Spells and Giggles: 12 Magical and Whimsical Halloween Movies for the Whole Family

Dim the lights, grab some popcorn, and get ready for stories that will haunt, delight, and entertain you long after the credits roll!

Halloween may have passed, but the spooky season isn’t over yet! The nights are still long, the air still crisp, and it’s the perfect time to keep the Halloween vibes going. Whether you’re into creepy thrills, magical adventures, or fun family-friendly stories.

We’ve gathered a list of the best movies you’re going to see to keep the ghostly fun alive even after Halloween night.

Phantom of the Megaplex

Inspired by The Phantom of the Opera and the Golden Age of Hollywood, Phantom of the Megaplex follows a teenage boy (Taylor Handley) who gets his first job at a movie theater only to discover that someone is sabotaging every screening.

This Disney Channel film includes many sly jokes about Hollywood and stars like Mickey Rooney.

Watch Phantom of the Megaplex on Disney+

The Munsters

Rob Zombie is known for his gory horror films, but he took a much lighter approach with this PG remake of The Munsters in 2022. Lily, Herman and Grandpa all return with the help of some horror legends like Dee Wallace and Cassandra Peterson better known as Elvira to bring the wacky romp back to life in vibrant color.

Watch The Munsters on Amazon Prime Video

Monsters vs. Aliens

Can’t decide which is spookier, monsters or aliens? Why not have both in this Reese Witherspoon-led animated hit? In the movie, a woman gains superpowers after being struck by a meteorite and suddenly finds herself caught in a battle between monsters and aliens.

Joining Witherspoon in the voice cast are Hugh Laurie, Paul Rudd and Stephen Colbert, among others.

Watch Monsters vs. Aliens on Amazon Prime Video

Addams Family Values

Addams Family Values was well received by critics and is even more iconic than the original thanks to Wednesday’s hilarious and pointed school play about the first Thanksgiving and Uncle Fester’s conniving new girlfriend, Debbie (Joan Cusack).

Carol Kane joins the cast as Grandmama Addams, and Nathan Lane, Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski make cameos.

Watch Addams Family Values on Paramount+

he Canterville Ghost

When an American family moves into an ancient English castle, their daughter (Neve Campbell) discovers that the property is haunted by the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville (Patrick Stewart).

It’s a great modern take on the classic Oscar Wilde tale.

Watch The Canterville Ghost on Amazon Prime Video

Scooby-Doo: The Movie

Scooby-Doo’s live-action adaptation featured an absolutely perfect cast who truly personified the Mystery Inc. crew, with Freddie Prinze Jr. as Fred, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Daphne, Linda Cardellini as Velma and Matthew Lillard as Shaggy.

The crew is called to investigate a remote island amusement park, but they discover that the villains aren’t just bad guys in masks.

Watch Scooby-Doo: The Movie on HBO Max

Scoob!

For a more modern take on Scooby-Doo, the gang returned to screens in 2020 with the animated film Scoob!. This incarnation recounts Shaggy and Scooby-Doo’s origin story, how they meet the gang and begin to solve juicy mysteries.

Leading the voice cast are Zac Efron, Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried and Frank Welker, who has been voicing Scooby-Doo characters since the show’s debut in 1969.

Watch Scoob! On HBO Max

Coraline

Based on the Neil Gaiman novella of the same name, Coraline centers on a young girl who escapes her dull life through a portal to another world. Everything seems perfect … until she discovers it’s all a trap to capture her soul.

The film was written by director Henry Selick, known for his stop-motion work in The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) and James and the Giant Peach (1996).

Watch Coraline on Tubi

Casper

Casper the Friendly Ghost may have been around since 1945, but the live-action 1995 film introduced the character to a whole new generation. When a young girl (Ricci) moves into a haunted house, Casper befriends her and the two become inseparable.

The movie includes cameos by Clint Eastwood, Rodney Dangerfield and Aykroyd, who reprises his role from Ghostbusters.

Watch Casper on Netflix

Monster Family

In this British animated comedy, one family’s ordinary Halloween gets turned upside down when they’re all suddenly turned into monsters.

With a voice cast that includes Emma Watson, Nick Frost and comedy legend Catherine Tate, this feel-good comedy is perfect for anyone who wants to celebrate Halloween without any scares.

Watch Monster Family on Peacock

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

One of the first great Halloween specials, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown follows the Peanuts gang as they prepare to celebrate the spooky holiday.

While the main story follows Linus hoping to see the Great Pumpkin, the special is an ode to the spirit of autumn: falling leaves, buying costumes and celebrating with friends.

Watch It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown on Apple TV+

100% Wolf

In this animated Australian comedy, a young boy in a family of werewolves gets ready to transform for the first time … only to find out that instead of being a ferocious werewolf, he becomes a poodle.

Now, he’s got to prove himself to the pack while embracing who he truly is. The voice cast includes Jane Lynch and Samara Weaving.

Watch 100% Wolf on Tubi