Top kid-friendly Hollywood movies and shows to watch this Halloween

Get ready for a thrilling lineup of new releases and timeless classics to enjoy during the Halloween season. Happy streaming!

'Curses!' - Apple TV+: Prepare for an animated kids' comedy adventure series by DreamWorks Animation. It's all about a family's quest to undo the generational curse placed upon their patriarch, who's been mysteriously turned into stone. To break the curse, they must restore stolen artifacts to their rightful places.

'Shape Island' Halloween Special - Apple TV+: The "Shape Island" stop-motion kids' and family series presents a Halloween special titled "Creepy Cave Crawl." Follow Circle and Square as they navigate pranks by Triangle and celebrate Halloween in their own unique way, filled with treats and no tricks. This series is inspired by the "Shapes" picture books written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jon Klassen.

‘Totally Killer’ - Amazon Prime: If you're a fan of the '80s, time travel, and maniacal masked murderers, this one's for you. Kiernan Shipka, known from "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," stars in this original film. Shipka's character, Jamie, time travels back to 1987, attempting to prevent a series of stalkings and murders, with the help of her teenage mom (Olivia Holt). Brace yourself for a thrilling journey filled with humorous horror.

'Hereditary' - Netflix: After their secretive grandmother's death, a family begins to experience disturbing incidents, leading them to confront a chilling fate passed down through generations. This is a truly horrifying movie, featuring a powerhouse performance by Toni Collette as the mother of the family.

Timeless Classics for Halloween. "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown": Apple TV+. This classic animated special features a unique neighborhood character who steadfastly believes in the mythical Great Pumpkin. Meanwhile, Snoopy indulges in vivid hallucinations of being a World War II fighter pilot, and Lucy's football antics with Charlie Brown take center stage.

‘Casper’- Netflix: For a heartwarming experience, follow the friendly ghost, Casper, as he befriends a teenage girl who has just moved into the haunted house he calls home. Starring Christina Ricci, this is a heartwarming tale of an unlikely friendship.

‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ – Netflix : Is it a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie? Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloweentown, embarks on a whimsical journey after discovering Christmastown. He tries to take over Santa Claus's role, resulting in delightful chaos.

‘ParaNorman’ - Disney+: In this inventive animated movie Join Norman, a kid with the unique ability to communicate with the dead, as he battles to save his town from a centuries-old curse.