As an added bonus, they are kid-friendly but appeal to older generations, too.
Those three films have another thing in common, though they’re all live action.
That’s great and all, but what about the Halloween cartoons?
Many beloved animated TV shows have episodes dealing with the spookiest season of the year.
How are those for long-forgotten classics that deserve another viewing?
There have also been several “Rugrats” episodes that are Halloween themed.
For example, “Curse Of The Werewuff” aired in 2002 and has a 6.6 rating onIMDb.
Think about how fun it would be to introduce some of your own childhood favorites to your kids?
The first televised version of the cartoon “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
Honestly, this cartoon was made for October.
What’s more, watching this franchise means that you’re watching a certified classic.
TV Guide ranked “Scooby-Doo” as the fifth best cartoon of all time (viaFox News).
This next classic cartoon ranked even higher on the list and has a timeless Halloween special in its history.
What else landed within the top 5?
However, placing one spot above the Scooby gang is another absolutely timeless classic “Peanuts.”
Charlie Brown and Snoopy are likely the most iconic characters, but there’s plenty more to boot.
The publication noted that the “Peanuts” television specials helped elevate the cartoon to its top-tier standing.
As the title implies, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is regular viewing come December.
However, there’s also a spooky season option: “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.
“Rotten Tomatoesranked this one as the fifth best Halloween movie for family viewing.
If you’re in the latter category, there are plenty of amazing animated movies with a Halloween twist.
The most popular by far is “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (viaRotten Tomatoes).
To this day, fans will debate whether the Tim Burton classic is aHalloween or Christmas movie.
Why not let it be both?
Burton has released several other notable releases that are perfect for this time of the year.
Examples include 2012’s “Frankenweenie” and 2005’s “Corpse Bride.”
A sequel premiered this year, but reviews aren’t the best (viaIndieWire).
