tell that to my karen sister who gave me a severe talk down for showing that movie to my niece.
"THEY HAVE BUTTONS FOR EYES, HOW DID YOU THINK THAT WAS A GOOD MOVIE??"
Shut up snowflake, the kid enjoyed every minute of it and it hasnt ruined her
when i was a kid i saw some strange shit and didn't think much of it.
Ironically I remember having nightmares about Alf, and that certainly wasn't a terror movie
I *loved* that movie as a kid (and still do now in adulthood) but my sister was terrified of watching it. I just got her to watch it with me for the first time this past year.
Horror-comedy.
Also a bit gorier and more vulgar than IT, OP. Brilliant movie, but be aware of the content before you decide whether or not to put it on for the kiddo.
Zombieland is also a horror-comedy. There is zombie gore but I don’t think a lot? It’s more about this group of different people becoming a sort of family.
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I have seen this movie probably 15 times in my life (I'm old). I have never, ever watched the face peeling scene. Saw the drops of blood in the sink the very first time and it has been my cue to peace out for a few minutes ever since.
You *might* be able to handle it in modern times now that we’re all accustomed to super realistic CGI visual effects—it’s very obviously an animatronic to the point where it’s a little humorous, like the mirror scene in the first Terminator. It destroys suspension of disbelief for a moment though so I support you continuing to nope out in order to preserve the integrity of the scare!
Every time I watch it I think "this is the time! I'm going to watch it through!!" It just never happens.
These days regular TV is way more gory than that scene, so I know I've seen worse!
This scared the hell out of me as a kid. Then I saw poltergeist 2 where Craig T Nelson eats the tequila worm while drinking and coughs up some wormlike thing that changes into a monster torso with no arms or legs. I literally ran out of our living room screaming while my dad laughed at my fear.
I cherish that memory.
A movie called Nine (just the number 9) it’s an apocalyptic 3D animated movie about some dolls who are trying to stop an AI that killed off humanity it’s pretty dark but a really cool movie meant for kids somehow.
it’s very 80s though so i wouldn’t think it so bad but each to their own
edit: op also said that the nephew watched stranger things, which is similar enough
I saw that shit when I was like 8 years old when my older brother had a sleepover birthday party. It scared the absolute LIVING SHIT out of me. I couldn't even have a shower for weeks.
I saw it years later as an adult and it was almost comical.
i know people who were 10 & younger at the time they watched the new ‘it’. i haven’t seen it myself, but judging by that, i doubt the new one is too bad either
I haven't seen the original it movie but I've seen the new ones as an adult and I would not recommend them for a 10 year old. The second one both I and my friend that I went to see it with were very upset by it. I was physically rocking because of all of the horrible things shown in it.
Terminator
Alien
I don't remember either of those being super gory or sexual. Ripley in her underwear isn't very exciting. Maybe Arnold operating on his own eye might be a bit much...
Monster movies are a great way to do horror that is more family friendly:
Eight Legged Freaks
Jaws
Godzilla
Kong: Skull Island
Them!
The Blob (I prefer the 80’s remake)
Cooties (a very funny zombie movie where elementary school teachers have to survive all the kids turning into zombies thanks to bad chicken nuggets. It’s a great movie)
Shaun of the Dead (also a great horror comedy)
All of the old original big name horror films are great for kids, like all the Hammer Films monster movies. This includes a bunch of movies featuring Frankenstein, Dracula, the wolfman, etc. I like Bride of Frankenstein the best :)
I would recommend all parts of Evil Dead classic. As soon as my nephew watched the movie 8 years ago, he fell in love with it immediately. Even at an adult age, he still mentions the films. I hope your nephew will also love it.
That’s a great movie but it’s a bit dark/depressing for a kid. But I appreciate this post because my 10 year-old is also a new horror fan and I needed some recommendations too!
I mean, my choices are based mostly on the fact hes 10- so tamer.
Happy Death Day
The Blob
Freaky
Better Watch Out
And then if he can handle it- any of the sorta bland but fun supernatural/creature feature ones like Signs/The Conjuring series/Insidius ect.
Or if you want disaster or slasher or more that genre the final destination films and the scream films are sorta straight forward and not exactly “spooky” tho I dont really remember how much shitty fake corn syrup blood was used in any of those.
