Movie Monsters

As long as there have been movies, there have been movie monsters. Some are scary (the Mummy, the shark in Jaws), some are silly (Harry in Harry and the Hendersons), and some are even cuddly (Sully in Monsters, Inc.). Whether your kids love a good scare or need something a little gentler, you're sure to find something monstrous on this list.

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  • Beauty and the Beast Review
    Beauty and the Beast

    The ultimate makeover story has strong, positive messages.
    AGE
    5
     
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  • Monsters, Inc. Review
    Monsters, Inc.

    Cute, kid-friendly monster movie; may scare sensitive kids.
    AGE
    5
     
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  • Harry and the Hendersons Review
    Harry and the Hendersons
    A big, Harry family adventure full of laughs.
    AGE
    7
     
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  • Monsters vs. Aliens Review
    Monsters vs. Aliens

    Homage to '50s alien flicks too intense for youngest kids.
    AGE
    7
     
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  • The Bride of Frankenstein Review
    The Bride of Frankenstein
    A riveting, funny, and suspenseful horror classic.
    AGE
    9
     
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  • Gremlins Review
    Gremlins
    A comic horror movie classic.
    AGE
    9
     
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  • The Mummy (1932) Review
    The Mummy (1932)
    This vintage classic is more funny than scary.
    AGE
    9
     
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  • Frankenstein Review
    Frankenstein

    Classic monster movie still electrifies.
    AGE
    10
     
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  • King Kong (1933) Review
    King Kong (1933)
    Violent but beloved old-school monster movie.
    AGE
    10
     
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  • Monster House Review
    Monster House

    Frightful fun for tweens and up.
    AGE
    9
     
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  • Jaws Review
    Jaws

    Five-star movie could scare the pants off kids.
    AGE
    12
     
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  • Jurassic Park Review
    Jurassic Park

    Terrifyingly realistic dinos run amok in sci-fi landmark.
    AGE
    12
     
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  • Alien Review
    Alien

    Dated but still extremely scary. Not for younger kids.
    AGE
    15
     
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  • The Host Review
    The Host

    South Korean creature feature is wild and witty.
    AGE
    15
     
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