Fright Flicks
What are the names of the witches in Hocus Pocus.
(Must give at least first name of each)
Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson
Where does the word "Halloween" come from?
All Hallows' Eve," the evening before All Saints' Day on November 1.
According to folklore, this is the only metal or material that can kill a werewolf.
What is silver?
Which common trick-or-treat candy is a caramel-coated popcorn and peanut snack?
Cracker Jack
Is the pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
Which author of scary books holds the record for the most book-to-movie adaptations in the horror genre?
Stephen King
Who was the first TV character to “Trick-or-Treat?”
Charlie Brown
What is the name of Victor Frankenstein's creation?
The creation was never given a proper name, but has been known as the surname Frankenstein or Frankenstein's monster
When did trick-or-treating become widely popular in North America?
The late 1940s and 1950s, after WWII sugar rationing ended.
How much money was spent on pet costumes in 2025
$860 million on pet costumes in 2025
In Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow (1999), what is the profession of Ichabod Crane when he is sent to investigate the murders?
New York City police constable
Why do we trick-or-treat (US version)?
For homeowners to reward pranksters for not vandalizing their homes on Halloween
What is the Halloween creature that cries or wails as a warning of death?
A banshee
Which candy was the first to be individually wrapped for safe trick-or-treating?
Tootsie Roll
What year was the last year to have a full moon land on Halloween?
2020 (A full moon on Halloween happens roughly once every 18 to 19 years.)
In John Carpenter’s original 1978 Halloween, what was the name of Michael Myers' very first victim (his teenage sister)?
Judith Myers.
What is the name of the Irish legend that jack-o’-lanterns originated from?
Stingy Jack
This German term translates to "noisy ghost" and refers to a spirit that physically moves objects or makes loud sounds.
Poltergeist
What was candy corn originally called when it was first manufactured?
"Chicken Feed." The box even featured a rooster mascot.
What is the clinical or specific name for the fear of Halloween ?
Samhainophobia
What is widely considered to be the first horror movie made?
The House of the Devil, made in 1898
What was the cause of Harry Houdini's death on October 31, 1926?
J. Gordon Whitehead unexpectedly punched Houdini in the abdomen 9 days prior leading to a ruptured appendix
When and where was Bram Stoker's gothic horror novel Dracula was published?
London 1897
Which candy bar, introduced in 1923, was promoted as a nutritious chocolate-covered nut roll
Chicken Dinner Candy Bar
Vincent Price provides the spooky monologue in which popular Halloween song?
Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”