Poorly Described Coworkers
A singular crow is called a 'crow'. A group of crows is called....
This Alfred Hitchcock work reflects why middle-aged sons should not live with Mom
What is Psycho
This trending work of Stephen King has been adapted to screen now FIVE times, most recently as a series on Prime. The first rendition of the protagonist was played on screen by the incomparable Sissy Spacek. Red is her color.
What is Carrie
Phasmaphobia is the fear of this
What are ghosts
This new-to-us coworker comes with 11 years of payroll experience, 10 of which was payroll for a college. She loves a good thriller (on theme, thank you) and has a daughter with her husband, Shawn, with another on the way- due in November.
Who is Leanna
This divisive Halloween candy staple was originally named "Chicken Feed" before a much-needed rebrand
What is Candy Corn
DAILY DOUBLE, 400-
This late 1800s woman took an axe, and gave her mother forty whacks
Who is Lizzie Borden
*She also had dad issues, when she saw what she had done- she gave him 41
The series "Welcome to Derry" tells the origin story of the villain from the book/movie IT. What was the name of the villain?
Pennywise
What is the first name of Dr. Frankenstein
What is Victor
DAILY DOUBLE, 600:
What vegetable was originally carved into jack-o'-lanterns in Ireland? Hint: Not a potato.
Turnips!
This real life ex-convict killed her own mother and may be the most well known case in modern history of Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Her mother, Dee Dee, forced her daughter into unnecessary medical treatment and faked chronic illnesses for financial gain.
Who is Gypsy Rose Blanchard
This *director has been working closely with Stephen King in recent years- adapting King's work to show and movie: Gerald’s Game (2017), Doctor Sleep (2019), The Life of Chuck (2024) and most recently Carrie (2026).
Mike Flannagan
BONUS 100 POINTS because Shelby can:
Flannagan announced his next 2 projects based on Stephen Kings books. What are the names of those works?
An animal or thing whose existence or survival is disputed or unsubstantiated, such as the yeti or Bigfoot:
"some are speculating that the figure in the videos is some sort of new, unknown _______"
What is a cryptid
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of trick-or-treating
What is Ireland
This movie features a mother and son duo with such co-dependence that when the son dies in an accidental drowning at camp, his mother carries out murders at the camp to avenge him.
What is Friday the 13th
*I have not seen Camp Crystal Lake yet, but it's streaming on Peacock if anyone is familiar with the Franchise. It follows Pam's story.
This novella by King, written under a pseudonym (Richard Bachman) early in his career, was adapted into a movie of the same in 2025. This book was about getting your steps in before it was cool.
The Long Walk
George Romero directed "Night of", "Dawn of", and "Day of" these title creatures.
If no one answers correctly, will give 100 points to anyone that said zombies- close enough
It's said these two colors are traced back to the Festival of Saiman , one representing death and the other the autumn harvest
What is orange and black
DAILY DOUBLE, 1000:
This real-life psycho was obsessed with his mother, Augusta, and would rob graves to collect body parts to create his own "woman suit". He would wear this suit to literally become his mom. He inspired the movie Psycho.
Who is Ed Gein
*Reminder to Shelby costume pics from Halloween 2025
DAILY DOUBLE, 1000:
Originally titled Second Coming, Salem’s Lot is King’s second published novel, following Carrie (1974). It blends small-town atmosphere with supernatural horror, inspired by King’s teaching of Dracula in a college course. This book is called...
Salem's Lot
*Do not waste your time on the 2024 screen adaptation on HBO. Woof.
Daily Double, 1000-
This no hands Halloween game may be related to the Roman celebration of the Goddess of Pomona
What is bobbing for apples