Halloweentown

GUnited States rating19981h 24mFamily, Fantasy, Comedy
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A young girl discovers she has magical abilities on her thirteenth birthday and finds herself in a secret world where monsters and witches live. She and her siblings must navigate this magical land to help their grandmother stop a villainous force. It is a fun fantasy adventure that explores what it means to embrace your unique identity.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a traditional family fantasy structure with steady pacing and scenes that allow the story to breathe. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA hooded figure appears in a cauldron and laughs maniacally.
  • Approx.ScaryA hooded demon appears in an abandoned movie theater and freezes people in time.
  • Approx.ScaryThe villain Kalabar confronts the children and tries to cast a spell on Marnie.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did it feel for Marnie to discover she had special powers?
  2. 2Why do you think it is important to be proud of what makes you different?
  3. 3What did you think about the way the siblings worked together to solve the problem?

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