Right now there are some great deals to be had on animated movies that are a perfect fit for October, priced as low as $6.99 each to own in HD. Descriptions below are from IMDB.com.
Paranorman (PG, 4/5 stars, currently priced at $2.99 to rent in SD / $3.99 in HD, $6.99 to own in SD or HD)
In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock is a boy who can speak to the dead, but no one besides his eccentric new friend, Neil, believes his ability is real. One day, Norman’s estranged eccentric uncle tells him of an important annual ritual he must take up to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch it condemned centuries ago. Eventually, Norman decides to cooperate, but things don’t go according to plan. Now, a magic storm of the witch threatens Blithe Hollow as the accursed dead rise. Together with unexpected new companions, Norman struggles to save his town, only to discover the horrific truth of the curse. With that insight, Norman must resolve the crisis for good as only he can.
– Written by Kenneth Chisholm
Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (PG, 4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $2.99 to rent in SD / $3.99 in HD, $6.99 to own in SD / $8.99 in HD)
Set back in the late 1800s in a Victorian village, a man and woman by the names of Victor Van Dort and Victoria Everglot are betrothed because the Everglots need the money or else they’ll be living on the streets and the Van Dorts want to be hight in society. But when things go wrong at the wedding rehearsal, Victor goes into the woods to practice his vows. Just as soon as he gets them right, he finds himself married to Emily, the corpse bride. While Victoria waits on the other side, there’s a rich newcomer that may take Victor’s place. So two brides, one groom, who will Victor pick?
– Written by XxCherrySodaxX
Coraline (PG, 4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $2.99 to rent in SD / $3.99 in HD, $6.99 to own in SD or HD)
When Coraline moves to an old house, she feels bored and neglected by her parents. She finds a hidden door with a bricked up passage.
During the night, she crosses the passage and finds a parallel world where everybody has buttons instead of eyes, with caring parents and all her dreams coming true.
When the Other Mother invites Coraline to stay in her world forever, the girl refuses and finds that the alternate reality where she is trapped is only a trick to lure her.
– Written by Claudio Carvalho
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Halloween Collection (NR, 4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $2.99 to rent in SD / $3.99 in HD, $7.99 to own in SD / $9.99 in HD)
Join Alvin and his brothers Simon and Theodore for this hilarious Halloween adventure.
There are plenty of laughs and surprises — and music, including Mash — to make this a monstrously fun video any time of the year!
One reviewer says:
Awesome movie, my son loved it! Having just discovered Alvin and the Chipmunks on their new show on Nickleodeon he wants to see all things Alvin! This film doesn’t disappoint.
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