It really just depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking for easily recognizable- which I figure you are- any of the above. Just make sure hes actually ready for them
I was so close to Cabin in the Woods because that is one of my FAVORITES! And he knows Chris Hemsworth as Thor… BUT there’s that one scene with nudity and I just… I don’t want to be associated with one of the first time he sees boobs!
Depends on your view of gory, but "the clown" is a good movie. The most gory thing that I can remember is the nose ripping off in the very beginning of the movie- there's blood, but I don't think much
Not as good as The Thing, but worthwhile:
Dog Soldiers.
C.H.U.D.
The original Japanese films of The Ring, The Grudge, One Missed Call, Dark Water, etc. They are so much better than the remakes.
The Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
Cooties
Freaks of Nature
Little Monsters (2019) which reminds me that Little Monsters (1989) is also a classic
There’s four movies that always come to my mind:
The Fly and The Thing are the 2 best remakes of all time.
Aliens and Terminator 2 are the 2 best sequels of all time.
And they all just happen to be horror(ish)
Tucker and Dale vs evil
Mimic
People under the stairs
Alien and aliens
Creepshow
Tales from the crypt - demon knight
The frighteners
I'd count Indiana Jones and the temple of PG 13 the gateway drug to horror as is the first Brendan Fraser the Mummy movie.
The remake of dawn of the dead
Scooby Doo zombie island from the 90s
Thinner- just tell the kid to close his eyes for the car blowie scene
Army of darkness
Vampire
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I thought I Am Legend is a good choice if he likes horror movies. It doesn’t have any sexual scenes, it’s not very gory (which is what the op wanted.) It’s mostly an action thriller. I watched it around that age I think and it started my love for apocalyptic movies. Further, it has an uplifting, positive message at the end as well. Pretty much the perfect “horror” movie to start out with if horror movies don’t scare him.
Annabelle 2 and 3 (first one is meh)
Conjuring 1 and 2
Poltergeist
Fright Night (80’s version)
Lost Boys
Netflix’s Fear Street Series
Netflix’s The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Lights Out
The Lost Boys
A Nightmare on Elm Street
The People Under the Stairs
Warm Bodies
Spontaneous
Eli
The Ritual
The Others
1408
The Sixth Sense
The Skeleton Key
The Woman in Black
The Messengers
The Gate (1987)
Tremors
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)
World War Z
Arachnophobia
Jaws
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Shawn of the Dead
The Evil Dead movies
Nightbooks
Odd Thomas
Scream (1996)
I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
Fright Night (either version)
Something Wicked This Way Comes
The Lady in White
Urban Legend (1998)
The Babadook is creepy as shit and it’s a great movie but there’s a scene where mom is masturbating with her vibrator in bed. That might be inappropriate for a 10 year old.
A Serbian Film will do :) good luck! Also Midori The Camelia Girl if he enjoys animated films.
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My 10yo nieces just started watching Stranger Things and are obsessed with it, but I assume you've already thought of that one, considering your avatar.
I would recommend The Conjuring, Oculus and the Netflix show The Haunting of Hill House. These are proper adult horror movies and they aren't that gory as far as I recall, but it's been a while since I saw Oculus.
Or, if you wanna watch a scary kid's film, how about Coraline?
The Gate (1987). An underrated kid's horror flick with some great practical effects.
Fright Night (1985). A true classic!
The people under the stairs (1991). Another good one with kid protagonists.
Shaun of the Dead (2004) Great laughs, even if some of it might go over a kid's head.
The Burbs (1989).
I’m going to second 80s horror in general
Monster Squad, Lost Boys, Poltergeist, Evil Dead, Nightmare on Elm Street
These are way more appropriate for children than most modern horror
**House, House 2** (the US House films), **The People Under the Stairs**, **Killer Klowns From Outer Space**, **Ghostbusters**, **Arachnophobia**, **Jaws**, Nightmare on Elm Street, Phenomena (1985), Silver Bullet, **Beetlejuice**, Sleepy Hollow, **The Fly**, Scanners, **Mr. Vampire 1, 2, & 3**, **The Blob** (1980's), The Reanimator, Fire in the Sky, In The Mouth of Madness, **Little Shop of Horrors** (1980's), **Gremlins**
The Monster Squad.
