Halloween Movies
Which vintage (1970's) horror movie got 10 Academy Award Nominations?
'The Exorcist (1974)
Pumpkin a vegetable.
FALSE: A pumpkin is a fruit, because it has seeds. It is in the same family as the cucumber
What are other names of Halloween?
Samhain, All Hallows Eve, The Feast of the Dead
What do Halloween colors, black and orange, signify?
Orange stands for harvest, and black signifies death.
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Which horror movie was shot entirely on a video camera like a documentary?
'The Blair Witch Project' (1999)
In the U.S.A., Illinois produces the most pumpkins.
TRUE: Illinois, which produces over 40% of nation’s pumpkins.
Where is the world's longest haunted house?
The Haunted Cave in Lewisburg, Ohio.
A whopping 3,564 feet long and located 80 feet underground!
What does the name Dracula mean?
Son of the Devil
How much money does the average household plan on spending on Halloween Candy?
$30
The average household says it's planning to spend nearly $30 on Halloween candy, according to a recent National Retail Federation survey.
During the eight weeks leading up to Halloween, consumers spend $4.6 billion, according to the NCA.
What is the family surname of the witches in 'Hocus Pocus' (1993)?
Sanderson or Sanderson Sisters
Potatoes, beets, and turnips have all been carved on Halloween.
TRUE: To ward off restless souls, people donned costumes and carved frightening faces into root vegetables such as beets, potatoes, and turnips—usually plentiful after the recent harvest.
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Pumpkins can be orange, white, green, or what other color?
Blue
Pumpkins can be white, red, yellow, green, even blue!
What was the original name for candy corn?
"Chicken Feed" was the original name of the candy with production starting in the late 1880s.
This movie was based on Anne Rice's famous novel and had a stellar cast that included names like Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas, and Tom Cruise. Which movie is this?
'Interview With The Vampire' (1994)
20 people were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials.
FALSE: 19 were hanged
Who famously died on October 31, 1926?
Master magician Harry Houdini, although his death was initially considered a hoax by many.
It’s illegal to dress like a nun or priest for Halloween in which US state?
Alabama.
According to Section 13A-14-4, impersonating the clergy is a misdemeanor with a fine up to $500 or up to a year in jail.
How many pieces of candy fit in a standard pillowcase?
Over 1,600 pieces of candy when fully stuffed.
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Halloween originated in Ireland.
TRUE: The festival of Halloween originated in Ireland as a pagan festival called Samhain (pronounced saw-when),
What is the medical term for someone with a fear of Halloween?
Samhainophobia is a fear of Halloween (pronounced “sou-win-o-phobia ”).
People with this specific phobia feel anxious when they think about or experience anything to do with Halloween.
What sort of mask does Michael Myers wear in the original Halloween?
A William Shatner Captain James T. Kirk from Star Trek Mask.
Because the studio had such a small budget, they had to use the cheapest mask they could find. It was a $2 William Shatner mask that they spray-painted white.
What is the most popular candy in California?
Reese’s Cups came in at No. 1
Followed by M&M’s at No. 2. Skittles rounds out the top three.