Halloween History
In the early 20th Century, this tradition was popularized in America in hopes to reduce vandalism from Halloween festivities.
What is Trick or Treating?
Following his success on Batman, Tim Burton released this multi-holiday film, though he could not direct it due to scheduling issues.
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
This film, often credited for starting the "slasher" genre, jump started the careers of Jamie Lee Curtis and John Carpenter.
What is Halloween?
Originally created to keep chocolate rations from melting in soldiers pockets.
What are M&M's?
In Uncle Buck, John Candy stars alongside this young star who would later make it big in a John Hughes Christmas Classic.
Who is Macaulay Culkin?
Originally called All Martyrs Day, this holiday was renamed by Pope Gregory III when he moved it from May 13th to November 1st.
What is All Saints Day?
This film is about an "altogether ooky" group who get a surprise visit from their long lost uncle. No relation to your facility manager.
What is The Addams Family?
Released in 1973, this film is still widely considered one of the scariest films ever made.
What is The Exorcist?
These come in bat shapes during Halloween, but people swear the Easter egg tastes best.
What are Reese's Peanut Butter Cups?
Candy plays Barf in this Mel Brooks spoof of Star Wars
What is Spaceballs?
Widely celebrated in Mexico, this tradition of remembrance is observed the day after Halloween.
What is the Day of the Dead?
Released in June of 1984, this comedy isn't necessarily a Halloween movie, but it's got the "spirit".
What is Ghostbusters?
Its the film series that brought us Annabelle in 2013.
What is The Conjuring?
By popular demand, this candy changed its green apple flavor back to the original lime in 2021.
What are Skittles?
In Cool Runnings, he helped this unlikely country compete in the Olympics for bobsledding.
What is Jamaica?
When it first became a tradition, turnips were used to make these which were meant to frighten evil spirits.
What is a Jack-O'-Lantern?
Initially a box office bomb when it was released, this Disney Halloween classic magically made a fortune in home video and television.
What is Hocus Pocus?
Though it doesn't take place during Halloween, many trick or treaters dress up as this hockey mask wearing killer of Friday the 13th fame.
Who is Jason Voorhees?
It shares its name with a galaxy, but not the Milky Way.
What is Starburst?
This John Candy and Steve Martin comedy is about more than just modes of transportation.
What is Planes, Trains, and Automobiles?
Often believed to be the first celebration of Halloween, Samhain was a new years festival held by the Celts in what would become this modern day country.
What is Ireland?
It made its way to the theatres in 1988, but it's sequel came 36 years later. For safety's sake, we'll let you say the answer, but only once.
What is Beetlejuice?
Wes Craven is responsible for this scary movie franchise that pokes fun at classic horror films.
What is Scream?
Considered the best selling candy bar in the world, this sweet got its name in 1930 by the Mars family after their favorite horse.
What is Snickers?
John got his start in the Toronto branch of this Chicago comedy institution.
What is Second City?