The new film Hocus Pocus 2 is now streaming on Disney+. The availability of new movies enjoyed in the comfort of your home means family movie night is special, so if your going to get the family together to watch Hocus Pocus 2, you may as well introduce your kids to the wonders of Halloween-themed movies. Make it double feature! The original 1993 Hocus Pocus is a natural for that. However, kids want to watch movies they like over and over, an option that wasn't available to their grandparents. If you've resigned yourself to watching Hocus Pocus 2 several nights in a row, you might want a list of other fine kid-friendly movies to steer them to when you've reached your limit. Or to just break up the monotony.
For kids into the Halloween spirit, The Nightmare Before Christmas comes to mind. But there's a whole world of spooky, but not too spooky films you'll want to include in your October film nights when children are around. Some are not specifically Halloween-oriented, but provide an introduction to thrills and chills that your kids will love. Read about 16 spooky movies for kids that you can stream, buy on home video, or watch on-demand at Cracked.