10 Scariest Movies Made By Disney

Make no mistake, Disney movies aren’t all just cute animals and delightful ditties. They may be posed as children’s films but in reality, there are some utterly terrifying moments to found within them that you’d never get from regular horror movies.

The chances are, there was probably at least one kids film of theirs which terrified you as a child, and still freaks you out a little bit, even as a grown adult.

However, it’s admirable that the company doesn’t sugar-coat their films in order to appeal to just one demographic – the moments we found scary as children can now be appreciated from an adult perspective.

The man himself Walt Disney always stressed the importance of good storytelling which is why many of the pictures produced under Walt’s guidance didn’t hold back when it came to dark themes and haunting imagery. Even after he passed in 1967, the production company of Disney have always carried on his rule of making a good story, even if it means verging into more frightening territory.

Here are the films which may or may not have traumatised your childhood.

Here’s the film which (arguably) saved Disney. Coming in at the very end of the 1980s, The Little Mermaid was a new genre to the studios – the musical. It kickstarted the iconic Disney renaissance of the 90s for its vibrant soundtrack, gorgeous visuals and engaging characters. It is easily one of Disney’s greatest achievements.

But underneath all of its upbeat songs and vibrant colours, The Little Mermaid could be quite terrifying within its plot line. Some of the most chilling moments include King Triton destroying Ariel’s collection, the shark attack and the dangerous hurricane which destroys Grimsby’s ship.

But the scariest moment of all is the final battle between Ursula, the main antagonist, against Ariel. Ursula as a standalone is striking enough, with her mysterious persona and cunning ways, but things get cranked up a notch when she turns herself into a giant and summons a storm to destroy her adversaries.

Her immense powers are petrifying, and even when Eric kills her, it’s still a frightening sight as she is impaled and electrocuted.