Classic Monster Origins
This classic Halloween image originated as a caricature of Quaker women 17th century England, some who went on to be preachers and held the radical belief that men and women are spiritual equals. Due to their "threat" to the British Monarchy and the status quo, this character was made to be as ugly as possible and still dons the iconic black Quaker hat
What is a witch?
This character is known for her iconic black and white aesthetic, complete with a matching split dye hair
Who is Cruella de Vil?
This 2026 movie is the first and only horror film to outgross a Star Wars movie in its second weekend
What is Obsession?
This author is known as the King of Horror, with most of his stories taking place in the New England region of the U.S.
Who is Stephen King?
Similar to Dia de Los Muertos, many Christians and Catholics celebrate this more solemn holiday on November 1st that also involves grave cleaning
What is All Saints Day?
Most commonly associated with a restless spirit of the American Revolutionary War, the Irish tell a much older tale of this being that was thought to be the embodiment of an old celtic fertility god who would be given decapitated sacrifices to win favor for the harvest season
Who is the Headless Horseman (The Dullahan)?
This psycho wears more "childish" colors, a combination of blue, red, and yellow paired with a famous set of blue overalls
Who is Chucky?
This Asian country holds the record of Most Horror Obsessed Film Industry, with nearly 25% of their cinematic output being horror movies rooted in cultural folklore of ghosts, ghouls, and curses
What is Indonesia?
Her work is considered to be an icon of gothic literature. However, her most famous Halloween story is one of the earliest of the science fiction genre- not horror
Who is Mary Shelley?
This Gaelic end-of-harvest festival involves extravagant costumes and masks to ward off or confuse wandering spirits crossing over. This celebration is considered to be the origin of Halloween
What is Samhain?
Haiti is credited with the birthplace of this popular monster myth with stories of powerful sorcerers performing Voudo (Voodoo) to steal the souls of dead slaves and placing them entirely under the bokor's (sorcerer) control
What is a zombie (zonbi)?
In most adaptations of this character, he's seen wearing some combination of purple and green and his most important accessory- a smile
Who is the Joker?
This horror movie reportedly used 50,000 gallons of fake blood, setting a record that held strong until 2026
What is Evil Dead (2013)?
This writer's famous psychological thriller 4-book series birthed one of the most popular serial killer characters, with the most popular and most recognizable story actually being the sequel
Who is Thomas Harris?
This is Portugal's Halloween equivalent, celebrated on the same day with a similar trick or treating tradition. The only difference- children ask for bread, fruits, or nuts, rather than candy
What is Dia das Bruxas?
The Epic of Gilgamesh is the earliest surviving lore of this iconic man-turned-monster all the way from 2100 BCE, although it is commonly associated with witchcraft craze of the Medieval and Early Modern periods
What is a Werewolf?
In her movie debut, she exclusively wore a white uniform while her tv show adaptation of her backstory gave her teal attire instead
Who is Nurse Ratched?
This french film, only lasting about 3 minutes, was released in 1896 and given the title of first ever horror movie
What is The Haunted Castle or Le Manoir du Diable?
This writer got famous from his second published book that was later turned into a movie, telling a horrifying story of a young housewife who has the child of the devil
Who is Ira Levin?
Many heavily Buddhist or Taoist countries will celebrate this festival in August to honor past ancestors, offering food to satisfy any roaming spirits that passed through the open gates of the Underworld
What is the Hungry Ghost Festival?
While many associate this monster's origin with the gothic age of Europe, the Isneg people of the Philippines tell the oldest known story of these ancient immortals descended from gods that developed a taste for blood after a simple act of kindness
What is the vampire?
Bonus: What is the Danag?
This antagonist of many adaptations dons only a plain white gown that nearly blends into her skin, heavily contrasting her dark hair
Who is Sadako Yamamura/Samara Morgan?
Also acceptable: Who is Kayako Saeki?
This black and white film released in 1932 is known as the first ever zombie film
What is White Zombie?
This vegetarian author was inspired to write a now-infamous cannibal themed dystopian novel after witnessing animals hanging in a butcher shop by her home
Who is Agustina Bazterrica?
In different parts of the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, November 11th is the day of this children's holiday where kids will go door-to-door singing songs while carrying handmade lanterns in hopes of receiving candy or candles