An animated flick with a supernatural bent, 2012’s ParaNorman introduces us to Norman Babcock (voiced by Kodi Smit-McPhee), a young resident of Blithe Falls. Norman can speak to the dead, a trait that causes him to become an outcast, as no one other than his pal Neil (Tucker Albrizzi) believes him.

Norman’s abilities come to the fore when he learns of an ancient curse that affects his town. Norman needs to channel his skills to keep Blithe Falls safe from the ghosts and zombies