An older classic is 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'. The evil queen and her transformation into the hag can be quite scary for younger viewers. 'Pinocchio' also has some dark and scary parts, like when he turns into a donkey. And then there's 'The Black Cauldron', which has a lot of dark magic and menacing characters in its story.
Well, 'Grave of the Fireflies' is a very poignant and somewhat scary in its own way as it shows the harsh reality during war. 'Spirited Away' by Miyazaki also has some really creepy and intense moments. The bathhouse scene with the faceless spirit can be quite frightening. Also, 'Akira' has a post - apocalyptic, dystopian setting that is full of mystery and fear - inducing elements.
One classic is 'Corpse Bride'. It has a spooky yet somewhat romantic story set in a dark, Tim Burton - esque world. Another is 'The Nightmare Before Christmas', which blends Halloween and Christmas themes in a delightfully creepy way. And 'Monster House' is also a great one, with a really scary house as the main focus of the story.
You can try some popular streaming platforms like Netflix or Hulu. They often have a variety of animated content, including scary stories. Another option is YouTube. There are many channels that curate and upload animated horror stories. Just be sure to check the content is suitable for your age and preferences.
There's also 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. The tale of the vampire Count Dracula has been scaring people for ages. You could pick some of the most thrilling parts of the book, like when Dracula first arrives in England, to share during your one - hour session.
The Japanese anime 'Another' has some truly scary elements. The mystery surrounding the curse in the school, where students start dying in gruesome ways, is very frightening. The animation does a great job of building suspense and showing the horror on the characters' faces. The use of dark colors and shadowy settings makes it a really terrifying animated story.
One of the scariest true animated stories could be those based on real - life hauntings. For example, the story of the Amityville Horror has been animated in some forms. The idea of a family moving into a house filled with evil spirits is truly frightening. There are also stories of cursed objects that come to life in animated versions, like a doll that causes misfortune to whoever possesses it.
One classic scary werewolf short story is 'The Wolf-Man' by Curt Siodmak. It's a great read with its chilling description of the transformation into a werewolf. The main character Larry Talbot's struggle against his inner beast is really engaging.
One classic scary sleep over story is 'The Hook'. It's about a couple parked in a lover's lane. They hear on the radio about an escaped convict with a hook for a hand. Then they hear strange noises outside the car. Later, when the boy drives away in a panic, they find a hook dangling from the car door handle. It's really spooky.
One 11 - hour scary story could be about a group of friends who enter an old, abandoned asylum at night. As they explore the long, dark corridors for 11 hours, they start to experience strange noises, cold drafts, and the feeling of being watched. One by one, they start to disappear, and the remaining ones realize that something evil is lurking in the shadows, preying on them.
One classic is the story of the New Year's Eve Phantom. Legend has it that on the stroke of midnight, a figure in a tattered white gown appears in the town square. It's said to be the spirit of a person who died on New Year's Day many years ago, unable to move on. Another is about a haunted mansion where every New Year, strange noises come from the attic as if the ghosts are having their own New Year's celebration.
One popular scary animated story is 'Coraline'. It's about a girl who discovers an alternate version of her life through a small door in her new house. The other world seems perfect at first but soon turns very creepy. Another is 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'. It combines spooky elements with a unique holiday theme. Jack Skellington, from Halloween Town, stumbles upon Christmas Town and tries to bring his version of Christmas to his own town, which creates some eerie and interesting situations.
Well, there's a new scary animated story where a group of kids find an old VHS tape with an unlabeled animated short. When they play it, the characters in the animation start to appear in their house, causing all kinds of spooky things to happen like objects moving on their own and cold drafts. Another one is about a virtual reality game that turns into a nightmare. The animated graphics in the game become real - level monsters that chase the players in the real world. And then there's a story about an abandoned animation studio where the old, half - finished projects seem to have a life of their own and haunt the new owners.