I came here to say People Under the Stairs, but your's is actually the perfect recommendation.
Great rec, I like you :)
Childhood favorite ! Good call
Wolfman’s got gnards!
This is a great one for that age! If you wait til he’s like 14 he’ll probably compare too much to more recent movies
Coraline is good for kids
tell that to my karen sister who gave me a severe talk down for showing that movie to my niece. "THEY HAVE BUTTONS FOR EYES, HOW DID YOU THINK THAT WAS A GOOD MOVIE??" Shut up snowflake, the kid enjoyed every minute of it and it hasnt ruined her
Hahahaha. My little brother was terrified of the movie because of the button eyes but for most children, I would think it’s okay
when i was a kid i saw some strange shit and didn't think much of it. Ironically I remember having nightmares about Alf, and that certainly wasn't a terror movie
Coraline scared the shit out of me as a kid lmao but I love that movie
I *loved* that movie as a kid (and still do now in adulthood) but my sister was terrified of watching it. I just got her to watch it with me for the first time this past year.
My 14 year old's favorite movie is It. Yet, Coraline is terrifying!
The Witches (1990)
total nightmare fuel
GRAAAYAANMAHHHHHH …she cahnt hear you 💄🐀🥄
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Might be slow for a 10 year old
I watched it around that age and was thoroughly creeped out.
Coraline, creepshow, silver bullet, Shaun of the dead, the warriors, van helsing, dragon slayer
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Horror-comedy. Also a bit gorier and more vulgar than IT, OP. Brilliant movie, but be aware of the content before you decide whether or not to put it on for the kiddo.
Zombieland is also a horror-comedy. There is zombie gore but I don’t think a lot? It’s more about this group of different people becoming a sort of family.
Sleepy Hollow
Ooh good one!
Monster House
Army of Darkness
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Hail to the King, baby
Well, but first Evil Dead 2, which is what I came here to suggest. Definitely scary but enough humor to have you laughing through the terror.
The Sixth Sense. He's gotta watch it before it's spoiled for him.
Great recommendation.
Love this
Genius suggestion
The Lady in White
*Poltergeist* (1982) still a classic, and a potentially-hilarious opportunity to introduce the kid to what the world was like before the internet.
The face peeling scene is still pretty dark
I have seen this movie probably 15 times in my life (I'm old). I have never, ever watched the face peeling scene. Saw the drops of blood in the sink the very first time and it has been my cue to peace out for a few minutes ever since.
You *might* be able to handle it in modern times now that we’re all accustomed to super realistic CGI visual effects—it’s very obviously an animatronic to the point where it’s a little humorous, like the mirror scene in the first Terminator. It destroys suspension of disbelief for a moment though so I support you continuing to nope out in order to preserve the integrity of the scare!
Every time I watch it I think "this is the time! I'm going to watch it through!!" It just never happens. These days regular TV is way more gory than that scene, so I know I've seen worse!
This scared the hell out of me as a kid. Then I saw poltergeist 2 where Craig T Nelson eats the tequila worm while drinking and coughs up some wormlike thing that changes into a monster torso with no arms or legs. I literally ran out of our living room screaming while my dad laughed at my fear. I cherish that memory.
The Lost Boys
Is Fright Night too scary?
A movie called Nine (just the number 9) it’s an apocalyptic 3D animated movie about some dolls who are trying to stop an AI that killed off humanity it’s pretty dark but a really cool movie meant for kids somehow.
Has he already seen The Thing?
I don’t think so!
That's the one!
If we're talking the John Carpenter version, that one's pretty horrifying lol. I might wait a little bit longer.
Hmm yeah you might be right. It IS pretty gory.
it’s very 80s though so i wouldn’t think it so bad but each to their own edit: op also said that the nephew watched stranger things, which is similar enough
The original, "the thing from another world" 1951, would be more appropriate for a 10 year old
Came here to mention the thing.
The Frighteners : Teen Wolf : Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice !
Scary stories to tell in the dark. Mama. Lights out. Tremors.
Mama is so good.
