Disney Horror

From Gore Verbinski, starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley
Rated PG-13

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a swashbuckling adventure by director Gore Verbinski. The story follows the misadventures of Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) - a pirate who has been searching for the legendary Black Pearl, a cursed ship that has been missing for many years. When the Pearl is spotted in the Caribbean, Sparrow must race to beat a rival captain, Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), to the treasure. Jack eventually recruits a motley crew of pirates, including Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), to help him in his quest. Along the way, they must battle a host of supernatural forces and fight off the infamous pirate hunter, Captain Barbossa. In the end, the motley crew must confront an ancient curse that threatens to enslave them all. Filled with action, romance, and plenty of wit, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a fun and exciting movie that the entire family can enjoy.

From Directors: Pete Docter, David Silverman, Lee Unkrich, starring Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Mary Gibbs, Steve Buscemi
Rated G

Monsters, Inc. is a 2001 animated comedy-adventure film directed by Pete Docter, David Silverman, and Lee Unkrich. Set in the fictional city of Monstropolis, the film follows the adventures of two monsters, Sulley and Mike, as they try to power their city by collecting the screams of human children. The two must work together to save their city—and their own friendship—when they discover that children are not scared of monsters and that laughter is much more powerful than screams. Along the way, they learn the value of true friendship and the importance of family.

From Henry Selick, starring Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey
Rated PG

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a 1993 stop-motion animated musical dark fantasy film directed by Henry Selick and produced and conceived by Tim Burton. The film follows Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved Pumpkin King who has grown bored of his annual duties. He accidentally stumbles upon Christmastown and quickly becomes obsessed with the idea of celebrating Christmas instead. After convincing the citizens of Halloweentown to help him, Jack kidnaps Santa and starts to deliver the presents himself. However, the film takes a darker turn when Jack's plan goes awry and the citizens of Halloweentown learn the true meaning of Christmas. The film is known for its musical score, extraordinary visuals, and strong moral message.

From Directors: James Algar, Samuel Armstrong, Ford Beebe Jr., Norman Ferguson, David Hand, Jim Handley, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts, Paul Satterfield, Ben Sharpsteen, starring Leopold Stokowski, Deems Taylor, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Corey Burton
Rated G

Fantasia (1940) is an American animated film produced by Walt Disney Productions and released by RKO Radio Pictures. Directed by multiple directors, the film consists of eight animated segments set to pieces of classical music conducted by Leopold Stokowski, seven of which are performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra. The film's story is told by Deems Taylor, who introduces each of the eight segments. The music is performed by a variety of characters, including Mickey Mouse, who is featured in the "Sorcerer's Apprentice" segment. Other segments include "The Nutcracker Suite," "The Rite of Spring," "The Pastoral Symphony," "Dance of the Hours," "Night on Bald Mountain," and "Ave Maria." Fantasia was acclaimed for its innovative visual style and the quality of its animation. It was a commercial success and is considered a classic of animation.

From Brian Henson, starring Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson
Rated G

The Muppet Christmas Carol is a 1992 fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Brian Henson, based on the Charles Dickens novella, A Christmas Carol. The film stars Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly London-based banker who is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future on Christmas Eve. With the help of Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Gonzo, Scrooge must face up to the selfish, cruel choices he has made in life and learn the true meaning of Christmas. Along the way, the Muppets sing and dance to popular Christmas songs and help Scrooge change his ways.

From Gore Verbinski, starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport
Rated PG-13

From Dan Scanlon, starring Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren
Rated G

From Gore Verbinski, starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush
Rated PG-13

From Directors: James Algar, Gaëtan Brizzi, Paul Brizzi, Hendel Butoy, Francis Glebas, Eric Goldberg, Don Hahn, Pixote Hunt, starring James Levine, Steve Martin, Itzhak Perlman, Quincy Jones
Rated G

From Directors: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise, starring Demi Moore, Jason Alexander, Mary Kay Bergman, Corey Burton
Rated G

From Tim Burton, starring Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau
Rated PG

From Kenny Ortega, starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz
Rated PG

From Directors: James Algar, Clyde Geronimi, Jack Kinney, starring Bing Crosby, Basil Rathbone, Eric Blore, John McLeish
Rated Approved

From Robert Stevenson, starring Peter Ustinov, Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, Elsa Lanchester
Rated Approved

From Robert Zemeckis, starring Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Steve Valentine
Rated PG

From Walter Murch, starring Fairuza Balk, Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie
Rated PG

From Directors: Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg, starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Javier Bardem, Orlando Bloom
Rated PG-13

From John Hough, starring Eddie Albert, Ray Milland, Donald Pleasence, Kim Richards
Rated G

From Directors: Ted Berman, Richard Rich, starring Grant Bardsley, Freddie Jones, Susan Sheridan, Nigel Hawthorne
Rated PG

From Directors: John Hough, Vincent McEveety, starring Bette Davis, Lynn-Holly Johnson, Kyle Richards, Carroll Baker
Rated PG

From Rob Marshall, starring Anna Kendrick, Meryl Streep, Chris Pine, Emily Blunt
Rated PG

From Andy Fickman, starring Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, AnnaSophia Robb, Alexander Ludwig
Rated PG

From John Hough, starring Bette Davis, Christopher Lee, Kim Richards, Ike Eisenmann
Rated G

From Rob Minkoff, starring Eddie Murphy, Marsha Thomason, Jennifer Tilly, Terence Stamp
Rated PG