Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

Slappy magically causes bullies to fall off their bikes or be lifted into the sky by animated witches, only to land unharmed in a bush. Slappy assaults Sarah's ex-boyfriend, Tyler Mitchell, for cheating on her, though details are not graphic. Animated gummy bears attack Sam, who defends himself by punching and fighting them. Slappy also amplifies Sonny's science project, blowing a hole through a classroom wall and leaving a girl cartoonishly singed and blackened.

Sarah's boyfriend, Tyler, sneaks into her bedroom at night where they share a kiss. Sarah later sees Tyler kissing another girl at a party, indicating infidelity. Store manager Walter and Sonny and Sarah's mother, Kathy, engage in mild flirtation and arrange a date. Slappy magically pulls down a bully's pants, exposing his boxer shorts for comedic effect on multiple occasions.

Reviewers note 'one or two uses each' of words such as 'd--n,' 'h--,' 'jerk,' 'idiot,' and 'scumbag'. There are also a 'handful of exclamations' of 'Oh my God!'. Other mild coarse language includes 'dummy,' 'shut up,' and 'son of a...'. The film also features some mild toilet humor in its dialogue.

Slappy, the evil ventriloquist dummy, is a consistently 'menacing and scary character' whose image might linger in children's minds. Many scenes build tension and include jump scares, such as monsters suddenly appearing or objects moving unexpectedly. The animation of Halloween decorations, like witches with glowing eyes, a humpbacked ogre, and a gigantic spider, is portrayed 'in a very realistic way,' which can be disturbing. Additionally, characters face perilous situations, such as being terrorized by attacking gummy bears with sharp teeth.

Bullies verbally threaten Sonny and Sam, and later attempt to physically harm them before being magically thwarted. Sonny and Sam initially keep the sentient Slappy a secret from their older sister Sarah and their mother, leading to the dummy's escalating mischievous and dangerous actions. Sarah's boyfriend, Tyler, sneaks into her bedroom at night, demonstrating a disregard for parental rules.

The core narrative involves the accidental activation of Slappy and other Halloween figures through a 'spell-like mantra', which forms the basis of the conflict. While some Christian reviewers note the presence of 'occult themes' and 'incantations' as the 'main concern,' they also highlight that the film avoids 'explicit use of demons and rituals' and promotes a 'strong moral worldview about good overcoming evil'. The celebration of Halloween is a central element, a holiday that some Christians find problematic.