Oh, and has anyone ever heard of Cracked.com? Good shit up there. A particular article is what spurred on this discussion.

http://www.cracked.com/article_19768_6-terrifying-childrens-cartoons-from-around-world.html

This is freaky shit.

The Secret of NIMH

Spirited Away

Labyrinth (Not animated, but it was for kids)

What were the themes you thought were overly adult?

LOL @ those vids

Ren and Stimpy always perturbed me as a child, and just naturally grossed me out. I realize now how adult it was.

I've never seen that episode of Dexter before lol. Good stuff.

The Last Airbender is very much a kids show being on Nickelodeon, but isn't for them really since it deals with many morals, such as killing and has many other adult themes.

So awesome!

I actually got the theme in Spirited Away and My Neighbour Totoro as a kid.

 Miyazaki's movies are amazing in everyway!

Fox host Lou Dobbs slams Arrietty and The Lorax for 'liberal agenda'

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"Now a story you won't hear anywhere in the liberal national media," began Dobbs. "Hollywood is once again trying to indoctrinate our children. Two new films out this year plainly with an agenda, plainly demonising the so-called 1% and espousing the virtue of green energy policies come what may."

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That the guy thinks a Japanese film is 'Hollywood' is especially hilarious.

Me and the girlfriend recently got The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast on Bluray. They both had some pretty mature themes that I never caught as a kid. That's what makes a good kids movie though. There needs to be something for the parents as well. And the random adult moments sprinkled into Spongebob are just the best.

I can't believe you listed Wall-e. To teach children to not pollute and be healthy is not appropriate? No way.

The Secret of NIMH: Conpiracy and murder. Besides that the film is dark, scary, and over the heads of most children.

Spirited Away: It's about growing up and taking responsiblity fo your actions. Again it's dark, scary, and kids would probably get board watching it.

Labyrinth (Not animated, but it was for kids) It's all about leaving childish things behind and growing up. Besides that a baby is stolen for who knows what purpose and some creatures remove their heads and throw them around like volleyballs while singing the worest song ever put on film.