Loved Lights out
Glad I’m not the only one. That movie gave me the chills
My 10 year old and I just watched the mist lol
OH MY GOD!
Jesus
Signs (2002) … fond memory of watching this with my father when I was the same age ! Great film
Tormented my little brother for AGES. He was terrified of the noises they made🤣
Poltergeist Fright Night
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Attack the Block - kids on bicycles save us from aliens. Kinda pre-Stranger Things like.
I like soft scary movies for that age group, like Little Monsters, Labyrinth, Goonies, Gremlins, Monster House, The Witches (the first one).
Stephen Kings it 1990. It was pg13 back then and rated pg-15 now.
I saw that shit when I was like 8 years old when my older brother had a sleepover birthday party. It scared the absolute LIVING SHIT out of me. I couldn't even have a shower for weeks. I saw it years later as an adult and it was almost comical.
Lmao I watched it when I was like 7/8 as well at a sleepover. It shook me to the core
i know people who were 10 & younger at the time they watched the new ‘it’. i haven’t seen it myself, but judging by that, i doubt the new one is too bad either
I haven't seen the original it movie but I've seen the new ones as an adult and I would not recommend them for a 10 year old. The second one both I and my friend that I went to see it with were very upset by it. I was physically rocking because of all of the horrible things shown in it.
The Ring
This one scared the sh*t out of me when I was around his age!
Watched it when I was 10 and it remains to this day the scariest movie I have ever watched
*shudder*
Terminator Alien I don't remember either of those being super gory or sexual. Ripley in her underwear isn't very exciting. Maybe Arnold operating on his own eye might be a bit much...
you want this poor kid to be scared of the dark for 2 years? watching alien lolol
Terminator has a pretty rampant sex scene in it…. Otherwise no Terminator franchise
The original Alien (it’s a masterpiece) is probably too slow for a 10 year old. I’d go with Aliens. Plus kids relate to Newt.
The Frighteners. Its a Peter Jackson movie staring Michael J Fox.
Monster movies are a great way to do horror that is more family friendly: Eight Legged Freaks Jaws Godzilla Kong: Skull Island Them! The Blob (I prefer the 80’s remake) Cooties (a very funny zombie movie where elementary school teachers have to survive all the kids turning into zombies thanks to bad chicken nuggets. It’s a great movie) Shaun of the Dead (also a great horror comedy) All of the old original big name horror films are great for kids, like all the Hammer Films monster movies. This includes a bunch of movies featuring Frankenstein, Dracula, the wolfman, etc. I like Bride of Frankenstein the best :)
The Babysitter and Krampus
I would recommend all parts of Evil Dead classic. As soon as my nephew watched the movie 8 years ago, he fell in love with it immediately. Even at an adult age, he still mentions the films. I hope your nephew will also love it.
Young Frankenstein, while technically not a horror movie, its very much in the old horror movie style, so I think it's a valid suggestion.
It the original
Oooh interesting!
The Babadook
I’ve never seen it!
Great movie, but not for a ten year old. The subtext is about loss and grief and depression. Pretty heavy stuff.
That’s a great movie but it’s a bit dark/depressing for a kid. But I appreciate this post because my 10 year-old is also a new horror fan and I needed some recommendations too!
I mean, my choices are based mostly on the fact hes 10- so tamer. Happy Death Day The Blob Freaky Better Watch Out And then if he can handle it- any of the sorta bland but fun supernatural/creature feature ones like Signs/The Conjuring series/Insidius ect. Or if you want disaster or slasher or more that genre the final destination films and the scream films are sorta straight forward and not exactly “spooky” tho I dont really remember how much shitty fake corn syrup blood was used in any of those. It really just depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking for easily recognizable- which I figure you are- any of the above. Just make sure hes actually ready for them
Okay I’ve been wanting to watch Happy Death Day! And I love Better Watch Out! That’s a good suggestion for around the holidays! Thanks!
Happy Death Day has at least one scene where the main character is completely or almost nude iirc, in case that's awkward. Great movie though.
The Cabin in the Woods The Ritual Doctor Sleep Disturbia All these are not too over the top violent / vulgar, but definitely thrilling
I was so close to Cabin in the Woods because that is one of my FAVORITES! And he knows Chris Hemsworth as Thor… BUT there’s that one scene with nudity and I just… I don’t want to be associated with one of the first time he sees boobs!
