15 Halloween Movies That Aren't Scary

15 Halloween Movies For Wimps

October 30, 2012

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Halloween may be all about getting spooked, but what about those of us who like more treats than tricks? Rest assured, there are still some movies out there that will get you into the holiday spirit without giving you nightmares. Whether you want something to watch with the kids or just want to cuddle up with a blanket and a bowl of candy, here are some safer movies to watch this weekend.

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by Becky Kirsch 28

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28 Comments

Hayley3358962 35 weeks

Here's the thing. How is Edward Scissorhands a Halloween movie? Because Tim Burton made it? That's a horrible reason. If anything it's a Christmas movie, because it takes place at...oh my gosh...CHRISTMAS!!! Why do humans keep thinking it's a Halloween movie? Because you want to believe Edward is scary? No. It's a Christmas movie, humanity.

The Ninja Baker 35 weeks

Loved 15 Halloween Movies for Wimps so I linked the article to my current post at NinjaBaking.com entitled 21 Ways to Savor a Grownup Halloween. Thank you so much, Becky, for remembering that not all of us want to be scared completely out of our wits on Halloween.

thewhitenightangel 42 weeks

also forgot "The Scream Team", "Halloweentown", "Tower of Terror", and "Corpse Bride".

Letodan 1 year

Nice list but, Sleepy Hollow is missing. And the new Halloween classic for me is Trick 'R Treat... It's the perfect Halloween movie because, there are references to many myths surrounding Halloween!!

356UIK 1 year

Coraline :-)

356UIK 1 year

Coraline :-)

popculture whore 1 year

great list! and i totally agree with you all, i would add beetlejuice and casper on there. i'm a sucker for casper... can i keep you? hahah

inlove23 2 years

Yea, what happened to Casper?! It's a classic! lol. I love Hocus Pocus and It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! I haven't seen them this year though =/

postmodernsleaze 2 years

I just remembered that Gremlins should have made the list too :)

Renees3 2 years

i thought shaun of the dead was pretty scary too. Beetlejuice I actually just rewatched a couple weeks ago and the claymation and effects are pretty cheasy now so it's not as scary :-) We're going as Jack and Sally from TNBC this halloween, can't wait!

2 years

Where was the live action Casper??

postmodernsleaze 2 years

I love horror movies, but I still adore this list-- nothing like a classic, feel-good Halloween movie :) (especially the old Sleepy Hollow, I still LOVE that movie!) Beetlejuice should replace Shaun of the Dead on the list. I could still see Shaun of the Dead freaking a few people out, even if it does include some comedy.

3 years

I'm not what you'd call a 'wimp' when it comes to gore, but Shaun of the Dead was flooded with enough blood & dread that it really shouldn't be on this list... It's horror first, comedy second.

3 years

I dunno about you guys, but Shaun of the Dead scared the heck out of me! I had to leave the room! (Yes, I'm a super-wimp.)

bleached 3 years

I love Practical Magic! I can't even count how many times I've seen it. I would have added The Corpse Bride as well since it's in the same vein as other Tim Burton classics

Allyace 3 years

I am definitely watching Hocus Pocus on Saturday :).

lilkimbo 3 years

Great list! It's not necessarily for kids, but I think Zombieland would be a great addition, as well!

redchick152 3 years

i loved hocus pocus when i was little!!!!!

Pampire 3 years

I love all "scary" movies but these are ones I can enjoy with my children. But where is elvira mistress of the dark? She is the queen of Halloween after all! :witch: