 | Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein
Buy new: $18.49 / Used from: $9.98 The famed comedic duo scramble to escape the mad doctors monster plus the Wolf Man, Invisible Man, and Dracula in this campy load of laughs. The classic characters are more humorous than scary, so little ones can enjoy the suspenseful story and close calls without much hand-holding. Not rated. Ages 5 and up
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 | The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T
Buy new: $14.94 / Used from: $5.40 In this semi-spooky musical, young Bart is imprisoned by the title character (his piano teacher) in a fortresslike music school. Dr. Terwillikers goal? To conduct Bart and 499 other boy pianists on one giant keyboard. This fantastical tales definitely a bit odd, but wed expect nothing less from a story dreamed up by Dr. Seuss. Rated G. Ages 5 and up
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 | The Ghost And Mr. Chicken
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $7.20 In this 1966 Don Knotts farce, cowardly newspaper typesetter Luther Heggs must spend a night in the local haunted house to land his dream job as a reporter. Kids will guffaw at the display of Knottss trademark manic moves as he twitches and darts frantically through the spooky home. Not rated. Ages 6 and up
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 | Casper (Widescreen Special Edition)
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $3.46 The friendly title ghost gets a new pal when a girl and her therapist-to-the-ghosts dad move into his haunted home. Plenty of laughs and cool effects keep this live-action tale from being too creepy for most youngsters. Rated PG (some profanity). Ages 6 and up
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 | Them! (Snap Case)
Buy new: $17.49 / Used from: $2.14 One of the best of the 1950s creature features, this classic sci-fi pic about giant killer ants is guaranteed to give your household a case of the creepy crawlies. Even the most squeamish cant help but watch, especially during the climactic insects-versus-humans showdown in the storm drains of Los Angeles. Not rated. Ages 7 and up
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 | The Nightmare Before Christmas (2-Disc Collector's Edition + Digital Copy)
Buy new: $15.49 / Used from: $14.00 Jack Skellington, the king of Halloween, appropriates Christmas in a bid to be as popular as Santa Claus. This masterwork of stop-motion animation will captivate young ghouls with its simple story as well as its gorgeous set and character design. Rated PG (some scary images). Ages 8 and up
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 | The Day the Earth Stood Still (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Buy new: $15.49 / Used from: $1.97 An alien comes to Earth to teach humankind to live in peace in this eerie 1951 sci-fi flick, but not everyone is thrilled to see the extraterrestrial visitor and his robot Gort. Fearful of the otherworldly envoy, some citizens provoke a confrontation with potentially dire consequences for the entire planet. Rated G. Ages 8 and up
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 | Escape to Witch Mountain (Special Edition)
Buy used from: $4.75 This mystery about two psychic orphans on the run from a dastardly millionaire who wants to exploit their gifts is fast paced and suspenseful. The 1974 films special effects are far from todays high-tech fare, but kids will enjoy the tricks all the same. Rated G. Ages 9 and up
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 | The Witches
Buy used from: $13.94 Adapted from a Roald Dahl story, this fantastical treat tells the tale of witches who plan to turn Englands children into mice. Tweens will relish the movies dark humor, eye-popping creature effects, and Angelica Hustons show-stealing performance as the darkly regal head witch. Rated PG (mildly frightening scenes). Ages 9 and up
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 | Monster House (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $15.49 / Used from: $1.40 Sure, the creepy old home across the street is haunted, but could it actually be alive? The young hero, DJ, recruits some pals to help him investigate, setting off an adventure to save the neighborhood from the evil house before it can carry out its Halloween nightmare plans. Rated PG (some crude humor and brief language). Ages 10 and up
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