B Movies Blog

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping animated horror movies into the ol’ VCR. 

It’s no secret that I love cartoons. I can’t help it. I grew up in the golden age of The Powerpuff Girls and Daria and countless others. And, the good news is, cartoons continue to surprise me in the best ways. 

From BoJack Horseman to Stephen Universe, I love ‘em all. Well, not all, but you catch my drift. 

Another small but mighty subgenre of horror is the animated horror movie. 

Animation is such a powerful tool, and even movies like Krampus utilize it to tell stories they either a) can’t afford or b) can’t properly convey through live action means. 

Before we dive in, I want to give today’s criteria. 

I’m a big fan of movies like Corpse Bride, Coraline, Monster House, and ParaNorman. We also know I love the likes of The Halloween Tree and The Ketchup Vampires. 

I would honestly let the Gamemaster slap me across the face if she wanted to

On an entirely different note, Smosh fans, keep your ears open for Damien Haas 

But today, we’re getting into the more adult animated horror movies. The ones that would have a Viewer Discretion or Mature Audience Only disclaimer at the beginning. THOSE animated horror movies. 

I know there aren’t a lot, and, quite frankly, there are still a couple I haven’t seen. However, I think I’ve gathered up some good ones today. I know one is questionable, but if you’ve seen it, I think you’ll agree with me. 

Another cool thing about these movies is that I think they cover several different animation styles, so you can pick your poison. Sometimes literally. 

Without further ado, here are six animated horror films that illustrate why this subgenre is worth exploring. 

To Your Last Death: It’s like Archer and Groundhog Day but if they made a deal with Le Bail from Ready or Not.

Perfect Blue: I’m not going to make a joke about this one because of the subject matter. CW/TW for: r*pe, stalking, and like subject matter. 

Akira: I think of the flesh creature from Akira at least once a week. 

Never forget that I watched this movie for the first time on a date. Also never forget that I commonly make people watch Jason X on dates 

Attack of the Demons: The 90s may be alive in Portland, but the 90s AND demons are alive in Colorado. 

The Spine of Night: I was not expecting full-frontal Sixteen Candles nudity in the first five seconds. 

Watership Down: THIS IS A HORROR MOVIE, AND I DON’T CARE WHAT ANYONE SAYS.