Do you like scary movies?
How is Laurie Strode related to Michael Myers in the Halloween franchise?
Sister
What were originally used as the first Jack o Lanterns?
Turnips
What area of the USA is most famous for 'leaf peeping'?
New England
How many colors are in a normal bag of M&Ms?
6 - red, orange, yellow, green, blue and brown
Are pumpkins considered a fruit of vegetable?
Fruit
This is the friendliest ghost.
Casper
What are the 3 witches names in Hocus Pocus?
Mary, Sarah and Winifred Sanderson
Who is the killer in the first Friday the 13th movie?
Jason Voorhee's mother
In the beginning of Scream, what is Casey Becker cooking when the killer calls her?
Jiffy Pop
What horror film features a group of college students who cheat death and are later killed off in the order they were supposed to die?
Final Destination
What does the word "Halloween" mean?
Hallowed Evening or Holy Night.
Short for All Hallows' Eve - Halloween is the day of the vigil held the evening before All Saints Day (November 1st)
What state was Casper filmed in?
Maine
What percentage of parents steal their kid's Halloween candy? (within 10%)
84% ... which means 16% are liars
What magician died on Halloween?
Harry Houdini
What is the name of the large green ghost Ray first encounters in Ghostbusters?
Slimer
In 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' who does Linus mistake for the Great Pumpkin?
Snoopy
What breed of dog is Cujo?
St. Bernard
How long do you have to live after watching the video in The Ring?
7 days
What is the name of Neve Campbell's character in the movie Scream?
Sydney Prescott
What country brought the Halloween tradition to America?
Ireland
Where is the biggest Halloween parade thrown?
New York
What is the average number of candies given out to a trick-or-treater?
2
What is a Harvest Moon?
A full moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox
What is the name of the ghost in Mario video games who is sometimes a friend and sometimes a foe?
Boo
What does Coraline need to do to stay in the Other World?
Sew buttons on her eyes
What state does The Shinning take place in?
Colorado
What superhero starred in the remake of Amityville Horror?
Ryan Reynolds
What brings the three Sanderson sisters back from the dead in Hocus Pocus?
The black flame candle (being lit by a virgin)
What group of people started the association of black cats to witches?
Puritan pilgrims of Plymouth County
What state holds the record for most Jack O Lanterns on display?
New Hampshire! Specifically Keene, NH
What candy bar was inspired by the malted milkshake?
Milky Way
How heavy is a bushel of apples in pounds?
42
What apparition's ghostly wail is supposed to predict a person's death?
Banshee
Eddie Murphy starred in this 2003 family-friendly horror film based on a Disney attraction?
Haunted Mansion
What are the 3 rules for Gizmo in the movie Gremlins?
Avoid bright light, Don't get them wet, Don't feed them after midnight!
BRIGHT LIGHT, BRIGHT LIGHT!!
Who played the iconic role of Dracula in the 1931 film adaptation?
Bela Lugosi
Where do the Ghostbusters find their first ghost in the 1984 film? (BE SPECIFIC)
the New York Public Library
True or False..
Trick or treating has existed since the medieval times.
True!
Around 1000 AD in England a practice called 'souling' emerged. Poor families traveled door to door to weathier families' homes to receive "soul cakes" offered in exchange for prayers for the souls of the homeowners departed relatives
Which state produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois
In what decade were 'fun size' candy bars introduced?
1961
What celebrity is known for their epic Halloween parties and costumes?
Heidi Klum
The name of this spirit means 'noisy ghost'?
Poltergeist
What is the name of Dracula's daughter in Hotel Transylvania?
Mavis
What are the evil beings in Hellraiser called?
Cenobites
What did Evie open in The Mummy that got her loved ones in trouble?
The Book of the Dead
What film is based on the alleged true story of the Perron family's haunting in Rhode Island?
The Conjuring
What Halloween radio drama caused mass panic on October 30, 1938?
War of the Worlds
In what state is the largest corn maze?
California
How many children have been harmed or injured by poisoned/manipulated candy?