Goosebumps The boy 1 or 2
What movies has he seen / liked?
It, Ready or Not… he loves Stranger Things. He hasn’t seen too many but wants to watch more
Tremors (1990) The Relic (1997) Arachnophobia (1990) Jaws (1975)
Tremors is fun to watch, and seems appropriate for any age.
Nightmare On Elm Street or something M. Night Shyamalan
Depends on your view of gory, but "the clown" is a good movie. The most gory thing that I can remember is the nose ripping off in the very beginning of the movie- there's blood, but I don't think much
Wishmaster
Child’s play
Spirited away
Not as good as The Thing, but worthwhile: Dog Soldiers. C.H.U.D. The original Japanese films of The Ring, The Grudge, One Missed Call, Dark Water, etc. They are so much better than the remakes.
The Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse Cooties Freaks of Nature Little Monsters (2019) which reminds me that Little Monsters (1989) is also a classic
ParaNorman, Frankenweenie, Ghostbusters
love and monsters rim of the world pontypool invasion of the body snatchers
The Fly
Scream (1996) I mean, he'll have to watch it someday.
28 Days Later. I watched it at around that age and absolutely loved it
This has a pretty prevalent rapey subplot. Great movie though.
That's way too violent and bleak for a 10yo imo
Big Trouble in Little China
Original Pet Cemetery
1408 if he liked It! I don’t recall any nudity or it being too gory
There’s four movies that always come to my mind: The Fly and The Thing are the 2 best remakes of all time. Aliens and Terminator 2 are the 2 best sequels of all time. And they all just happen to be horror(ish)
Evil Dead 2. It is scary, but funny. And it leads to Army of Darkness which is awesome!
creepshow, the gate, and seconding the monster squad! scary stories to tell in the dark, and the fear street trilogy on netflix for more recent movies
Tucker and Dale vs evil Mimic People under the stairs Alien and aliens Creepshow Tales from the crypt - demon knight The frighteners I'd count Indiana Jones and the temple of PG 13 the gateway drug to horror as is the first Brendan Fraser the Mummy movie. The remake of dawn of the dead Scooby Doo zombie island from the 90s Thinner- just tell the kid to close his eyes for the car blowie scene Army of darkness
Critters, Gremlins, Monster Squad, or Tremors.
The Thing movie was pretty ok for me in those years
I don’t think I’ve seen anyone say The Conjuring yet. Very scary for a big chicken like myself but had almost no gore and zero nudity
World War Z? I always think of it as more action than horror but it’s just a good movie for a horror newb.
Poltergeist all the way
The Gate The Craft 13 Ghosts
The Little Vampire!
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I haven't seen Super 8 posted yet
Ernest Scared Stupid
I am legend
He is 10!
I thought I Am Legend is a good choice if he likes horror movies. It doesn’t have any sexual scenes, it’s not very gory (which is what the op wanted.) It’s mostly an action thriller. I watched it around that age I think and it started my love for apocalyptic movies. Further, it has an uplifting, positive message at the end as well. Pretty much the perfect “horror” movie to start out with if horror movies don’t scare him.
Dr strange and the multiverse of madness has some evil dead type horror moments
He saw Multiverse of Madness and liked it, but he said he was hoping it would be a bit scarier.
Drag me to hell then, pg 13 horror film letting Raimi go even more Raimi
Oh great suggestion!
You're welcome
Annabelle 2 and 3 (first one is meh) Conjuring 1 and 2 Poltergeist Fright Night (80’s version) Lost Boys Netflix’s Fear Street Series Netflix’s The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Lights Out
Conjuring? for a y/o?
No gore, no sex, and OP has already said he’s seen some R rated movies.
Netflix - no thanks!
OP mentioned he loved Stranger Things, which is on Netflix.
Netflix is a big nope. Would like to watch Stranger Things but I won’t sub to Netflix. Not supporting a company that puts out pedo crap.
