If you loved the eerie charm and supernatural antics of 'Haunted Mansion' (2023), you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that deliver the same mix of spooky fun, ghostly encounters, and comedic relief. Whether you're a fan of haunted houses, paranormal investigations, or family-friendly scares, these picks will keep you entertained long after the credits roll.

Ghostbusters (1984)
Description: A comedic take on the paranormal, featuring a team of ghost hunters dealing with supernatural threats in a modern urban setting, balancing scares with laughs.
Fact: The Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man was inspired by a real advertising mascot, and the film's iconic theme song was performed by Ray Parker Jr.


Beetlejuice (1988)
Description: A mix of horror and comedy with a focus on the afterlife, featuring ghosts interacting with the living in bizarre and humorous ways, set in a visually striking, otherworldly environment.
Fact: The famous 'Day-O' dinner scene was improvised, and the film's stop-motion effects were created by the same team behind 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'.


The Addams Family (1991)
Description: A dark comedy that blends the supernatural with family dynamics, featuring a quirky, macabre household filled with eccentric characters and gothic aesthetics.
Fact: The film was inspired by Charles Addams' original New Yorker cartoons, and the iconic snapping fingers were created using a combination of hand doubles and sound effects.


Hocus Pocus (1993)
Description: A Halloween-themed fantasy comedy about witches returning from the dead, filled with magical antics, spooky settings, and a playful yet eerie tone.
Fact: The film initially underperformed at the box office but became a cult classic through annual TV broadcasts, and Bette Midler ad-libbed many of her lines.


The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Description: A gothic musical fantasy that explores the intersection of holidays and the supernatural, with a visually stunning, macabre yet charming aesthetic.
Fact: The film was originally conceived as a poem by Tim Burton, and each character's movements were painstakingly animated frame by frame.


Casper (1995)
Description: A family-friendly ghost story that combines humor and heart, centered around a friendly spirit navigating the human world, with a mix of spooky and whimsical elements.
Fact: Casper was the first feature film to have a fully CGI lead character, and the movie's mansion was the same set used in 'The Addams Family'.


The Frighteners (1996)
Description: A supernatural comedy-horror that follows a man who can see and communicate with ghosts, blending eerie visuals with dark humor and a mystery-driven plot.
Fact: The film was originally intended to be a Tales from the Crypt episode, and it marked Peter Jackson's first Hollywood production before 'The Lord of the Rings'.


Corpse Bride (2005)
Description: A stop-motion animated dark romantic comedy set in a Victorian-era underworld, featuring ghosts, love, and a blend of melancholy and whimsy.
Fact: The film's puppets were designed with removable faces to allow for smoother animation, and the entire production was shot in just 51 days.


Monster House (2006)
Description: An animated horror-comedy about a sentient, malevolent house, blending childhood adventure with supernatural thrills and a darkly whimsical atmosphere.
Fact: The film used motion-capture technology for its animation, and the house's design was inspired by classic haunted house tropes with a modern twist.


ParaNorman (2012)
Description: A stop-motion animated film that mixes horror and humor, following a boy who can speak to ghosts as he unravels a town's supernatural curse.
Fact: The film was the first stop-motion feature to use a 3D color printer for facial animation, and it took over two years to complete.
