If you haven’t watched it recently—or if you dismissed it as "just a kids' movie"—it’s time to give this underrated Laika gem a second look. Here is why ParaNorman remains essential viewing, especially for families navigating bullying, fear, and complicated history. The plot follows Norman Babcock, a boy who sees and speaks to the dead. When his witch-cursed town faces a zombie apocalypse, Norman is the only one who can stop it.
So this spooky season, skip the Hotel Transylvania sequels for the tenth time. Sit down with ParaNorman . Just keep the tissues handy for the final ten minutes. paranorman 2012
★★★★½ (4.5/5) Best For: Rainy October afternoons, family movie nights with older kids, and anyone who believes the best horror stories are actually about grief. Have you shown ParaNorman to your kids? Did they figure out the twist before you? Let me know in the comments! If you haven’t watched it recently—or if you