What are some good examples of creepy animated stories?

Well, 'Higurashi no Naku Koro ni' can be considered a creepy animated horror story. It has a rural setting which at first seems peaceful but then turns into a nightmare full of paranoia and brutal murders. The art style and the way the characters' expressions change to show their horror add to the overall creepiness. There's also 'School - Live!', which has a unique take on horror as it starts off like a normal school anime but then reveals a post - apocalyptic and very disturbing scenario.

One popular creepy Halloween animated story is 'Corpse Bride'. It tells the tale of a young man who accidentally marries a dead woman in the land of the dead. Another is 'The Nightmare Before Christmas', which combines Halloween and Christmas elements in a spooky yet fascinating story. And 'ParaNorman' is also great, it's about a boy who can see ghosts and has to save his town from a witch's curse.

Well, 'The Screaming Forest' is a very effective horror story title. Just think about a forest where there are screams coming from, it could be from lost souls or some unknown creatures. 'The Sinister Cellar' is another. Cellars are already dark and spooky places, and adding'sinister' makes it even more so. Also, 'The Abandoned Asylum' is a classic creepy title. Asylums have a history of being places of pain and suffering, and an abandoned one is sure to be filled with horror.

A story where a young girl adopts a stray cat. As the days pass, she starts to notice strange behavior from the cat. One night, she wakes up to find the cat sitting on her chest, staring at her with glowing eyes and a low growl. Then she realizes the cat has led all the other strays in the neighborhood to surround her bed, and she is trapped. This ending plays on the fear of the unknown and the idea that something seemingly innocent can turn into a threat.

One great example is 'Up'. The beginning of the movie shows the beautiful love story between Carl and Ellie, from their childhood dreams to their life together. It's very touching. Another is 'Wall - E'. The relationship between Wall - E and EVE is a unique love story set in a post - apocalyptic world. They communicate with very few words but their actions and expressions show deep love.

One good example could be 'The Lion King'. It has elements of an 'animated just so story' as it gives reasons for the way the animal kingdom is structured. For instance, the lions are at the top of the food chain, which can be seen as a kind of 'just so' explanation within the context of the story. Another example might be 'Zootopia', where different animals' behaviors and roles in society are somewhat like 'just so' stories. The small animals being seen as weaker and the big animals as stronger initially, and then the story challenges those assumptions in an animated and engaging way.

One example could be 'The Prince of Egypt', which delves into themes related to history, culture, and leadership in a way that touches on social sciences. Another is 'Moana', which explores cultural identity and the relationship between humans and the environment, both of which are aspects of social sciences. Also, 'Zootopia' can be considered as it looks at issues like prejudice and diversity within a society, which are key topics in social sciences.

A homecoming short creepy story might involve a young man coming back to his hometown. He goes to his childhood home which is now abandoned. As he walks through the rooms, he sees shadows moving in the corner of his eye. Then, he discovers a locked room that he doesn't remember. When he finally breaks in, he finds old photos with the faces scratched out and a strange symbol painted on the wall.

Well, there's 'The Monkey's Paw'. It's about a magical paw that grants wishes but with horrible consequences. For kids, the idea of getting something they want but at a great cost can be very creepy. Then there's 'The Black Cat' which involves a man's descent into madness and his strange relationship with a black cat. It has elements of the supernatural and psychological horror that can be adapted into a creepy bedtime story.

A super creepy bedtime story is 'The Dark Woods'. There is a forest near a small village that is said to be haunted. A young girl ventures into the woods one day and gets lost. As night falls, she hears strange howls and sees pairs of yellow eyes in the bushes. She tries to find her way out but it seems like the woods are constantly changing and she can't escape. Every time she thinks she's getting closer to the edge of the forest, she finds herself deeper inside. It's a story that plays on the fear of being lost in an unknown and spooky place.