There is no shortage of frightening children's films, but a 35-year-old classic is so scary that it gives most horror movies a run for their money. Crafting a great story that's appropriate for youngsters is no easy task, and it's especially difficult to make movies that appeal to slightly older children who are ready to graduate to something more adventurous.

Some films must walk a fine line between being too juvenile and too adult, and many end up falling to one side or the other. Classics like The Goonies combine high-stakes action with a family-friendly approach, and feature just the right number of chills to have its audience scared but not too scared.

The '80s and '90s were a boom period for children's films that were actually terrifying , and many of them seemed to revel in pu

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