13 Looney Tunes cartoons for Halloween

By Alex Wiggan

Halloween is a kooky, spooky, crazy time. And what’s more kooky, spooky, and crazy at this time of year than the Looney Tunes?

Yep, Bugs and Co. are the craziest cartoon characters of them all, and if you’re a fan, you’ll be happy to know they have fronted some fantastic shorts in their time, many of which happen to be perfect for the Halloween season! From cartoons featuring mad scientists and aliens, to shorts with witches and vampires, the Looney Tunes are great for Halloween.

Ready to indulge? Then check out the list of 13 Looney Tunes cartoons below which are guaranteed to get your Halloween off to the zaniest start!

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Hair-Raising Hare (1946)

Director: Chuck Jones

First up is the hilarious Hair-Raising Hare. In this 1946 ‘toon, Bugs Bunny runs foul of a mad scientist who is after something delicious for dinner for his large, hairy monster.

The monster is the orange, sneaker-wearing Gossamer. As for the dinner, well the current plan involves rabbit! (8 mins)

Scaredy Cat (1948)

Director: Chuck Jones

Over to the 1948 short, Scaredy Cat now which places Porky Pig and Sylvester in the spotlight. In this short, Porky purchases a Gothic-style house, which causes various problems for poor old Sylvester as things go bump in the night! (7 mins)

Water, Water Every Hare (1952)

Director: Chuck Jones

Back to Bugs and Gossamer (named ‘Rudolph’ this time around) for the 1952 short, Water, Water Every Hare. In this story, Bugs finds himself in the castle of a mad scientist who requires a brain for his robot!

But where can you get a brain at short notice? Ah, yes, from Bugs of course! (7 mins)

Claws for Alarm (1954)

Director: Chuck Jones

Switching back to Porky and Sylvester for this fourth short: Claws for Alarm. In this comedy-horror from 1954, the duo arrive in the ghost town, Dry Gulch where Porky believes it would be a great idea to spend the night in an abandoned hotel.

Of course, it isn’t! And poor Sylvester ends up at his wits’ end. (7 mins)

Bewitched Bunny (1954)

Director: Chuck Jones

More fun with Bugs in this next offering – 1954’s marvellous, Bewitched Bunny. Here everyone’s favourite rabbit is joined by Witch Hazel, who has decides to place bunny on her menu after failing to eat Hansel and Gretel. (7 mins)

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Hyde and Hare (1955)

Director: Friz Freleng

Bugs continues to be the star of the show in this next cartoon short from 1955. In Hyde and Hare, Bugs crosses paths with Dr. Jekyll, as well as his alter-ego, Mr. Hyde. (7 mins)

Jumpin’ Jupiter (1955)

Director: Chuck Jones

Porky Pig and Sylvester reunite in this next cartoon, the alien-orientated Jumpin’ Jupiter. In this story, the pair encounter a UFO, which terrifies Sylvester. (7 mins)

Broom-Stick Bunny (1956)

Director: Chuck Jones

In Broom-Stick Bunny it’s Halloween night and Bugs visits Witch Hazel while out trick-or-treating. Mistaking Bugs for a fellow witch, who is uglier than her (something she is not happy about), Witch Hazel decides to use Bugs in her new beauty potion. (7 mins)

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A Witch’s Tangled Hare (1959)

Director: Abe Levitow

More fun with Bugs and Witch Hazel in this next cartoon: A Witch’s Tangled Hare. In this superb short Hazel attempts to eat Bugs (again). (6 mins)

Hyde and Go Tweet (1960)

Director: Friz Freleng

Sylvester returns for this next short, Hyde and Go Tweet, only this time around he’s joined by Tweety. In this macabre tale, Tweety transforms into a giant bird-monster, courtesy of Dr. Jekyll’s Hyde Formula. (7 mins)

Devil’s Feud Cake (1963)

Director: Friz Freleng

In Devil’s Feud Cake, Yosemite Sam meets a swift end after falling from a plane. After ending up in Hell, he makes a deal with the Devil which involves trading places with Bugs Bunny. (8 mins)

Transylvania 6-5000 (1963)

Director: Chuck Jones and Maurice Noble

Bugs returns for this next short from 1963: Transylvania 6-500. In this ‘toon, Bugs burrows his way to Transylvania and ends up at the castle of the vampire, Count Bloodcount. (7 mins)

A-Haunting We Will Go (1966)

Director: Robert McKimson

And finally, in A-Haunting We Will Go, Witch Hazel is back, this time with Daffy Duck and Speedy Gonzales in tow. Set on Halloween, this short sees Hazel transform Speedy into a ‘Hazel stand-in’, so she can go on vacation. (7 mins)

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Editor/Writer/Looney Guy

Alex Wiggan

Alex is a writer, editor, and blogger specialising in movies, TV, comics, retro toys, and general geekery. He is a championing voice in nerd content, an expert in pop culture, and a trusted movie critic who publishes new reviews on a weekly basis. After graduating with a degree in film & television studies from the University of Derby in the UK, Alex went on to study journalism in Sheffield, before acquiring NCTJ accreditation. Prior to a career in blogging, Alex was a magazine editor, a senior copywriter, a features writer, and a freelancer.

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