Best Family Halloween Movies

Description: This film brings the quirky, macabre Addams family to life in a way that's both funny and slightly spooky, perfect for Halloween viewing.

Fact: The film was a commercial success, leading to a sequel and later, an animated reboot.

Description: This film has become a Halloween staple with its story of three witches resurrected in modern-day Salem. Its mix of comedy and mild scares makes it ideal for family viewing.

Fact: The film was not a box office hit initially but has since become a cult classic. The Sanderson sisters are now iconic Halloween characters.

Description: Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town and decides to bring Christmas to his own town. Its stop-motion animation and Tim Burton's unique style make it a visual treat for all ages.

Fact: The film was directed by Henry Selick, but Tim Burton gets much of the credit due to his involvement in the story and character design.

Description: A friendly ghost helps a young girl and her father in this heartwarming tale. It's a perfect blend of spooky fun and emotional depth, suitable for family viewing.

Fact: The CGI used for Casper was groundbreaking at the time, making him one of the first fully CGI characters in a feature film.

Description: This claymation adventure involves Wallace and his dog Gromit dealing with a giant rabbit terrorizing a town. It's humorous and has just enough spookiness for a family Halloween movie.

Fact: It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, the first stop-motion film to do so.

Description: Coraline discovers an alternate world behind a secret door, which seems perfect at first but hides dark secrets. Its stop-motion animation and eerie atmosphere make it a unique Halloween watch.

Fact: The film was adapted from Neil Gaiman's novella, and its visual style was inspired by his own illustrations for the book.

Description: Based on the Disney theme park ride, this film follows a realtor and his family as they encounter ghosts in a mansion. It's light-hearted and fun, making it suitable for family Halloween viewing.

Fact: Eddie Murphy stars in this film, which was one of the first attempts to turn a Disney ride into a movie.

Description: Three kids discover that their neighbor's house is actually a living, breathing monster. The film combines adventure with just the right amount of scare for family viewing.

Fact: The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Description: Dracula runs a high-end resort for monsters, but things get complicated when a human stumbles upon it. Its vibrant animation and humor make it a hit for kids and adults.

Fact: Adam Sandler, who voices Dracula, also co-wrote the film.

Description: This classic Peanuts special captures the essence of Halloween with Linus waiting for the Great Pumpkin. Its simplicity and humor make it timeless.

Fact: It was the third Peanuts special to be produced, following "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "Charlie Brown's All Stars!"