Horror Classics
Name the author of the 1897 vampire novel 'Dracula'
Bram Stoker
In this 1988 film, you summon the demon by repeating his name three times
'Beetlejuice'
This famous magician died on Halloween
Harry Houdini
This is Stephen King's homestate, as well as the setting for several of his works.
Maine
This production company is the name behind such films as; 'Hereditary', 'Midsommar', 'The Lighthouse', and the soon to be released 'Lamb'
A24
What horror movie was the first American film ever to show a toilet on screen
'Psycho'
This 1993 classic Tim Burton film is often forgotten to have been directed by Henry Selick
'The Nightmare Before Christmas'
Why do we wear costumes on Halloween
To trick the spirits and blend in
This classic King Villain is sometimes known as "Bob Gray"
Pennywise/IT/Not from this universe spider/entity from another universe
This American actor, comedian, and filmmaker is the genius behind such films as; 'Get Out', 'Us', and 'Candyman' (2021 adaption)
Jordan Peele
With a filmography list of over 66 films, narrating credits for many an Edgar Allan Poe story, inspiring many of today's spooky legends (such as Tim Burton), and even his likeness becoming a character to appear in multiple sketches on Saturday Night Live played by Bill Hader- this man has become a macabre legend
Vincent Price
This front man from the 80's band 'Oingo Boingo' has also been Tim Burton's long time friend and professional partner- composing the music for 16 of his films, including; 'The Nightmare Before Christmas', 'Corpse Bride', 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', and 'Edward Scissorhands'
Danny Elfman
Which country is Halloween believed to have originated
Ireland
In "The Shining", what is the name of the hotel located in Colorado that the Torrance's are set to be the winter caretakers for?
The Overlook Hotel
What horror film holds the record for most use of fake blood in one scene
'IT: Chapter 2'
One particular serial killer inspired 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre', 'Psycho', and 'Silence of the Lambs'. Who was it?
Ed Gein
This 1984 short film was later turned into a full length stop motion feature film
'Frankenweenie'
What vegetable was originally used to carve jack-o-lanterns
Turnips or potatoes
Johnny Depp starred in this 2004 thriller about an author accused of plagiarism, which was based on the 1990 short story of a similar title.
'Secret Window'
(Short story was 'Secret Window, Secret Garden')
Which cult classic film used creative and unique marketing to confuse their audience into believing their film was actual found footage
'The Blair Witch Project'
What was the original working title for John Carpenter's 'Halloween' (prior to it becoming a full franchise)
'The Babysitter Murders'
How many Tim Burton films has Johnny Depp been apart of (Double points of they can all be named)
Eight films: Edward Scissorhands (1990), Ed Wood (1994), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Corpse Bride (2005), Sweeney Todd (2007), Alice in Wonderland (2010) and Dark Shadows (2012).
What Halloween radio drama caused a mass panic on October 30, 1938?
Orson Wells reading of 'War of the Worlds'
What Stephen King story has been adapted the most number of times? (According to a video interview trivia game with the It: Chapter 2 cast)
'Carrie'
This 2004 PG 13 M. Night Shyamalan film was mostly filmed in the woods outside of Philadelphia
'The Village'