Scariest Disney Movies

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 2003 action-adventure comedy film directed by Gore Verbinski, based on Walt Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney theme parks. The film stars Johnny Depp as the eccentric pirate Captain Jack Sparrow, and Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley as Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann, two characters whose fates are tied with Jack's. The film follows the swashbuckling adventures of Jack and his crew as they attempt to recapture the cursed Black Pearl from a ruthless pirate named Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush). Joined by Elizabeth and Will, Jack embarks on a thrilling voyage filled with battles, sword fights, and a legendary curse that the crew must face if they want to save their lives and souls. Along the way, Jack must also battle his own inner demons and confront the powerful forces of the East India Trading Company. In the end, Jack and his crew must battle to break the cursed Black Pearl and its crew free, before they can sail off to their own destiny.

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 fantasy film directed by Henry Selick, produced and conceived by Tim Burton. The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved pumpkin king, who has grown bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the "real world." When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role. However, Jack soon discovers that even the best-laid plans of mice and skeleton men can go seriously awry. With a unique visual style and a dazzling score by Danny Elfman, "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is a holiday classic for all ages.

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 is a 1940 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney and released by Walt Disney Productions. 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. Music critic and composer Deems Taylor acts as the film's master of ceremonies, providing a live-action introduction to each animated segment. The film's story is simple, as it is mostly an introduction to the various segments. The film begins with a live-action introduction, which is then followed by the animated segments, each of which is introduced by Deems Taylor. In the first segment, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice", Mickey Mouse, as the apprentice of an elderly sorcerer (Yen Sid), attempts to use magic to alleviate the burden of his labor. In the second segment, "The Rite of Spring", a prehistoric world is recreated and a battle between a dinosaur and a mammoth is depicted. In the third segment, "The Nutcracker Suite", the adventures of a young girl named Clara are accompanied by some of Tchaikovsky's most famous works. In the fourth segment, "The Pastoral Symphony", centaurs and other mythological creatures

From Directors: William Cottrell, David Hand, Wilfred Jackson, Larry Morey, Perce Pearce, Ben Sharpsteen, starring Adriana Caselotti, Harry Stockwell, Lucille La Verne, Roy Atwell
Rated Approved

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a classic animated Disney film from the 1930s. It is based on the Brothers Grimm fairytale of a beautiful princess who is forced to flee from her jealous stepmother, the evil Queen. Snow White is taken in by a group of seven lovable dwarfs who love her and protect her from the Queen's wicked schemes. Eventually, the Queen discovers where Snow White is hiding and attempts to kill her with a poisoned apple. However, Snow White is saved by the dwarfs and a handsome prince who falls in love with her. The film follows Snow White as she learns valuable life lessons and experiences the power of true love. It features memorable songs such as "Heigh-Ho" and "Someday My Prince Will Come." Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a timeless classic that has been entertaining generations since its release.

From Directors: Norman Ferguson, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson, Jack Kinney, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts, Ben Sharpsteen, starring Dickie Jones, Christian Rub, Mel Blanc, Billy Bletcher
Rated G

Pinocchio is a 1940 Disney animated musical fantasy film based on the Italian children's novel The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. The film follows a wooden puppet named Pinocchio who, upon being brought to life by a fairy, embarks on a series of misadventures which eventually lead to him becoming a real boy. Along the way he encounters a host of characters including Jiminy Cricket, the Blue Fairy, Honest John the Fox, and a host of other colorful characters. The film follows his adventures as he learns the difference between right and wrong, and ultimately chooses to do the right thing and become a real boy. The film contains several classic songs, including "When You Wish Upon a Star" which has become an iconic Disney standard.

From Directors: Les Clark, Clyde Geronimi, Eric Larson, Wolfgang Reitherman, Hamilton Luske, starring Mary Costa, Bill Shirley, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton
Rated G

From Directors: Ted Berman, Richard Rich, Art Stevens, David Hand, Wolfgang Reitherman, starring Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell, Pearl Bailey, Jack Albertson
Rated G

From Robert Stevenson, starring Albert Sharpe, Janet Munro, Sean Connery, Jimmy O'Dea
Rated G

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From Gary Nelson, starring Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms
Rated PG

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

From Brian De Palma, starring Tim Robbins, Gary Sinise, Don Cheadle, Connie Nielsen
Rated PG

From Simon Wells, starring Seth Green, Joan Cusack, Dan Fogler, Elisabeth Harnois
Rated PG

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