Halloween night doesn’t have to end when the trick-or-treating does. Once the sweets are sorted, snuggling up on the sofa with a spooky-but-not-too-spooky movie is the perfect way to wind down the evening.
Not every child (or parent!) enjoys a proper fright, so we’ve rounded up some slightly scary Halloween movies for kids that are streaming on Netflix. Expect ghosts, monsters and a few gentle jump scares — but nothing too intense for younger viewers.
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Halloween Movies for Kids on Netflix
#1. Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet The Wolfman
In this animated adventure, chipmunk Alvin has werewolves on his mind. After being haunted by a creepy nightmare, he becomes convinced that his eerie next-door neighbour, Mr Talbot, is hiding a monstrous secret. As Alvin and his brother Simon investigate, shy sibling Theodore — reluctantly cast in the school’s production of “Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde” — finds his inner monster after being attacked by a strange dog.
#2. Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of The Were-Rabbit
https://youtu.be/566_PBg6jkE
Working as experts in humane pest removal, Wallace and Gromit stumble upon a voracious monster that threatens to ruin the village’s annual veggie-growing contest. A firm family favourite with plenty of laughs alongside the mild spookiness.
#3. Monster House
Three friends discover that the house across the street is a living, breathing, scary monster — and decide they must do battle with the mysterious house before it threatens anyone else who crosses its path.
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#4. Monster Island
At a school dance, Lucas discovers he comes from a long line of monsters. Eager to find the rest of his family, he sets out on a journey to the island of Calavera.
#5. Dreamworks Spooky Stories
Shrek dares his friends to bring on the scary with ghost stories told in a haunted castle. A haunted castle, alien pumpkins and a spooky ghost all feature in this collection of animated tales, which includes “Shrek’s Thrilling Tales” and “Scared Shrekless.”
#6. Goosebumps – Seasons 1-5
R.L. Stine’s creepy tales take on a life of their own in this series, which combines original stories with adaptations drawn from the much-loved children’s books.
And for teens and parents who enjoy a proper scare, Netflix also has a good selection of Halloween-themed films and creepy series to explore once the kids are in bed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Halloween movies too scary for young children?
They’re chosen to be “slightly scary” rather than truly frightening — think friendly monsters, gentle ghost stories and animated spookiness rather than jump scares or horror. That said, every child’s tolerance for spooky content is different, so it’s worth previewing a film yourself if your child is sensitive to scary themes.
What age group are these movies suitable for?
Most of these titles are aimed at primary-school-age children and work well as family viewing. If you’re unsure about a specific child’s comfort level, watching the first few minutes together is a good way to gauge it.
Where can I watch these movies?
All the titles listed are available to stream on Netflix, though as with any streaming service, what’s available can change over time.
What if my child still gets scared?
Keep the lights on, sit close together, and remind them it’s just a story. Pausing the film for a chat or stopping altogether if it’s too much is always fine — Halloween is meant to be fun.
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