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Monster House
Monster House
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 75%
Metacritic: 68/100
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Runtime: 91 min
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 23 nominations total
Writer: Dan Harmon, Rob Schrab, Pamela Pettler
Actors: Mitchel Musso, Sam Lerner, Spencer Locke
Language: English
Country: United States, Canada
The Monster House movie is about three kids who discover that their neighbor’s house is alive and haunted. They must work together to uncover its secrets and stop it from terrorizing the neighborhood.
Coraline
Coraline
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic: 80/100
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Runtime: 100 min
Genre: Animation, Drama, Family
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 46 nominations total
Writer: Henry Selick, Neil Gaiman
Actors: Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, John Hodgman
Language: English, Russian
Country: United States
“Coraline” is a stop-motion animated film about a young girl who discovers a secret door in her new home, leading to an alternate version of her life that seems perfect at first, but soon reveals a dark and dangerous reality she must escape from.
ParaNorman
ParaNorman
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
Metacritic: 72/100
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Runtime: 92 min
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 19 wins & 46 nominations total
Writer: Chris Butler
Actors: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Language: Latin, English
Country: United States, United Kingdom, Canada
“ParaNorman” is a stop-motion animated film about a young boy named Norman who can communicate with ghosts. When his town is threatened by a witch’s curse, Norman must use his unique abilities to save the day and bring peace to the spirits haunting his community.
The Boxtrolls
The Boxtrolls
Internet Movie Database: 6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 78%
Metacritic: 61/100
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Runtime: 96 min
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 61 nominations total
Writer: Irena Brignull, Adam Pava, Alan Snow
Actors: Ben Kingsley, Jared Harris, Nick Frost
Language: English
Country: United States, Canada
“The Boxtrolls” is a stop-motion animated film about a group of quirky and lovable underground creatures who raise an orphaned boy named Eggs. Together, they must save their family and community from an evil exterminator who wants to eradicate the Boxtrolls.
Kubo and the Two Strings
Kubo and the Two Strings
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
Metacritic: 84/100
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Runtime: 101 min
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 33 wins & 67 nominations total
Writer: Marc Haimes, Chris Butler, Shannon Tindle
Actors: Charlize Theron, Art Parkinson, Matthew McConaughey
Language: English, Japanese, British Sign , Aboriginal, Spanish, Australian Sign , Egyptian (Ancient), Korean, Japanese Sign , Filipino, American Sign , Korean Sign , Latin, Thai
Country: United Kingdom, United States, Canada, France, Japan, Australia
“Kubo and the Two Strings” is an animated film that follows the epic journey of a young boy named Kubo, who embarks on a quest to find his father’s magical suit of armor and defeat a vengeful spirit from the past. With the help of his friends, Monkey and Beetle, Kubo must navigate through a mystical world of samurai warriors and ancient gods to uncover his own extraordinary destiny.
Corpse Bride
Corpse Bride
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Metacritic: 83/100
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Runtime: 77 min
Genre: Animation, Drama, Family
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 9 wins & 30 nominations total
Writer: Tim Burton, Carlos Grangel, John August
Actors: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson
Language: English
Country: United States
“Corpse Bride” is a stop-motion animated film that tells the story of a young man named Victor who accidentally marries a deceased bride named Emily in the afterlife, leading to a series of misadventures as he tries to navigate between the world of the living and the dead.
Frankenweenie
Frankenweenie
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
Metacritic: 74/100
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Runtime: 87 min
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 11 wins & 50 nominations total
Writer: Leonard Ripps, Tim Burton, John August
Actors: Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short
Language: English
Country: United States, United Kingdom
“Frankenweenie” is a stop-motion animated film directed by Tim Burton. It tells the story of a young boy named Victor who brings his beloved dog Sparky back to life using science, but soon discovers that his creation has unintended consequences.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Internet Movie Database: 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 95%
Metacritic: 82/100
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Runtime: 76 min
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 17 nominations total
Writer: Tim Burton, Michael McDowell, Caroline Thompson
Actors: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara
Language: English
Country: United States
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” is about Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who discovers Christmas Town and becomes obsessed with bringing Christmas to his own spooky world, leading to a series of misadventures that challenge the traditions of both holidays.
The Addams Family
The Addams Family
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 67%
Metacritic: 57/100
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Runtime: 99 min
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 23 nominations total
Writer: Charles Addams, Caroline Thompson, Larry Wilson
Actors: Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd
Language: English, Italian, French
Country: United States
The Addams Family movie is about the eccentric and macabre Addams family, who must confront a devious reality TV host while preparing for a major family reunion.
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Metacritic: 70/100
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Runtime: 92 min
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 11 nominations total
Writer: Michael McDowell, Larry Wilson, Warren Skaaren
Actors: Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton
Language: English
Country: United States
“Beetlejuice” is a dark comedy film where a recently deceased couple hires a mischievous ghost named Beetlejuice to scare away the new inhabitants of their home, but chaos ensues when Beetlejuice becomes uncontrollable.
