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Folklores, Histories, & Myths
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Hear that noise?!?!
100

In this 1984 music video, a zombie dance made red leather jackets popular for a few years.

Thriller by Michael Jackson
100

But a pumpkin looks quite veggie, in soups and pies--yum! But here's the dispute: some say it's a fruit! Is this false, or is this true?

True!


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100

The Silence of the Lambs introduced this iconic character who would go on to feature in countless TV shows and movies.

Hannibal Lecter

100

This alt-pop star’s 2019 hit “bury a friend” was inspired by her sleep paralysis.

Billie Eilish

200

"I was working in the lab, late one night..."

"When my eyes beheld an eerie sight!"


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200

Just after the night of All Hallows, families honor their past fellows. With bright skulls and cheer, they welcome spirits near-- what is the name of this celebration held so dear?

Dia de los Muertos

200

Based on Ann Rice’s famous novel, this movie had a stellar cast, including Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas, and pre-Mission Impossible boy Tom Cruise.

Interview with the Vampire


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200

What song is this quote from, “Boys and girls of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange?”

This is Halloween!

300

This was the country where jack o' lanterns originated.

Ireland


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300

"Double, double, toil and trouble," say three witches from one of Shakespeare's bubbles, what is the name of this play that portrays prophecy and dismay?

Macbeth

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300

Which monochrome 3D monster flick had a creature that was played by just some guy and shot entirely underwater?

Creature from the Black Lagoon


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300

Frontman of a cult ‘80s new wave band, Danny Elfman, is most well known for composing this director’s soundtracks.

Tim Burton


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400

What popular fall festival activity did the Romans bring to Britain when they invaded?

Bobbing for apples!

Another variation was also played where apples were hung from strings and contestants would have to try and bite them.

400

Halloween was founded upon Hallow's Eve. Which ancient Celtic spiritual leaders first celebrated this pagan holiday?

A long-honored pagan holiday hoarded by a crux'd church, Hallow's Eve ritual hollowed when renamed Halloween. Known heralds of Merlin

Druids!

400

Which of these is not a film part of the Resident Evil franchise?

1. Nemesis

2. Revelations

3. Biohazard

4. Code: Fear

Code: Fear

lol

400

The hit “Somebody’s Watching Me” was often mistaken for a Michael Jackson song, but he only sang the backup. Who wrote and performed the song?

Rockwell


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500

Which famous person died on Halloween? :(

1. Audrey Hepburn

2. Harry Houdini

3. Aretha Franklin

4. Edgar Allen Poe

Harry Houdini


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500

On October's last night, we're told, Celtic fires did burn for spirits' return. This is the night where the veil would unfold.

Samhain


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500

In Beetlejuice, when Adam and Barbara were looking for a way out of the attic before Lydia came in, Adam was informed that he had to do something; what was it?

Draw a door, and knock 3 times!


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500

The theme from Halloween was written in 5/4 time and composed by this director himself.

John Carpenter


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