficent, one of the most iconic Disney villains ever. Though critics had
mixed feelings about the film, it's actually Jolie's highest-grossing film to
date.
8. ‘Coco’ (2017)
Cast: Anthony
Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, Renée Victor
Run time: 105
minutes
When Miguel (voiced by Anthony Gonzalez), a 12-year-old aspiring
musician, accidentally stumbles into the magical world of his ancestors, he
uncovers some interesting secrets about his family.
9. ‘The Haunted Mansion’ (2003)
Cast: Eddie
Murphhy, Terence Stamp, Nathaniel Parker, Marsha Thomason
Run time: 86
minutes
A family vacation turns into a spooky adventure when real estate
agent Jim Evers (Eddie Murphy) takes his family to a huge mansion that happens
to be cursed.
10. ‘Mom's Got a Date with a
Vampire’ (2000)
Cast: Caroline
Rhea, Matt O'Leary, Charles Shaughnessy, Laura Vandervoort
Run time: 85
minutes
Adam Hansesn (Matt O'Leary) and his sister are desperate to get
their mom out of the house so they can go about their sneaky plans. But things
take a turn for the worse when Adam realizes that his mom's new date just might be an evil vampire.
11. ‘Don't Look Under The Bed’ (1999)
Cast: Erin
Chambers, Ty Hodges, Robin Riker, Steve Valentine
Run time: 92
minutes
When France McCausland gets framed for a bunch of awful pranks in
her hometown, she enlists the help of her brother's imaginary friend, Larry
Houdini, to clear her name.
12. ‘The Nightmare Before
Christmas’ (1993)
Cast:
Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, Ken Page
Run time: 76
minutes
After stumbling upon Christmas Town, Jack Skellington, Pumpkin
King of Halloween Town, feels inspired to fill Santa’s shoes and bring some
holiday cheer of his own. Unfortunately, his efforts quickly turn into one big
nightmare.
13. ‘Twitches’ (2005)
Cast: Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Tamera Mowry-Housley
Run time: 86
minutes
Based on the book series by H. B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld, the
movie follows identical twins Alex and Camryn. On their 21st birthday, they
discover that they have magical powers and learn that there's a destiny to
fulfill.
14. ‘Twitches Too’ (2007)
Cast: Tia
Mowry-Hardrict, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Kristen Wilson
Run time: 83
minutes
Go Twitches! Alex and Camryn are back, but this time, as they
learn to master their powers together, an evil force threatens the magical land
of Coventry—and it's up to these two to save the day.
15. ‘The Scream Team’ (2002)
Cast:
Mark Rendall, Kat Dennings, Robert Bockstael, Eric Idle
Run time: 88
minutes
Ian and Claire tag along with their dad when he visits his
childhood home for the funeral of his own father. As the hometown plans a
Halloween Festival, the kids learn that ghosts are actually a real thing—and
that one of them is holding the spirit of their grandfather captive.
16. ‘Hocus Pocus’ (1993)
Cast: Bette
Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz
Run time: 96
minutes
Unbeknownst to three young pranksters who try to pull a harmless
stunt, three villainous, 300-year-old witches are accidentally resurrected (and
just in time for Halloween). Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy are
brilliant in this classic.
17. ‘Return To Oz’ (1985)
Cast: Nicol
Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie, Fairuza Balk
Run time: 113
minutes
Okay, so it’s not *technically* a Halloween movie. But this dark
twist on the classic tale makes it a fitting choice for any spooky movie night.
Dorothy (Fairuza Balk) returns to Oz and is surprised to see that her old pals
have turned to stone. Even worse, she has to go up against some dangerous new
enemies in order to save her friends and Emerald City.
18. ‘Frankenweenie’ (2012)
Cast: Catherine
O'Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan
Run time: 87
minutes
It’s the most entertaining twist on Frankenstein you’ll ever see. Frankenweenie follows Victor and his pet dog,
Sparky. After Sparky passes away, Victor uses science to bring his pup back to
life—but his new creation just might do more harm than good.
19. 'Escape To Witch Mountain' (1975)
Cast: Eddie
Albert, Ray Milland, Donald Pleasence, Kim Richards
Run time: 97
minutes
Two alien orphans are determined to learn the truth about their
past, but things get rather complicated when an evil millionaire tries to
exploit them for their powers.
20. 'Return From Witch Mountain' (1978)
Cast: Bette
Davis, Christopher Lee, Ike Eisenmann, Kim Richards
Run time: 94
minutes
In this sequel, Bette Davis and Christopher Lee are criminals who
nearly destroy the city of Los Angeles after using a young boy for his
supernatural abilities. But there might be hope yet for the city, thanks to the
little boy's powerful sister and her group of friends.
