8 Scariest Animated Movies Ever Made

Based on Richard Adams' novel, Watership Down tells the story of a group of rabbits searching for a new home. It sounds like an innocent adventure, but the film is notorious for its graphic and bloody scenes. Its realistic depiction of violence in the natural world confronts young viewers with death, loss and the harsh reality of nature, leaving a lasting impression.

Felidae is a German animated film about a house cat named Francis who investigates a series of murders in his new neighborhood. It dives deep into the dark side of the animal world, with explicit violence, sexuality and a constant sense of menace. Definitely not for children, it contains some of the most graphic images ever shown in an animated film.

The Black Cauldron is a Disney film often overlooked because of its dark themes and imagery. A young pig-keeper named Taran tries to stop the evil Horned King from obtaining a powerful magical artifact. It contains some of the most frightening images in any Disney film, including skeletons coming to life. The lack of typical Disney cheer makes it a unique and sometimes scary viewing experience.

All Dogs Go to Heaven tells the story of a dog named Charlie who is murdered but returns to Earth for revenge. It has cheerful moments and songs, but also some very dark scenes. The 'hell' sequence, in which Charlie has a nightmare about the underworld, is particularly disturbing and traumatized many young viewers.

At first glance this looks like an innocent children's film, but it contains some very unsettling images and themes. From the creepy Twin Pennies to the terrifying Greedy, it's full of characters and scenes that can cause nightmares, with a general feeling of unease and unpredictability.

An American Tail is a heartbreaking story about a young mouse named Fievel Mousekewitz who emigrates with his family from Russia to America to escape persecution. During the journey Fievel is separated from his family and must find his way in big, frightening New York City. The threat of the cats terrorizing the mice adds an extra layer of fear, alongside the emotional pain of being lost and separated from loved ones.

Coraline is a stop-motion film based on Neil Gaiman's book. A young girl discovers a secret door in her new home leading to a parallel world that initially seems perfect, until she realizes something sinister is going on, especially with her 'other' parents who have buttons for eyes. Visually stunning and deeply unsettling.

This stop-motion film produced by Tim Burton follows Jack Skellington, the king of Halloween Town, who discovers Christmas and decides to take it over. A musical and often cheerful film, but full of monsters, skeletons and creepy creatures, with enough scary moments to frighten younger viewers.