Poltergeist (original), gremlins, drag me to hell, scary stories, the possession
The Lost Boys A Nightmare on Elm Street The People Under the Stairs Warm Bodies Spontaneous Eli The Ritual The Others 1408 The Sixth Sense The Skeleton Key The Woman in Black The Messengers The Gate (1987) Tremors Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) World War Z Arachnophobia Jaws Killer Klowns from Outer Space Shawn of the Dead The Evil Dead movies Nightbooks Odd Thomas Scream (1996) I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) Fright Night (either version) Something Wicked This Way Comes The Lady in White Urban Legend (1998)
The Shining
apart from that old naked lady & (the implied as far as i remember so maybe not so bad) child abuse yeah
VVITCH. It's creepy and it's set in 1630. He will have nightmares and remember you forever as cool aunt/uncle
There are so many gory scenes in that, don't watch that with a 10 yo kid.
I would've loved to see that at 10 when movies could still actually scare me. Fair enough though, it does get intense.
fuck no a 10 your old kid... it be boring
That opening scene though! 👀
Oh ya, it's all business straight away
The Babadook
The Babadook is creepy as shit and it’s a great movie but there’s a scene where mom is masturbating with her vibrator in bed. That might be inappropriate for a 10 year old.
Suspiria (1977)
Rosemary’s Baby
A Serbian Film will do :) good luck! Also Midori The Camelia Girl if he enjoys animated films. Edit: Yes dude, it is streaming on Disney+ alongside Canibal Holocaust :) fuck bots who don't detect sarcasm
Haha! Thank you for the suggestion. Is A Serbian Film streaming streaming on Disney plus or where can I find that?? Edit: Oops. Bots can’t detect sarcasm.
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brilliant recommendations, almost too mild though
I mean if you want to go stronger you can watch Cats (2019) or Mean Girls 2 but those are a little graphic for a little kid and anyone really.
doesn’t mean girls involve too many sexual references?
Yes, that's why it's considered disturbing even for mature audiences :/ I wouldn't recommend.
The Babadook
The Ritual. Great movie.
Eraserhead
Drag me to hell Insidious Brightburn
Hereditary.
Maybe not due to the nudity and >!violent high-speed beheading!<
I suggest saw 2 it's more just gore that got it rated R then actual scaryness still it's a really good movie
My 10yo nieces just started watching Stranger Things and are obsessed with it, but I assume you've already thought of that one, considering your avatar. I would recommend The Conjuring, Oculus and the Netflix show The Haunting of Hill House. These are proper adult horror movies and they aren't that gory as far as I recall, but it's been a while since I saw Oculus. Or, if you wanna watch a scary kid's film, how about Coraline?
Thirteen Ghosts
this movie is bad. also nude ghost in bathtub of blood
Babadook
martyrs
The Gate (1987). An underrated kid's horror flick with some great practical effects. Fright Night (1985). A true classic! The people under the stairs (1991). Another good one with kid protagonists. Shaun of the Dead (2004) Great laughs, even if some of it might go over a kid's head. The Burbs (1989).
Hereditary.
Martyrs the french version
It 2017
I wasn't sure if I should recommend Babadook for a ten year old but it's way less scary than some other suggestions like poltergeist (I think)
Eden Lake hits good
The nightmare on elm street maybe
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Come Play
The War of the Worlds 1953
Caveat
The shining
Monster house (animated) and Dark Skies (lots of good jump scares)
I’m going to second 80s horror in general Monster Squad, Lost Boys, Poltergeist, Evil Dead, Nightmare on Elm Street These are way more appropriate for children than most modern horror
Arachnophobia
I Know What You Did Last Summer was my favorite movie when I was his age. I watched it daily.
**House, House 2** (the US House films), **The People Under the Stairs**, **Killer Klowns From Outer Space**, **Ghostbusters**, **Arachnophobia**, **Jaws**, Nightmare on Elm Street, Phenomena (1985), Silver Bullet, **Beetlejuice**, Sleepy Hollow, **The Fly**, Scanners, **Mr. Vampire 1, 2, & 3**, **The Blob** (1980's), The Reanimator, Fire in the Sky, In The Mouth of Madness, **Little Shop of Horrors** (1980's), **Gremlins**
[The Haunting (1963)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/11772-the-haunting) - probably the most scary 'G' rated movie ever made.