12 Scary Movies From Your Childhood That Probably Made You Wet the Bed

We love reminiscing about movies from our childhood. From summertime favorites like The Sandlot and Now and Then to unforgettable classics like Mrs. Doubtfire and The Little Rascals, we could watch those nostalgic films anytime, anywhere. But in addition to all of those gems, we also got a few, well, darker ones. Most of them are also classics that we have grown to love (with all the lights on), but there was a time with certain "kid-friendly" movies just scared the sh*t out of us. In between Gremlins invading our innocent dreams and Don't Look Under the Bed affecting our ability to turn on the Disney Channel, our trust in those PG ratings was well and truly tested. Now that we've grown up (for the most part) and are able to appreciate these movies for what they are, we can look back on the terrifying moments with fondness. Keep scrolling if you dare.

01
Little Shop of Horrors
Warner Bros.

Little Shop of Horrors

This rock-musical-horror-comedy delivered more scares than giggles. Between that massive plant thriving off human blood and Steve Martin's twisted portrayal of a dentist, it was hard to recover from this one.

02
Fantasia
Disney

Fantasia

Fantasia may be a Disney classic, but that huge demon thing?! Come on, Mickey!

03
The Witches
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The Witches

A group of witches who hate children and want to turn them into mice? NOPE.

04
Edward Scissorhands
20th Century Studios

Edward Scissorhands

Three words: actual scissor hands.

05
The Lost Boys
Everett Collection

The Lost Boys

A small, seaside town invaded by vampires? Oh, lovely.

06
Gremlins
Warner Bros.

Gremlins

THESE F*CKING THINGS. NO. NOT EVER.

07
Return to Oz
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Return to Oz

What is it about pumpkinheads that just chill us to the bone? Also, has this one heard of personal space?

08
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Universal Pictures

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

This one has always been an all-time favorite, but imagine walking into your garage to find an alien hiding out? Nightmares.

09
Tower of Terror
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Tower of Terror

Kirsten Dunst really messed with our heads in this movie version of the beloved Disney World ride.

10
Don't Look Under the Bed
Disney

Don't Look Under the Bed

There is a reason parents were so pissed off about this film when it premiered on the Disney Channel back in 1999.

11
The Haunted Mask
Protocol Entertainment

The Haunted Mask

We're still kind of nervous to re-watch this R.L. Stine Goosebumps story.

12
Little Monsters
Everett Collection

Little Monsters

This blue demon with horns coming out of his head was just too much.