Scary Disney

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 adventure comedy film directed by Gore Verbinski and starring Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, a charismatic and cunning pirate who embarks on an unlikely quest to save the beautiful Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) from the cursed crew of Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush). As the Pirate Lord of the Black Pearl, Barbossa has sworn to take revenge on Elizabeth for stealing the cursed gold coins he and his crew need to lift the curse that has turned them into the undead. With the help of the brave Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), Jack must save Elizabeth before the curse takes hold and the Black Pearl is lost forever. Along the way they battle a fierce crew of pirates and fight to reclaim the cursed treasure. With a thrilling blend of action, romance, and humor, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is an unforgettable swashbuckling adventure.

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

Monsters, Inc. is a 2001 American computer-animated comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Pete Docter, David Silverman, and Lee Unkrich, the film centers around two monsters, Sulley and Mike, who work at Monsters, Inc., a power company that generates electricity by scaring children. When a little girl, Boo, sneaks into the monster world, Sulley and Mike must return her to the human world, while protecting her from the evil Randall. Along the way, they discover the power of friendship, teamwork, and laughter.

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

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a 1993 stop motion musical fantasy film directed by Henry Selick and produced and conceived by Tim Burton. It tells the story of Jack Skellington, the King of "Halloween Town" who discovers Christmas Town and decides to bring the joy of Christmas to his beloved home. However, his plans go awry when his attempt to bring a real Santa Claus to Halloween Town leads to disaster. With the help of Sally, the rag doll, and other assorted misfits, Jack must find a way to save both Christmas and Halloween Town from ruin. Along the way, he learns about the meaning of Christmas and the true power of friendship.

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 musical fantasy film directed by a team of directors including James Algar, Samuel Armstrong, Ford Beebe Jr., Norman Ferguson, David Hand, Jim Handley, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts, Paul Satterfield, and Ben Sharpsteen. The movie features eight animated segments set to pieces of classical music conducted by Leopold Stokowski, seven of which are performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra. The film opens with “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” segment, starring Mickey Mouse as a magical apprentice to a powerful sorcerer. The seven remaining segments, in order, are “The Rite of Spring”, “The Nutcracker Suite”, “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”, “The Pastoral Symphony”, “The Dance of the Hours”, “Night on Bald Mountain” and “Ave Maria”. The film is noted for its groundbreaking use of abstract and avant-garde animation techniques, bold colors, and music. It is often cited as one of the greatest animated films of all time.

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

The Muppet Christmas Carol is a 1992 American musical fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Brian Henson and produced by Jim Henson Productions. The film is an adaptation of the Charles Dickens' 1843 novella A Christmas Carol, featuring the Muppets in the roles of the story's various characters. The film stars Michael Caine as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, alongside Muppet performers Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, and Frank Oz, all of whom perform multiple roles. The Muppet Christmas Carol follows the same basic story as the original novella, with many changes to the plot and characters. Scrooge is portrayed as a shrewd businessman, and the film tells the story of how his cold and callous ways lead him to become a lonely old man. The Muppets, with their cheerful and warm personalities, help to show Scrooge that the Christmas spirit is alive and well and that true love and friendship can bring happiness. The film also features musical numbers performed by the Muppets and features original songs composed for the film by Paul Williams.

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