Johnny and the Dead(1995)

Johnny and the Dead is a children's fantasy series following 12-year-old Johnny Maxwell, who possesses an unusual gift: he can see and communicate with the dead. When the local council threatens to sell the cemetery as a building site, Johnny discovers that the ghosts aren't powerless victims. With Halloween approaching, the spirits band together with Johnny to fight back against the developers. The story blends humor with heart as the boy and his spectral allies devise creative ways to protect their burial ground. Set against a backdrop of supernatural mischief and genuine friendship, Johnny and the Dead explores themes of community, loyalty, and standing up for what matters—even when your allies happen to be deceased.