21. ‘Spooky Buddies’ (2011)
Cast: Harland
Williams, Sierra McCormick, Elisa Donovan, Jennifer Elise Cox
Run time: 88
minutes
A superhero team of anthropomorphic dogs is tasked with saving the
day in this family-friendly adventure.
Follow the adventures of the Buddies and their friends as they band together to
stop a warlock from unleashing an evil hellhound.
22. ‘Z-o-m-b-i-e-s’ (2018)
Cast: Milo
Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Trevor Tordjman, Kylee Russell
Run time: 94
minutes
Who says that zombies and humans can't coexist? In this musical
adaptation of David Light and Joseph Raso's ‘Zombies & Cheerleaders,’ a
teen zombie athlete and a human cheerleader try to establish peace between
their respective groups.
23. ‘Mr. Boogedy’ (1986)
Cast: Richard
Masur, Mimi Kennedy, Benjamin Gregory, David Faustino
Run time: 45
minutes
Despite warnings about a mysterious ghost that's been haunting
their new home, the Davises move in and learn the hard way that ancient ghosts
have been lurking in their spacious abode—including the terrifying Boogedy Man.
24. ‘Bride Of Boogedy’ (1987)
Cast: Richard
Masur, Mimi Kennedy, Tammy Lauren, David Faustino
Run time: 100
minutes
Just one year after the Davis family defeats Mr. Boogedy and gets
their happily ever after in Lucifer Falls, the evil spirit makes a comeback.
Only this time, he's hungry for revenge.
25. ‘Wizards Of Waverly Place: The
Movie’ (2009)
Cast: Selena
Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin, Jennifer Stone
Run time: 98
minutes
A family vacation in the Caribbean goes south when Alex Russo (Selena Gomez)
accidentally casts a spell that drastically alters the lives of everyone in the
family and, worse yet, threatens to make the kids vanish altogether. Can she
reverse the spell in time?
26. ‘The Wizards Return: Alex Vs.
Alex’ (2013)
Cast:
Selena Gomez, Jake T. Austin, Jennifer Stone, Gregg Sulkin
Run time: 59
minutes
This time, the Russo family heads to Italy to meet their
relatives, but when Alex winds up conjuring a spell that creates a Good Alex
and an Evil Alex, the young wizard is tasked with saving her family from her
evil doppelganger.
27. ‘Invisible Sister’ (2015)
Cast: Rowan
Blanchard, Paris Berelc
Run time: 77
minutes
An introverted teen named Cleo (Rowan Blanchard) accidentally
makes her popular sister invisible when a science experiment goes horribly
wrong. The only problem? Cleo has to impersonate her sister as they work
together to reverse the invisibility.
28. ‘The Ghosts Of Buxley Hall’ (1980)
Cast: Dick
O'Neill, Victor French, Louise Latham, Monte Markham
Run time: 120
minutes
Resident ghosts at the ancient Buxley Military Academy are
disappointed to learn that the century-old school is merging with an all-girls
school. As a result, they go out of their way to try and stop this merge. Get
ready to laugh.
29. ‘Toy Story Of Terror!’ (2013)
Cast: Joan
Cusack, Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn
Run time: 21
minutes
After surviving their adventures at the daycare in Toy Story 3, Woody and the gang embark on a road trip
in this Halloween special. But when they get a flat tire, they end up at a
spooky hotel, where they experience a series of mysterious events.
30. ‘Monsters, Inc.’ (2001)
Cast: John
Goodman, Billy Crystal, Steve Buscemi, James Coburn, Mary Gibbs
Run time: 92
minutes
Welcome to the Monsters Incorporated factory, where the most
skilled monsters get paid to scare as many little kids as possible. In
Monstropolis, it’s believed that all children are toxic, but two monsters start
thinking otherwise when one child sneaks into the factory. This charming flick
will appeal to kids and parents alike.
31. ‘Smart House’ (1999)
Cast: Katey
Sagal, Ryan Merriman, Katie Volding, Kevin Kilner
Run time: 82
minutes
Okay, so it’s not technically a Halloween movie, but it certainly
has plenty of scary moments. Ben Cooper (Ryan Merriman) and his family are
stoked to win a "Smart House," but when the digital assistant, Pat,
morphs into an overbearing mother, the new home turns into a nightmare.
32. ‘Now You See It’ (2005)
Cast: Aly
Michalka, Johnny Pacar, Frank Langella
Run time: 83
minutes
Allyson Miller (Aly Michalka), an aspiring TV producer, agrees to
work on a reality show about finding the world's best kid magician. In the
process, she meets an incredibly skilled young magician named Danny (Johnny
Pacar), but it’s only a matter of time before she discovers his big secret.
33. ‘The Sorcerer's Apprentice’ (2010)
Cast: Nicolas
Cage, Jay Baruchel, Alfred Molina, Teresa Palmer
Run time: 109
minutes
Nicolas Cage stars as a master sorcerer who fights to protect his
city from a dangerous enemy, but after realizing that he needs help, he
recruits Dave (Jay Baruchel), an unlikely accomplice, and trains him on the
science of magic.
