Just because it’s a family movie night doesn’t mean you have to miss out on watching a scary movie. These frightful features are appropriate for kids of all ages and will still be fun for the adults in the room. Whether you’re into live action, animation, something nostalgic or relatively recent films, there’s a scary movie in this list that the whole family can enjoy. These monsters, ghosts, witches and zombies shouldn't give your little ones any nightmares.

Swipe ahead for the best scary movies for kids.

Goosebumps (2015)

Netflix

R.L. Stine’s frightful series of stories comes to life in this spooky feature starring Jack Black. Goosebumps feels like a nostalgic throwback to family-friendly horror movies from the 80’s and has plenty of easter eggs for anyone who remembers reading the books.

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Monster House (2006)

Hulu

With Halloween rapidly approaching, three kids have to find a way to destroy a living Monster House in their neighborhood before all the trick-or-treaters meet a terrifying fate. This stylized animated movie is the perfect seasonal treat.

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Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)

Prime Video VOD

Ernest Scared Stupid might be a little too scary for the youngest kids in the room, but it’s nothing they can’t handle by temporarily covering their eyes. This 90’s cult classic is bizarre, silly and has a few genuine frights to offer. Pour yourself a big glass of milk and enjoy.

Photography: Buena Vista Pictures

Hocus Pocus (1993)

Disney+

Hocus Pocus has stood the test of time as a certified Halloween classic that is guaranteed to please audiences of all ages. This ghastly story about three witches returning to Salem, Massachusetts is just the right amount of frightening with lots of humor mixed in. Let Hocus Pocus cast a spell on you.

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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1981)

Disney+

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas is part Halloween movie, part Christmas movie and fully something every child can enjoy. Burton combines his signature visual style with his longtime musical collaborator Danny Elfman for an eerie holiday movie that will have you singing along on the couch.

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Casper (1995)

Netflix

Christina Ricci and Bill Pullman star in this story about a young ghost just looking for a friend. Casper is definitely a kids movie but it isn’t afraid to explore some dark subject matter, like Casper’s tragic backstory. Don’t worry, this friendly ghost won’t haunt anyone's nightmares.

Photography: Universal Pictures

ParaNorman (2012)

Pluto TV

Norman Babcock can talk to the deceased, something he often prefers over talking to the living. ParaNorman takes a morbid premise and has lots of fun with it thanks to a snappy story and a fantastic cast including Anna Kendrick and John Goodman.

Photography: Focus Features

Hotel Transylvania (2012)

Hulu

Count Dracula invites all the monsters to his hotel to celebrate his youngest daughter’s 118th birthday party in this delightful movie that has plenty of scary subject matter. Hotel Transylvania boasts an all-star cast including Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Fran Drescher and Steve Buscemi.

Photography: Sony Pictures

Coraline (2009)

Max

An adventurous 11-year-old girl unlocks a gateway to another world that seems like an ideal parallel universe of her frustrating life. She’s about to learn there are sinister secrets lying just below the surface. Coraline is a genuinely scary film with a big heart and gorgeous animation.

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Frankenweenie (2012)

Disney+

Set in the 60’s, Frankenweenie follows a young Victor Frankenstein who harnesses the power of electricity to resurrect his deceased dog. Tim Burton directs another brilliant animated story that is spine-tingling fun for viewers of all ages. Frankenweenie has a talented cast of familiar voices including Martin Short and Catherine O’Hara.

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Monsters Inc. (2001)

Disney+

Monsters Inc. reveals that there are in fact monsters hiding under your kid’s bed, but the good news is they’re actually not so scary when you get to know them. Monsters Inc. is a tame tale with a few gentle scares that anyone can handle. Billy Crystal and John Goodman help bring these lovable monsters to life.

Photography: Walt Disney Pictures