Best Disney Scary Shorts

10. Donald Duck and the Gorilla (1944)
An escaped gorilla makes it way into Donald's house while his nephews dressed in a gorilla costume terrorize him as well.  

9. Runaway Brain (1995)
Many people who saw this in theatres as a kid admit to being terrified by the monster Mickey.  It is pretty scary and well animated by Andreas Deja.  Kelsey Grammer also gives a great voice performance as Dr. Frankenollie (hilarious Disney joke).  Not the best short but a good way to use Mickey in a different way.

8. Trick or Treat (1952)

The only Disney short that takes place on Halloween, as such Disney often uses it around this time of year on TV or home entertainment.  Witch Hazel help Huey, Dewey and Louie get revenge on their cruel uncle Donald.  Some fun cartoony gags and Witch Hazel proved popular enough to become a recurring character in the comics.  An annual tradition in many households and features a very catchy titular song.

7. Goddess of Spring (1934)
One of Disney's earliest attempts at realistic animation features one of the most terrifying looks at hell.  This Silly Symphony is the story of Prospenia making a deal with the devil.  Some terrific artistry.

6. Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)
I seem to keep bringing this cartoon up on this blog, it really is one of my favorites.  Although it is a Christmas short it has one of the scariest scenes in Disney animation.  Pete is the only time I can remember the Ghost of Christmas Future speaking.  Voiced by Will Ryan he
has never sounded more menacing with that big cackle.  Your emotions are already heightened by the sight of Mickey Mouse (playing Bob Cratchit) mourning the loss of his son.  The sight of Pete's lit cigar and the opening grave always unnerves me.

5. Vincent (1982)

Tim Burton had a difficult time in Disney animation but they did allow him to create a very experimental short in an era where they really were not creating much new animation.  Feels much more like Tim Burton than Disney.  This short still holds up with its unique design and eerie mood.  I am not a huge fan of Tim Burton, but this is one I like.

4. Donald's Lucky Day (1939)
One of my favorite Donald shorts.  Why should Donald have an easy time on Friday the 13th?  Donald starts out as a happy delivery boy but crossing a black cat and going under a ladder ruin the evening for him.  Always fun seeing Donald struggle.

3. Lonesome Ghosts (1937)
One of the most recognizable Disney shorts and best trio cartoons.  The ghosts are fun characters and really fun physical gags.  This is also one of my favorite haunted houses.

2. Skeleton Dance (1929)
The first Silly Symphony is a great example of the series' accent on music.  The choreography of the skeletons is iconic.

1. Old Mill (1937)
Not a horror movie by any means and certainly not a comedy.  This is all atmosphere.  It captures the emotions of a dangerous storm.  The sounds, the sights.  This is such a great artistic achievement, really beautiful but really eerie.

Disney Family Classics- Part of Disney Online Streaming

Naturally, any Disney based network of mine will include an output for classic entertainment.  As far as series go the cornerstone will be the oft-forgotten animated shorts which would be packaged together under the name Mickey's Toontown.  Other series available on this classic network will be The Muppet Show, Zorro, Mickey Mouse Club and the television series that started it all Disneyland.

Other series will include the three cartoons that started Disney's television animation boom: Adventures of the Gummi Bears, DuckTales and Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers.  This network will also be the home of the award winning Disney Channel original Avonlea which deserves to be reintroduced to family audiences.  Also available will be highlights from the classic ABC series Wide World of Sports which should satisfy the need of any lifelong sports fan in the family.

Marvel Comics will be well represented on this network with their early efforts to introduce the public to their now legendary characters.  The Marvel line-up will start with The Marvel Super Heroes (featuring Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk and Namor), Spider-Man (featuring the classic theme song from 1967),  the enduring Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends and The Incredible Hulk (from 1982).

There will be plenty of movies available on Disney Family Classics including such all time classic features such as Old Yeller, Swiss Family Robinson and Pollyanna.  There many would be musicals such as Summer Magic, The Happiest Millionaire and the One and Only Original Genuine Family Band. As well as adventures such as Treasure Island, Kidnapped and the Fighting Prince of Donegal.  The available movies include lesser known animated features such as Fun and Fancy Free as well more modern classics like The Straight Story.  The network will make many movies such as Smith!, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoe, Barefoot Executive, Never Cry Wolf, The Journey of Natty Gann and Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken available to the public.