0
What was the top costume of 2023?
Barbie
True or false...
A homeowner is obligated to disclose if a house is haunted when selling?
False
In Hotel Transylvania what color is Frankenstein?
Blue
What horror franchise has made the most money at the box office; Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th or Halloween?
A Nightmare on Elm Street
What is Chucky's real name in Childs Play?
Charles Lee Ray
What is the name of Tom Cruise's character in Interview with the Vampire
Lestat
What event halted trick or treating for 5 years in the US?
**Double points if you can also name the reason this event halted trick or treating specifically**
World War II
World War II caused sugar rationing for 5 years
What product is banned in Hollywood on Halloween?
Silly String - due to complaints from business owners, a ban went into effect in 2004
What is America's favorite candy?
Reese's Cups - 29% of Americans prefer this as their favorite!
When was the last full moon on Halloween?
**Double points if you can tell me how often a full moon occurs on Halloween**
2020
A full moon on Halloween occurs every 19 years
What is the name of the ghost who plays tricks all around Hogwarts?
Peeves
What are the 2 boys names who get into some trouble with a group of witches in the 1990 movie The Witches?
Luke and Bruno
How many survivors are there at the end of The Thing?
**Double points if you can tell me their names**
2
Childs and Macready
In what state is Poltergeist set?
California
What is the highest grossing horror film to date? (not factoring in inflation)
**Double points if you can guess the #2 and #3 movies**
2017's It
#2 - The Sixth Sense (1999)
#3 - Jaws (1975)
What was the original purpose of bobbing for apples?
Courting.
Girls would write their names on apples before dropping them into the barrels of water. Potential suitors would bob for apples and the name on their apple would indicate their potential future relationship.
In what state is it illegal to dress up as a nun or priest on Halloween?
Alabama
What was the original name for Candy Corn?
Chicken Feed
When did the first Spirit Halloween stores open?
(I'll give half points if you guess within 5 years)
1983
What is the term for entities that never had a mortal human form?
Demons
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what are the names of Boogie's boys?
Lock, Shock and Barrel
What is Chucky's favorite game in Childs Play 2?
Hide the Soul
According to the cop, why was the road closed into Silent Hill in the movie Silent Hill?
Because of a coal fire burning underground
What was the first horror film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards?
The Exorcist
(fun fact - it was also nominated for Best Director, Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Screenplay, Art Direction, Cinematography, Film Editing and Sound... Oh MY!)
When was Halloween first celebrated in the United States?
1840's when there was a flood of Irish immigrants fleeing from the potato famine
There is a statue of Jason Voorhees at the bottom of a lake in this state
Minnesota
What candy was handed out to soldiers during the Korean War?
Tootsie Rolls
The word witch originates from the Old English wicce, which means what?
Wise woman
What is the name of the ghost ship that haunts the coast of North Carolina?
The Queen Anne's Revenge
How many years did it take to make A Nightmare Before Christmas?
3
What is the last name of the vampire-loving bros in The Lost Boys?
Frog
What did Nancy pull out of her dream in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
Freddie's hat
What is the name of the cannibalistic family in the 1974 film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
Why do we wear costumes on Halloween?
During Samhain, people would wear disguises so the Gods would think they were one of their own..
Once adopted by Christianity, celebrants would dress up in outfits symbolizing the souls of the dead, spirits or demons.
(I'll accept either answer, or close to it)
In what state was Candy Corn invented?
Pennsylvania
How is the 'mystery flavor' of Dum Dums lollipops made?
Rather than clean the machines between flavor batches, the company combines leftover flavors to make the mystery flavor
Where is the largest collection of haunted dolls located?
outside of Mexico City on the Island of Dolls - built by collector Don Julian Santana Barrera
What ghost did Winston Churchill report to have seen in the White House?
Abraham Lincoln
In the 2006 movie Monster House, what do the kids fill the vacuum cleaner dummy with?
Cold Medicine
In what 80's film did Steven King make his acting debut?
Creepshow
What is the name of the demon that possesses the doll Annabelle in the Conjuring universe?
Valak