Scary Movies
What is the most commercially successful horror movie of all time?
IT!
When do werewolves transform into themselves?
WHEN THERE IS A FULL MOON!
The Michael Myers mask work in Halloween is actually a costume mask of another famous actor, painted over. WHO is the famous actor?
WILLIAM SHATNER!
What famous magician died on Halloween?
HARRY HOUDINI?
True or False - Michael Myers middle name in the mover franchise Halloween is Audry.
TRUE!
A trip to a remote island might sound tempting, until you reach the terrifying insane asylum at the heart of this mind boggling Martin Scorsese drama.
SHUTTER ISLAND!
Which country did Halloween originate in?
IRELAND!
Halloween culture can be traced back to the Druids, a Celtic culture in Ireland, Britain and Northern Europe that started it. After the potato famine, a large amount of Irish and European immigrants brought their customs from their homeland to America.
What is another name derived from old customs used to describe trick or treating?
GUISING or SOULING!
What item is banned in California on Halloween?
What is SILLY STRING?
What is the most popular Halloween candy?
REESES, then M&MS , Snickers, Hersheys, Kit Kat
In the Nightmare on Elm Street movies, what is Freddy Krueger afraid of?
FIRE!
Halloween has its origins in which ancient Celtic festival to honor the dead?
What is SAMHAIN?
BONUS POINT: What does "Samhain" mean in Celtic?
On average, how many kids ages 5 to 14 dress up for Halloween every year?
41 MILLION!
If you're born on Halloween, you're said to have this gift.
SPEAKING WITH THE DEAD/MEDIUM
When did the modern version of trick or treating become popular?
What is the During the 1930s and 1940s!
In the 1920s and Great Depression, Halloween grew to be a raucous, prankster holiday. This led to community organized trick or treating becoming a popular alternative to the mischief. This was later curtailed by the Sugar rationing in World War II.
A remake of the 1999 Japanese horror film, this classic scary movie takes the whole "creepy child" trope to another level.
THE RING!
What tiny bird is supposed to carry the soul of the dead, and is believed to bring bad luck if you kill one?
SPARROW!
According to the National Retail Federation, which children's costume continues to hold the No. 1 spot year after year?
PRINCESS!
This year 2020, will be the first year to have a full moon on Halloween in after how many years?
19 YEARS!
BONUS: What is the next year there will be a full moon on Halloween?
If you're going to go dressed up as a vampire this year, you really should know who wrote the classic novel Dracula!
BRAM STOKER!
The movie Psycho, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is loosely inspired by which real life serial killer?
ED GEIN!
Before pumpkins, what was used by the Irish to use as a lantern with a lump of coal inside?
TURNIPS!
Irish also used potatoes!
What were early Celtic Halloween guises made of?
ANIMAL SKINS!
What state was admitted to the United States by Congress on Halloween in 1864?
NEVADA - They are the 36th state!
Why was it necessary to dress up on Hallows Eve?
TO DISGUISE YOURSELF FROM GHOSTS or EVIL SPIRITS, because not all spirits are friendly!