Gremlins
Gremlins
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Metacritic: 70/100
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Runtime: 106 min
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Awards: 8 wins & 7 nominations
Writer: Chris Columbus
Actors: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
The Gremlins movie is about a young man who receives a mysterious creature called a Mogwai as a pet, but when the creature’s three important rules are broken, it spawns mischievous and destructive creatures known as Gremlins that wreak havoc on a small town during Christmas.
The Witches
The Witches
Internet Movie Database: 6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
Metacritic: 78/100
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Runtime: 91 min
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award3 wins & 8 nominations total
Writer: Roald Dahl, Allan Scott
Actors: Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
“The Witches” is a film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s novel, following a young boy who discovers a coven of witches and must stop their evil plans. With the help of his grandmother, he embarks on a mission to thwart the witches and save children from their wicked spells.
The Haunted Mansion
The Haunted Mansion
Internet Movie Database: 5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 13%
Metacritic: 34/100
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Runtime: 88 min
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Awards: 1 win & 4 nominations
Writer: David Berenbaum
Actors: Eddie Murphy, Marsha Thomason, Jennifer Tilly
Language: English
Country: United States
“The Haunted Mansion” is a 2003 comedy film that follows a real estate agent and his family who get trapped in a haunted mansion while trying to sell it. They must uncover the secrets of the mansion and find a way to escape the ghosts that inhabit it.
The House with a Clock in Its Walls
The House with a Clock in Its Walls
Internet Movie Database: 6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 65%
Metacritic: 57/100
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Runtime: 105 min
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Awards: 1 win & 1 nomination
Writer: John Bellairs, Eric Kripke
Actors: Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro
Language: English
Country: United States, Canada, India
“The House with a Clock in Its Walls” is a fantasy film about a young orphan named Lewis who discovers a hidden world of magic when he goes to live with his eccentric uncle. Together, they must find and stop a mysterious clock hidden within the walls of their house before it brings about the end of the world.
Goosebumps
Goosebumps
Internet Movie Database: 6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 78%
Metacritic: 60/100
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Runtime: 103 min
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Awards: 4 nominations
Writer: Darren Lemke, Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski
Actors: Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush
Language: English, Ukrainian
Country: United States, Australia
The Goosebumps movie is about a teenager named Zach who accidentally releases monsters from R.L. Stine’s books, and together with Stine and his daughter, they must recapture the monsters and save their town from destruction.
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Internet Movie Database: 6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 81%
Metacritic: 62/100
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Runtime: 96 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Awards: 2 wins & 8 nominations
Writer: Karey Kirkpatrick, David Berenbaum, John Sayles
Actors: Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, David Strathairn
Language: English
Country: United States
“The Spiderwick Chronicles movie is about three siblings who discover a hidden world of magical creatures after moving into their great-aunt’s old house. They must navigate this dangerous world and protect a book that holds the key to both their family’s legacy and the fate of the magical creatures.”
The Secret of NIMH
The Secret of NIMH
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Metacritic: 76/100
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Runtime: 82 min
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Drama
Awards: 1 win & 2 nominations
Writer: Robert C. O'Brien, Don Bluth, John Pomeroy
Actors: Elizabeth Hartman, Derek Jacobi, Dom DeLuise
Language: English
Country: United States
The Secret of NIMH is an animated film about a widowed mouse named Mrs. Brisby who embarks on a dangerous journey to save her family from being destroyed by a farmer’s plow, with the help of a society of highly intelligent rats.
The Little Vampire
The Little Vampire
Internet Movie Database: 5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 55%
Metacritic: 45/100
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Runtime: 95 min
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Awards: 1 win & 3 nominations
Writer: Angela Sommer-Bodenburg, Karey Kirkpatrick, Larry Wilson
Actors: Jonathan Lipnicki, Rollo Weeks, Richard E. Grant
Language: English
Country: Germany, Netherlands, United States
“The Little Vampire” is a family-friendly film about a young boy named Tony who befriends a vampire named Rudolph. Together, they embark on an adventure to save Rudolph’s vampire family from an evil vampire hunter.
The Monster Squad
The Monster Squad
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 56%
Metacritic: 61/100
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Runtime: 82 min
Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Awards: 3 wins & 4 nominations
Writer: Shane Black, Fred Dekker
Actors: Andre Gower, Robby Kiger, Stephen Macht
Language: English, German
Country: United States
“The Monster Squad” is a 1987 comedy horror film about a group of young friends who form a club to battle classic monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, and the Wolfman, who are threatening their town. They must find a way to stop the monsters and save their community before it’s too late.
The Watcher in the Woods
The Watcher in the Woods
Internet Movie Database: 6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 52%
Metacritic: 52/100
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Runtime: 84 min
Genre: Family, Horror, Mystery
Awards: 1 win & 4 nominations
Writer: Brian Clemens, Harry Spalding, Rosemary Anne Sisson
Actors: Bette Davis, Lynn-Holly Johnson, Kyle Richards
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
“The Watcher in the Woods” is a supernatural mystery film about a teenage girl who moves into a haunted house and becomes obsessed with uncovering the dark secret behind the disappearance of a young girl years ago. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she discovers a connection between her family and the otherworldly presence that haunts the woods surrounding their home.
