I love Halloween. And I love watching Halloween movies all through October. I thought I would do a two part series on my favorite Halloween movies. The first one I thought I would post on is all about "kid friendly" or none scary movies. I love being able to just sit and watch a good Halloween movie without necessarily having to be scared out of my wits. Truth be told I love all these movies dearly so it was really hard to put them in an order, but I did and I stand by it.
My "Halloween Related" movies top 10
10. Casper
9. Hocus Pocus
Oh how I love this movie. I've seen it hundreds of times (I really don't think I'm exaggerating either)
So why then does it sit at 9? I feel like everyone has seen it, therefore I don't think anyone needs another reason to watch this great film. Unless you haven't seen it then, get on it, you won't regret it.
8. It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown
Truly a classic. I remember waiting every year for the ABC special to come on. It always broke my heart that no one believed in the "Great Pumpkin". It's short and sweet and definitely a must see.
7. Beetle Juice
The first time I saw this film was probably 4 years ago. I fell in love. The whole concept is just creepy enough to be categorized Halloween, but still kid friendly.
6. The Addams Family
This movie is a bit crazy. Definitely Halloweeny, and just creepy enough to make you wonder what the heck? If you go beyond the weirdness of the family it really is such a great story of relationships and remembering that family is family. Every family has it's quarks. That what makes them so great.
5. Hotel Transylvania
Truth be told I thought this movie was going to be horrible. I mean Adam Sandler play dracula? I think not, but it is SO good. That is why it made my top 5. I know so many people who haven't seen who thought the same exact thing I did. I was wrong I will recommend this movie to any and everyone. It's funny and sweet and spooky. I mean a castle full of monsters? If that doesn't say Halloween I don't know what does.
4. The Witches
This was also one of my favorites growing up. We borrowed it from the library many times when I was younger. I feel like a lot of people haven't seen it. I'd say a good majority have probably read or heard of the book. This is a pretty low budget film I would say, but totally worth a watch. It's just the right amount of creepy without being too scary.
3. The Nightmare Before Christmas
The classic of the classics, at least at my house. We watch this movie at both Halloween and Christmas. (That's how much Cody and I love it!!) The characters, the music, you really can't go wrong with this movie. It's not my #1, but definitely deserves a place in top 3.
2. ParaNorman
I love this movie! It's so unique and different from all the other movies on my list. It plays on every emotion. While still having plenty of Halloween stuff to make you satisfied for days. I love all the twists and turns this movie brings, but still staying on the friendly side. Honestly if you haven't seen this film yet you need to see it. Like tonight or tomorrow. I highly recommend this movie.
Drum roll please!!! My number one movie is...
1. Frankenweenie
If there was ever a movie I love more than ParaNorman (which is hard to do) it would be Frankenweenie. It is the sweetest story of a boy and his dog. As well as experiments gone all wrong. It makes me cry and laugh. I am a huge dog person so this one hits home. It's black and white which intensifies the spookiness of this film. I feel like this movie was so overlooked and got so many terrible reviews. I'm going to say right now don't believe everything you read online. Although right now it's sitting at 7.0 which isn't bad. I still say it's very underrated. If there is only one Halloween movie you watch this season make it this one!! I promise you won't regret it!!
So there you have it my top 10 "kid friendly" Halloween movies.
What are your top ten? Do you agree with mine?
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