Disneyland may be called “The Happiest Place on Earth,” but when it comes to Halloween, Disney’s TV shows easily make it one of the spookiest places — in the most family-friendly sense.
No one does Halloween like Disney. Over the years, the network has held various marathons to draw viewers to its slate of dramas and TV movies about what goes on at night, from Hauntober Fest to Wiztober, Monstober and more in years past. Monster,” a programming block of creepy crawly creations running throughout October.
While Halloween movies are often filled with psychological thrills, gore, and gore, Disney reminds viewers that the paranormal can be silly and fun, even if it does give you a little scare at first. From comedy horror to musical fantasy and edgy animation, there’s no shortage of genres to choose from. With talent ranging from teen TV stars to Oscar-winning actors, you’re sure to have a great movie time.
So, whether you’re looking for the next movie to make you cringe or need a little boost in the spirit of this spooky season, this list is for you. Scroll down to view hollywood reporterA list of the most memorable Disney Halloween movies.
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‘cocoa’
This 2017 animated film inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead tells the story of a young boy named Miguel who is transported to the Land of the Dead, where he seeks the help of his late great-great-grandfather in order to fulfill his destiny as a musician dream.
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“Cruela”
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Emma Stone stars as charming British heiress Cruella de Vil in the 2021 live-action Disney film 101 Dalmatians Adapted from the 1956 novel by Dodie Smith.
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“Descendants”
The 2015 musical fantasy drama, which spawned three sequels, follows the lives of four Disney villains as teenagers.
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“Don’t look under the bed”
In this 1999 fantasy horror film, a skeptical teen is forced to rethink her beliefs about the supernatural when she comes into contact with a mischievous demon hiding under her bed.
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“Edward Scissorhands”
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Johnny Depp stars in this 1990 gothic romance created and directed by Tim Burton, about a scissor-wielding teen who falls in love with his adoptive The story of a suburban daughter (played by Winona Ryder).
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“Ernest was afraid of stupidity”
Released in 1991, Ernest is afraid of stupidity is the fifth feature film centered on the fictional character Ernest P. Worrell. In this comedy-horror film, on Halloween night, Ernest unintentionally unleashes an evil 19th-century troll in the small town of Brierville, Missouri.
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“Escape to Witch Mountain”
In this 1975 fantasy science fiction film, two orphan siblings escape from a millionaire and hope to harness their supernatural powers.
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“Frankenweenie”
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A boy named Victor Frankenstein resurrects a dead pit bull in Tim Burton’s 2012 3D stop-motion animated film, which parodies the 1931 aspects of classic movies Frankenstein.
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“Girls and Monsters”
In this 2012 fantasy comedy, a teenage girl discovers she’s a monster hunter on Halloween.
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“Growing fangs”
2021 Growing fangsa half-human/half-vampire Mexican-American teen discovers his true identity after trying to keep his identity a secret.
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“Halloween Town”
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In this 1998 family comedy starring Debbie Reynolds, 13-year-old Marnie (Kimberley J. Brown) discovers on Halloween that she is a witch and is transported to a magical land filled with ghosts, goblins and ghouls.
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Halloweentown II: Calabar’s Revenge
The second of four films halloween town series, in Revenge of Calabar, Released in 2001, Marnie and her grandmother Aggie (Reynolds) travel to Halloween Town to get to the bottom of some mysterious magical symptoms that Aggie hopes to eliminate before it’s too late.
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“Halloween Town High School”
The students of Halloween Town started their third period of high school life with Marnie halloween town series, which premiered in 2004.
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“Return to Halloween Town”
In the fourth and final game halloween town The film, released in 2006, follows Marnie as she attends college at a witch college in Halloween Town and fights dark forces trying to steal her magical powers.
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“Haunted House” (2003)
Eddie Murphy stars in this supernatural horror comedy about a real estate agent and his family who are trapped in a haunted house.
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“The Haunted Mansion” (2023)
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Directed by Justin Simien, starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Rosario Dawson, LaKeith Stanfield, Starring Owen Wilson and Danny DeVito.
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‘magician’
First released in 1993, this fantasy comedy classic stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as the Sanderson sisters , these three witches travel to Salem, Massachusetts in search of children after being accidentally resurrected from the dead three centuries later.
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“The Magician 2”
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The Sanderson sisters are resurrected again in 2022 in this long-awaited sequel. Mu revenge.
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“Into the Woods”
A childless couple try to end a curse placed on them by a witch in this star-studded 2014 musical fantasy, starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick and Chris Pine.
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“Maleficent: Maleficent”
This 2014 fantasy film stars Angelina Jolie and tells the story of a 1959 fairy tale villain sleeping Beauty.
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“Mom Has a Date with a Vampire”
In this 2000 horror comedy, the Hanson kids suspect their mom’s date is a vampire, and their relief that mom is finally out of the house doesn’t last long.
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‘gentlemen. Boogie’
In this 1986 short film, a family discovers that the new city they’ve moved to is haunted by ghosts from the 17th century.
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“Bugidi’s Bride”
This 1987 sequel continues the story of the Davis family’s ghostly encounters in the fictional New England town of Lucifer Falls.
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“The New Mutants”
Locked in a secret facility, a group of young mutants fight for freedom in this 2020 superhero horror film based on the Marvel comic of the same name.
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“The Nightmare Before Christmas”
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Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, Tim Burton’s The nightmare before christmas is a stop-motion dark fantasy film that tells the story of Jack Skellington, the King of Halloween Town and his strategy to take over the Christmas holiday.
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“The Ghost of the Mega Complex”
loosely based on Phantom of the OperaIn this 2000 comedy-mystery drama, a 17-year-old assistant manager struggles to solve mysterious problems that threaten to derail the opening night of a big movie at his megaplex.
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“Return to Oz”
this unofficial sequel The Wizard of Oz Released in 1985, adapted from the work of author L. Frank Baum ounce In the novel, Dorothy returns to Oz, where she discovers that it has been conquered by the evil Nome King.
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“Scream Team”
In this 2002 TV movie, two children discover that the town where their grandfather has just died is a purgatory for ghosts who must clear up their evil deeds on Earth to advance to the afterlife.
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“Toy Story of Terror!”
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The protagonists of Pixar’s hit film set off a series of mysterious events on a road trip that goes awry toy story franchise in this 2013 television Halloween special.
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“twitch”
Starring Tia and Tamera Mowry, the 2005 film is based on the academic book series of the same name and follows twins who were separated at birth, reunited as teenagers and now have special The story of ability.
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“Twitching too”
In this 2007 sequel, Tia and Tamera reprise their roles as twin witches Camille and Alex, who seek answers after discovering clues that their biological father is still alive.
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“Confidentiality”
In this 2021 remake of Greg Beeman’s 1997 teen horror film, two friends accidentally resurrect a mummy they find in their neighbor’s basement.
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“Upside Down Magic”
Based on Scholastic’s book series of the same name, teenage friends enter the Sage Academy for Magical Studies after discovering their special powers in this 2020 fantasy novel.
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Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
Based on the Disney Channel Original Series Wizards of Waverly Place, The 2009 film follows main character Alex Russo, played by Selena Gomez, as she attempts to cancel a wish she made on a family vacation that her parents never Never met.
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‘Zombie-S’
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The 2018 teen musical, which spawned two sequels, tells the story of a zombie football player and a human cheerleader who fall in love.
