Here are 13 PG-13-rated Halloween movies that are suitable for older kids and teens:
The Haunted Mansion (2003): A family visits a creepy mansion and gets entangled in a ghostly mystery in this comedic and spooky film inspired by the Disneyland ride.
The Monster Squad (1987): A group of kids forms a club to battle classic monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolfman in this fun ’80s adventure.
Goosebumps (2015): Based on the popular book series by R.L. Stine, this film follows a teenager and his friends as they accidentally release a slew of monsters from Stine’s books.
Monster House (2006): While suitable for older kids, this animated film about a house that comes to life can be quite spooky and thrilling.
The Witches (1990): Based on the Roald Dahl book, this film follows a young boy who discovers a coven of witches led by the Grand High Witch. The witches have a plan to turn all children into mice.
The Little Vampire (2000): This family-friendly film tells the story of a boy who befriends a young vampire and helps him and his family become human again.
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008): When a family moves into an old house, they discover a hidden world filled with magical creatures. They must protect a book that can control these creatures from falling into the wrong hands.
Beetlejuice (1988): This Tim Burton classic is a quirky and darkly comedic tale about a couple who dies and haunts their own house, enlisting the help of the mischievous Beetlejuice.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010): A young sorcerer’s apprentice must stop an evil sorceress from unleashing dark forces in this fantasy adventure inspired by the classic tale.
The Corpse Bride (2005): Another Tim Burton stop-motion film, this one tells the story of a groom who accidentally proposes to a deceased bride while rehearsing his vows.
Stardust (2007): In this fantasy adventure, a young man ventures into a magical realm to retrieve a fallen star for his beloved, only to discover that the star is a living woman.
Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015): In this animated sequel, Dracula and his friends try to bring out the vampire side of his half-human, half-vampire grandson in humorous and spooky situations.
Monster Family (2017): This animated film follows the Wishbone family as they go on a vacation to escape their everyday monster problems, only to become monsters themselves and face various spooky adventures.
Please note that while these movies are generally considered suitable for older kids and teens, individual sensitivity to spooky or scary content may vary, so it’s a good idea for parents to preview them or watch alongside their children to ensure appropriateness.
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Here are 13 of the best PG-rated Halloween movies suitable for kids:
Casper (1995): Follow the adventures of the friendly ghost Casper as he befriends a young girl and her father in this heartwarming and spooky film.
Hocus Pocus (1993): Three witches return from the dead on Halloween night, and it’s up to a group of kids to stop their mischievous plans.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993): This Tim Burton classic combines Halloween and Christmas in a delightful stop-motion animated tale about Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King.
Hotel Transylvania (2012): Join Dracula, his daughter Mavis, and a cast of zany monsters as they run a hotel for ghouls and ghosts in this family-friendly animated comedy.
Monster House (2006): A trio of kids discovers that their neighbor’s house is actually a living, breathing monster in this spooky and imaginative animated film.
Corpse Bride (2005): Another Tim Burton masterpiece, this stop-motion animated film tells the story of Victor, who accidentally proposes to a deceased bride while rehearsing his wedding vows.
ParaNorman (2012): Norman, a young boy with the ability to see and speak to ghosts, must save his town from a zombie uprising in this funny and heartwarming tale.
Coraline (2009): A young girl named Coraline discovers a parallel world behind a secret door in her new home, but things take a sinister turn in this visually stunning stop-motion film.
The Addams Family (1991): Join the eccentric and spooky Addams family as they navigate a world that doesn’t quite understand their macabre sense of humor.
The Addams Family Values (1993): The Addams family returns in this sequel, with more darkly comedic adventures, especially involving the arrival of a new baby.
Spookley the Square Pumpkin (2005): This animated film teaches valuable lessons about diversity and acceptance as it follows the story of a square pumpkin in a round pumpkin patch.
Frankenweenie (2012): Tim Burton’s black-and-white, stop-motion film tells the story of a young boy who brings his pet dog back to life with unintended consequences.
Ghostbusters (1984): While this classic comedy has some spooky elements, it’s generally considered suitable for older kids. Join the team of paranormal investigators as they bust ghosts and save New York City.
These PG-rated Halloween movies offer a mix of spooky fun, humor, and valuable life lessons, making them perfect for family movie nights during the Halloween season.
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