Halloween is coming up and you’re looking for the best movies to watch with your tween?
We know it can be hard to find a movie that’s age appropriate, but we have just what you need. These are some of our favorite Halloween movies for tweens!
You don't want your kids watching something too scary or inappropriate. That's why these films are perfect because they're all rated PG-13 or below and around 90 minutes long. They're also family friendly so everyone will enjoy them together on this spooky night!
Let's dive into our list of top 5 Halloween movies for tweens!
Ghostbusters
- Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
- Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver (Actors)
- Ivan Reitman (Director) - Dan Aykroyd (Writer) - Ivan Reitman (Producer)
No one can deny that Ghostbusters is a beloved movie. Audiences are engaged with the movie and take part in the plot from start to finish. The characters are all unique and diverse, which is always a plus in any film or TV series. It's appropriate for kids of any age as it has no inappropriate content.
The Ring
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The Ring is another favorite among our list of best Halloween movies for tweens. It's a horror movie, but in this one, there isn't much blood and gore to get kids spooked. It might still be too scary for some young children, but they can always cover their eyes or stop watching if it becomes too much for them. The main reason this movie works is because of the "scary" parts. It does well at building suspense and delivering plenty of jumpy scenes for viewers to enjoy.
Signs
- Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
- Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix (Actors)
- M. Night Shyamalan (Director) - M. Night Shyamalan (Writer) - M. Night Shyamalan (Producer)
Signs is a 2002 American science fiction thriller film written, co-produced and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The story follows a former Episcopal priest named Graham Hess (Mel Gibson) as he investigates the appearance of crop circles in his cornfield and discovers an extraterrestrial presence with intentions on destroying Earth. The film was marketed as being Shyamalan's big return to form after a series of poorly received films.
The Village
- Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
- Joaquin Phoenix, Bryce Howard, Adrien Brody (Actors)
- M. Night Shyamalan (Director) - M. Night Shyamalan (Writer) - M. Night Shyamalan (Producer)
The village is about a small Pennsylvania town as a group of people live there during the 1940s. The entire community lives in fear of "those we don't speak of" (those creatures who roam outside the forest). It is a riveting and terrifying experience.
Beetlejuice
- Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
- Michael Keaton, Geena Davis, Winona Ryder (Actors)
- Tim Burton (Director) - Michael McDowell (Writer) - Richard Hashimoto (Producer)
Themes of death and afterlife are present throughout the film, as well as very macabre imagery. While it is comedic and light-hearted in many parts, these themes - mixed with all the ghosts and monsters (and Tim Burton's signature visual style) - make it a perfect Halloween movie for kids.
So there you go, our top 5 list of Halloween movies for tweens! We hope that this helped in your decision-making. Let us know your favorite movies for tweens in the comments below.
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