For younger kids, Bozdech recommends sticking with animated movies to help remind them that it's not real, plus limiting the scary movies to mysteries as opposed to monsters. Tweens can handle ...

Monster House has ... It’s a nice next step for kids because it’s not a frightening movie, but the creepy aura is pervasive.

Common Sense Media also reviews “One of Them Days” and “Autumn and the Black Jaguar.” ...