Hocus Pocus
Three comic witch sisters are brought back to life on Halloween night in Salem. Campy and silly rather than scary.
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🎃 Spooky (but kid-safe)
A little bit spooky, never too scary. Ideal for Halloween movie nights with younger children.
A little bit spooky, never too scary. Ideal for Halloween movie nights with younger children.
Our spooky (but kid-safe) picks
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The king of Halloween Town discovers Christmas and tries to take it over. Stop-motion that works for both holidays.
Coraline
A bored girl finds a door to a better version of her home, but the Other Mother has plans for her. Creepy in a good way; best for over-eights.
Monsters, Inc.
Two monsters who scare children for a living find a little girl loose in their world. Monsters, but never frightening.
Hotel Transylvania
Dracula runs a hotel for monsters and panics when a human backpacker checks in. Full of friendly monster jokes.
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
A giant vegetable-munching beast threatens the town's prize veg show. Aardman's gentle British take on a monster movie.
| Film | Year | BBFC | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hocus Pocus | 1993 | PG | 6.9 |
| The Nightmare Before Christmas | 1993 | PG | 7.9 |
| Coraline | 2009 | PG | 7.8 |
| Monsters, Inc. | 2001 | U | 8.1 |
| Hotel Transylvania | 2012 | U | 7.1 |
| Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit | 2005 | U | 7.5 |
Listings checked 24 September 2026. Films and services change often, so check your cinema or streaming service before you settle in, and always check the BBFC rating suits everyone watching. Trailer, “Where to watch” and Prime Video buttons open a search on YouTube, JustWatch or Amazon UK.
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Quests, treasure maps and daring escapes for families who like their movie night with a bit of action.
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Magic, dragons and other worlds. Grab a blanket and get lost in something completely different.
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Sing-along favourites. Turn the volume up and hand out the hairbrush microphones.
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Got questions?
What are the best spooky films for a family movie night?
Our picks: Hocus Pocus (1993), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Coraline (2009), Monsters, Inc. (2001). Each has a short description and quick links to the trailer and where to watch.
Are these films suitable for my children?
They are chosen with families in mind, but please check the official BBFC rating and advice before watching with children.
Where can I watch them?
Tap “Where to watch” on any film to see which UK services stream, rent or sell it today.