Halloween History
What ancient Celtic festival is Halloween based on?
Samhain
What movie features a killer named Michael Myers?
Halloween
What creature transforms during a full moon?
Werewolf
What candy is shaped like a triangle and has three colors?
Candy corn
Who wrote Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley
What country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?
Ireland
What 1984 film features Freddy Krueger?
A Nightmare on Elm Street
What creature sleeps in a coffin and avoids sunlight?
Vampire
What chocolate bar has nougat, caramel, and peanuts?
Snickers
What vampire was created by Bram Stoker?
Dracula
What vegetable was originally used to carve jack-o’-lanterns?
Turnip
What’s the name of the hotel in The Shining?
The Overlook Hotel
What creature is known for dragging its foot and moaning?
Zombie
What candy is known for its sour coating and chewy center?
Sour Patch Kids
What monster is made from stitched body parts?
Frankenstein’s Monster
In what century did Halloween first become popular in America?
19th century
What horror movie features a girl named Regan possessed by a demon?
The Exorcist
What sea creature is said to pull ships underwater?
Kraken
What candy comes in a roll and is pressed into tablets?
Smarties
What Halloween themed ghost haunts Hogwarts in Harry Potter?
Nearly Headless Nick
What Catholic holiday follows Halloween?
All Saints’ Day
What 1999 movie was marketed as “found footage” in the woods?
The Blair Witch Project
What mythical creature is half man, half bull?
Minotaur
What candy slogan is “Taste the Rainbow”?
Skittles
What horror author created It and The Shining?
Stephen King