21 scenes from classic movies that probably scared you as a kid

Jessica BoothOct 9, 2020, 21:25 IST

The unmasking scene in "The Witches" doesn't seem suitable for all young viewers.Warner Bros.

There are so many iconic moments in classic family films, but there were also probably a few scenes that scared you as a kid.
Both "The Wizard of Oz" and "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" have creepy moments that even adult viewers might shy away from.
Old-school Disney movies, like "The Little Mermaid" and "The Lion King," have scary, villainous characters.
Children's films such as "Anastasia" and "FernGully: The Last Rainforest" contain spooky musical numbers.

Family films are supposed to be heartwarming, funny, and full of lovable characters — and, most of the time, they are.

But sometimes a perfectly sweet movie has one or two scenes that are unexpectedly terrifying.

Read on for some of the creepiest scenes from classic movies that probably scared you as a kid — and maybe still do.

The flying monkeys in "The Wizard of Oz" were one of the creepiest parts of the movie.

The Wicked Witch of the West sends her flying monkeys to capture Dorothy. MGM

The boat scene in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" is famously horrifying.

Gene Wilder in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." David L. Wolper Productions

The Pleasure Island scene in "Pinocchio" creeps out some viewers.

They turn the little boys into donkeys. Disney

The unmasking scene in "The Witches" was like something out of a true horror film.

Anjelica Huston's character turns into a creepy witch. Warner Bros.

Realizing what happens to broken appliances in "The Brave Little Toaster" is both sad and scary.

The song adds to the sad vibes of the scene. Hyperion Pictures

The big reveal of Judge Doom in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is pretty hard to forget.

Christopher Lloyd as Judge Doom. Disney

Charlie's hellish nightmare in "All Dogs Go to Heaven" probably gave viewers bad dreams.

The scene is full of lava and terrifying creatures. Goldcrest Films

The Child Catcher in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" is a character you probably wish you could forget.

Robert Helpmann played the Child Catcher. Warfield Productions

The end of "The Little Mermaid" made Ursula seem even scarier than she was at the beginning.

Ursula turns into a giant sea monster and tries to capture Ariel. Disney

Realizing what's really in Sid's room in "Toy Story" was truly frightening.

Sid's Franken-toys were all creepy and ominous. Disney/Pixar

The trippy "Pink Elephants on Parade" scene in "Dumbo" was enough to scare some kids off of alcohol forever.

The scene is confusing and full of trippy animation. Disney

The scariest part of "Jumanji" is when the floor turns into quicksand.

Robin Williams in "Jumanji." Columbia Pictures

The reveal of what's under Professor Quirrell's turban in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is one of the scariest scenes in the series.

Harry Potter had to fight Voldemort in the first movie. Warner Bros.

Watching Snow White get lost in the forest isn't fun for anyone.

Snow White gets trapped in a dark and creepy forest. Disney

The train car of abandoned toys in "The Polar Express" turns the Christmas movie into something much spookier.

The puppets are enough to give any kid nightmares. Warner Bros.

The Large Marge scene in "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" is something viewers aren't likely to forget about.

Her face isn't easy to forget. Warner Bros.

The "In the Dark of the Night" song in "Anastasia" is full of creepy visuals.

Rasputin's greenish hue gives off an ominous vibe. 20th Century Fox

The saddest part of "Bambi" is also the scariest.

Bambi is left all alone in the wintery forest. Disney

The hyenas in "The Lion King" are some of the film's most frightening characters.

The hyenas seem silly at times, but they're also quite creepy. Disney

The "Toxic Love" song in "FernGully: The Last Rainforest" is a hallucinogenic nightmare.

The scene is hard to watch with all its confusing visuals. FAI Films

Artax's fate in "The NeverEnding Story" was equal parts devastating and terrifying.

It's hard to watch Atreyu lose his beloved horse. Warner Bros.

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