Horror Movies With Kids

From William Friedkin, starring Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair, Lee J. Cobb
Rated R

The Exorcist is a horror film released in 1973 directed by William Friedkin. It stars Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb and Linda Blair. The story follows a young girl, Regan MacNeil, who becomes possessed by a demonic entity. Her mother and a priest attempt to exorcise the demon from her body, risking their lives in the process. The film dealt with themes of faith, Good vs. Evil, and the supernatural and received Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Sound Mixing. Despite its controversial subject matter, The Exorcist has become one of the most iconic horror films of all time.

From Tomas Alfredson, starring Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar, Henrik Dahl
Rated R

Let the Right One In is a Swedish romantic horror film directed by Tomas Alfredson, based on the 2004 novel of the same name by John Ajvide Lindqvist. The story follows a 12-year-old boy, Oskar, who befriends a mysterious girl, Eli, who moves into his Stockholm suburb with her caretaker. As their friendship grows, Oskar slowly discovers that Eli is a vampire, and he must decide whether or not to accept her for who she is. The film examines themes of friendship, love, mortality, and the struggle between human nature and supernatural forces. The film was critically acclaimed and won numerous awards, including the Tribeca Film Festival's Founders Award for Best Narrative Feature.

From Jack Clayton, starring Deborah Kerr, Peter Wyngarde, Megs Jenkins, Michael Redgrave
Rated Not Rated

The Innocents is a classic psychological horror film directed by Jack Clayton and based on the novel "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James. The film stars Deborah Kerr as a governess who is hired to take care of two orphaned children in a remote country estate. As the governess settles into her new position, she starts to experience strange happenings, including eerie apparitions and strange sounds. Soon, she begins to suspect that the estate may be haunted by some malevolent force. As the governess investigates further, she begins to unravel the sinister secrets of the estate and of the children's past, leading to a thrilling conclusion.

From Alejandro Amenábar, starring Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, Fionnula Flanagan, Alakina Mann
Rated PG-13

The Others is a psychological horror film written, directed and scored by Alejandro Amenábar. The film stars Nicole Kidman as Grace, a strict mother of two who lives in a remote Victorian manor house on the British Isles with her two children Anne and Nicholas. When three servants arrive to take care of the house, strange and inexplicable events begin to occur. Grace becomes increasingly suspicious of the servants and their intentions and soon finds herself in a battle to protect her family from the mysterious forces haunting her home. Ultimately, Grace discovers the truth about her family’s past and the secrets held in her home. In the end, she must choose between life and death for the ones she loves.

From Kinji Fukasaku, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara, Aki Maeda, Tarô Yamamoto, Chiaki Kuriyama
Rated Not Rated

Battle Royale is a 2000 Japanese dystopian action thriller film directed by Kinji Fukasaku. The film follows a group of high school students who are sent to an island and forced to compete in a battle royale where they must fight to the death until only one is left alive. The students are outfitted with weapons and supplies and must fight each other while being monitored by the military. The film focuses on Shuya Nanahara and his friend Noriko Nakagawa as they struggle to survive and escape the island. The film has gained a cult following and has been praised for its themes of survival, violence, and the challenges of growing up.

From Richard Donner, starring Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Harvey Stephens, David Warner
Rated R

The Omen is a 1976 supernatural horror film directed by Richard Donner, starring Gregory Peck and Lee Remick. The film follows Robert Thorn (Peck) and his wife Katherine (Remick) as they adopt a mysterious five-year-old boy, Damien (Harvey Stephens), after Robert is told the child's mother died during childbirth. As Damien grows up, strange occurrences and increasingly sinister behavior begin to manifest, leading Robert and Katherine to the shocking realization that their adopted son is actually the Antichrist. With the help of a priest (Patrick Troughton) and a photographer (David Warner), Robert and Katherine must race against time and the forces of evil to prevent Damien from fulfilling his demonic destiny. The Omen was a major box office success upon its release and is now considered a classic of the horror genre.

From Neil Jordan, starring Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas, Kirsten Dunst
Rated R

Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994) is a supernatural horror drama film directed by Neil Jordan and based on the 1976 novel of the same name by Anne Rice. The film follows the story of Louis de Pointe du Lac, a vampire who is interviewed by a psychiatrist over the span of 200 years. Louis recounts his transition from human to vampire, his relationships with other vampires, and his struggle to maintain his humanity. The film also stars Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Kirsten Dunst, Antonio Banderas, and Christian Slater. Along their journey, they battle the forces of good and evil, led by a vampire elder and an enigmatic witch. The film is a classic exploration of mortality, immortality, love and loss.

From Mervyn LeRoy, starring Nancy Kelly, Patty McCormack, Gage Clarke, Jesse White
Rated Approved

From Guillermo del Toro, starring Marisa Paredes, Eduardo Noriega, Federico Luppi, Fernando Tielve
Rated R

From J.A. Bayona, starring Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Roger Príncep, Mabel Rivera
Rated R

From Wolf Rilla, starring George Sanders, Barbara Shelley, Michael Gwynn, Laurence Naismith
Rated Not Rated

From Tobe Hooper, starring JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight
Rated PG

From Joel Schumacher, starring Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest, Barnard Hughes
Rated R

From Jee-woon Kim, starring Lim Soo-jung, Yum Jung-ah, Kim Kap-su, Moon Geun-young
Rated R

From Matt Reeves, starring Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Cara Buono
Rated R

From Gore Verbinski, starring Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, Brian Cox, David Dorfman
Rated PG-13

From Frank Darabont, starring Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden, Andre Braugher
Rated R

From Jaume Collet-Serra, starring Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman, CCH Pounder
Rated R

From Nicolas Gessner, starring Jodie Foster, Martin Sheen, Alexis Smith, Mort Shuman
Rated PG

From James Wan, starring Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Ty Simpkins, Lin Shaye
Rated PG-13

From Scott Derrickson, starring Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, James Ransone, Fred Thompson
Rated R

From James Watkins, starring Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Tara Ellis, Jack O'Connell
Rated R

From Takashi Shimizu, starring Megumi Okina, Misaki Itô, Misa Uehara, Yui Ichikawa
Rated R

From Directors: Danny Pang, Oxide Chun Pang, starring Angelica Lee, Chutcha Rujinanon, Lawrence Chou, Jinda Duangtoy
Rated R

From Dario Argento, starring Jennifer Connelly, Donald Pleasence, Daria Nicolodi, Dalila Di Lazzaro
Rated R