Fright Krewe

This is a cartoon about high school kids dealing with eerie ghost encounters and evil creatures galore -- often in settings like graveyards or abandoned warehouses -- but Scooby Doo it ain't. No shade to Shaggy and the gang, but that's a good thing! New Orleans has served as a backdrop for many spooky-themed stories due to the haunting mysteries that have long surrounded the city, but Fright Krewe doesn't merely use it as set dressing. While old-school cartoons usually reduce voodoo culture to a creepy doll you stick pins in, this series delves into the historical and cultural significance of this belief system to the Haitian people and New Orleans' residents.

The series blends paranormal legend with relatable real-world themes, from familial responsibilities to grief, or how to navigate your life after a close friendship falls apart. The animation is a delight to look at, full of little details that bring color and personality to the characters and their city. The scares here are slightly more intense than other horror-themed kid's animation, so it's probably not the best choice for the very young or easily frightened. But for kids looking for an offbeat entrée into the world of monster movies and mythology, it's a great pick.