Spooky (But Not Too Scary) Halloween Movies to Watch Now

Sure trick-or-treating is fun, but sometimes staying home on Halloween can be even better—especially when it’s dark and stormy. If you are planning on making a night of it this Halloween, we’ve got you. Settle in with some Halloween crafts, play some festive games, make some spooky sweets then watch these not-so-scary Halloween movies for kids and families.

In case you find yourself entertaining tweens or teens this Halloween, I’ve rounded up a few extra spooky movies (nothing rated higher than PG-13) for the brave crowd looking for a scare without a ton of violence or gore.  

Click the arrow above the image to view all our picks, or jump to the age range of your choice on the list below: 

• Preschool viewers, not a scare in sight (rated G)
• Younger kids, starting to get a little bit spooky (rated up to PG)
• Tweens and teens looking for a scare (rated up to PG-13)

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in October 2020, and was most recently updated in October 2024 by associate editor Kari Hanson. New movies and photography for each category have been added.