Popculture Halloween
“Ghostface” is a serial killer from what movie franchise?
Scream
Which day is Halloween?
October 31st.
What is the name of the most famous vampire in literature?
Count Dracula
What is the oldest Halloween candy?
Candy Corn?
What day did the amusement park Tivoli open for its Halloween exhibition in 2025?
October 3rd.
What is the name and artist behind the most streamed halloween song?
Thriller - Michael Jackson
What vegetable was originally used to make Jack-o’-lanterns before pumpkins?
Turnips
Which animal is often associated with witches? (200 bonus points if you know the reasoning behind the association)
A black cat
They were believed to be witches “familiars” (magical helpers) that assisted in casting spells. Some even believed black cats were the devil in disguise or dead witches resurrected.
What is the most sold candy in the US for Halloween?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Which movies is the song "This Is Halloween" from?
The Nightmare before Christmas
What was the purpose of wearing scary costumes in the original Halloween celebrations?
To disguise themselves and therefore avoid being terrorized by all the evil spirits walking the Earth.
Which U.S. city hosts the world's largest Halloween parade? (Bonus points if you know the village)
New York City - Greenwich Village Halloween Parade.
What 1993 Disney movie features three witches resurrected on Halloween night in Salem?
Hocus Pocus
Which country does Halloween originate from? (200 bonus points if you also know the name of the festival)
Ireland, and the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
According to ancient superstitions, if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween, what will you see?
Your future spouse
In which US state can you not dress up as a nun og priest on Halloween (or any other day)?
Alabama
What famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini
What is the more mainstream name for the mythical creature lycanthrope?
Werewolf
How much does the worlds heaviest pumpkin weigh (kg)?
1278 kg