Terror!: Toy Story Of

Airing in October 2013, this 22-minute masterpiece did more than just fill a holiday slot; it proved that Pixar could master the "horror-comedy" genre while providing deep, character-driven emotional stakes. The Premise: A Dark and Stormy Night

The story follows Bonnie and her mother on a road trip to Grandma’s house. A flat tire forces them to spend the night at the "Sleep Well" motel—a classic horror trope. While Bonnie sleeps, the toys venture out to explore, only to find themselves being picked off one by one by a mysterious, unseen creature. Toy Story of Terror!

While Woody and Buzz are usually the focal points, Toy Story of Terror! is unequivocally . The special uses the horror framework to tackle a very real psychological hurdle: Jessie’s claustrophobia and PTSD from her years spent in a cardboard box. Airing in October 2013, this 22-minute masterpiece did

The "Sleep Well" motel is a clear nod to the Bates Motel from Psycho . While Bonnie sleeps, the toys venture out to

No horror movie is complete without a "survivor" archetype, and Pixar delivered an instant classic with (voiced by the legendary Carl Weathers).