Best Halloween Movie for Preschoolers, Kids and Tweens in 2020
With COVID putting pay to most of our Halloween plans this October, many families are exploring alternative ways to celebrate Halloween at home, and for lots of households with young children, the prospect of a spooky movie night is high up on the agenda. Picking a Halloween film the whole family can enjoy can be tricky, so this year, we’ve rounded up some of the best Halloween movies for Kids and tweens that you can find on Netflix, Sky or Disney plus. Because no one wants there kids up all night having nightmares on 31st October, we’ve also clearly marked each one with its official age rating so that you can assess whether this is a safe watch for you and your family! Which one will you be watching this Halloween?
Netflix
Super Monsters Dia De Los Monsters (U) Sun down, monsters up in Ciudad Monstruo for a celebration filled with magic colourful creatures and super monstery fun! The monsters celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a fun filled parade. This Canadian short animated film is just 25 mins long – so perfect for younger viewers.
Adams Family 2019 (PG) – An animated readaptation of the original Halloween classic Adams Family – They’re creepy, they’re kooky and adjusting to life in a new neighbourhood, but they’re not the only spooky characters in town! Love the animated version of Wednesday Adams!
Spookley the Square Pumpkin (U) Life’s rough in the patch when you’re a square in a circular world. But this Halloween its important to realise that sometimes it’s our differences which make us great! An adorable animation with a positive underlying message about diversity. At just 47 minutes long – this ones ideal for preschooler or a younger audience!
Some houses are haunted, but a few snooping kids are about to discover, this one is straight up ALIVE!!!
Disney+
Be warned – this one may make the adults cry! Based on the Mexican Celebration Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz, but his family have banned music in their home.
Sky Movies
Ghostbusters (PG)
Whether its the original 1984 classic – HE SLIMED ME! or the modern day female alternative, there are of course some scary bits for younger kids in Ghostbusters – but for older children or tweens, this one is some halloween nostalgia you can all enjoy!
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (PG)
Unlike the first movie which is based on the E.L Stine books – this one is based on an unpublished Goosebumps novel. When two friends Sonny and Sam find an ancient manuscript whilst cleaning an abandoned house, things escalate when the text brings a ventriloquist dummy to life – soon their sleepy town becomes overrun with monsters, witches and other mysterious creatures!
Scooby Doo 2 Monsters Unleashed (PG)
In this live action sequel of Scooby Doo, the team have to solve the mystery of monsters that are attempting to torment their town. Of course there is a villain trying to foil their attempts to save the day (and they would’ve got away with it if it wasn’t for those pesky kids!)
The Witches (PG)
A young boy stumbles onto a witch convention and must stop them, even after he has been turned into a mouse. Who can forget being slightly scared of this book as a child! This is a bit scary in parts so not one for younger children (but you can always forward wind the scary bits!) – Looking forward to the new version of this that is coming out soon and cant wait to see Anne Hathaway in action!
The Academy of Magic (PG)
A young girl with magical powers goes in search of the truth when the magic academy she attends is revealed to be harbouring some dark secrets. Spellbinding animated fun.