34. ‘The Adventures Of Ichabod
And Mr. Toad’ (1949)
Cast: Eric
Blore, J. Pat O'Malley, Colin Campbell, John McLeish
Run time: 68
minutes
Based on Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows and
Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,
the classic fantasy follows two tales: One centers on the wealthy Mr. Toad and
the other, Ichabod Crane, who travels through Sleepy Hollow one night and
crosses paths with the Headless Horseman.
35. ‘Blackbeard's Ghost’ (1968)
Cast: Peter
Ustinov, Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette
Run time: 106
minutes
When the ghost of Blackbeard (Peter Ustinov) suddenly appears in
New England, he learns that he's been cursed to wander the Earth until he
performs at least one good deed. Thankfully, he gets his opportunity when he
sees that a college track team could use his assistance.
36. ‘Lonesome Ghosts’ (1937)
Cast: Walt
Disney, Clarence Nash, Pinto Colvig, Billy Bletcher
Run time: 8
minutes
Gather the kids for this fun and spooky adventure, where three
mischievous ghosts decide to have some fun with Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and
Goofy on a stormy night.
37. ‘Bedknobs And Broomsticks’ (1971)
Cast: Angela
Lansbury, David Tomlinson, John Ericson
Run time: 117
minutes
Set during the Blitz in 1940, the film follows a newbie witch who
intends to use her spells in the British war effort against the Nazis, but not
without the help of three curious young children.
38. ‘Willow’ (1988)
Cast:
Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Jean Marsh
Run time: 126
minutes
After a young farmer finds an abandoned baby, he discovers that
the child’s destiny involves defeating an evil queen. But will he be able to
protect her long enough to live out her calling?
39. ‘Monsters University’ (2013)
Cast: Billy
Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Peter Sohn
Run time: 104
minutes
Before they were scarers/BFFs, Mike and Sully were strangers
attending the same university. This film shows how the two monsters met and
became lifelong pals (and it also just so happens to be Disney’s first-ever
prequel film).
40. ‘The Book Of Life’ (2014)
Cast: Diego
Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum, Christina Applegate, Ice Cube
Run time: 95
minuutes
When Manolo, a young bullfighter, is forced to choose between
pleasing his family and following his heart, he embarks on a wild afterlife
adventure on the Day of the Dead.
41. ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’ (2021)
Cast: Dave
Goelz, Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson, Matt Vogel
Run time: 53
minutes
Instead of attending an annual Halloween party, Gonzo and Page
embark on one of their most terrifying adventures yet: staying in a haunted
mansion for a night. What could go wrong?
42. ‘Descendants’ (2015)
Cast: Dove
Cameron, Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart, and Cameron Boyce
Run time: 112
minutes
The rebellious children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar and
Cruella de Vil are all given a chance to redeem themselves by the Prince of
Auradon. However, these teens only have one goal in mind: to free their parents
from captivity.
43. ‘Descendants 2’ (2017)
Cast: Dove
Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart, Mitchell Hope, China Anne
McClain
Run time: 111
minutes
After struggling to acclimate to her newfound fame as King Ben's
girlfriend, Mal realizes that she doesn't quite fit in at Auradon. She decides
to return to the Isle of the Lost, but she doesn't get the warmest welcome,
since her formal rival now rules the island.
44. ‘The Black Cauldron’ (1985)
Cast: Grant
Bardsley, Susan Sheridan, Freddie Jones, Nigel Hawthorne, Arthur Malet, John
Byner, Phil Fondacaro
Run time: 80
minutes
Set during the early middle ages, the movie tells the story of a
young pig keeper, who, with the help of Princess Eilonwy and a minstrel named
Fflewddur, tries to stop an evil emperor from taking over the world. But in
order to do that, they have to find and destroy a magical ancient cauldron.
45. ‘What Lies Beneath’ (2000)
Cast: Michelle
Pfeiffer, Harrison Ford, Diana Scarwid, Miranda Otto
Run time: 130
minutes
This creepy horror follows a former cellist who believes that her
quiet Vermont home is actually haunted. Either that, or she's losing her
mind...
46. ‘The Sixth Sense’ (1999)
Cast: Bruce
Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette
Run time: 107
minutes
No matter how many times we watch this classic, seeing a terrified
Cole whisper that he "sees dead people" will never get old. In the
film, a child psychologist attempts to help a young boy who can communicate
with spirits. But in the process, he gets a life-changing revelation.
47. ‘Into The Woods’ (2014)
Cast: Meryl
Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine
Run time: 124
minutes
A witch conspires to teach important lessons to characters of
popular children's stories including Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack
and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel.
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