Costumes
In 1997, a galaxy far, far away returned to pop culture dominance when this “Star Wars” character’s distinctive hair buns became a top costume.
Who is Princess Leia?
In this Disney classic, three resurrected witches — Winifred, Sarah, and Mary — terrorize Salem on Halloween night.
What is Hocus Pocus?
This chocolate bar is made with nougat, caramel, and peanuts, and shares its name with a popular NASA program.
What is a Milky Way?
Trick-or-treating has largely been replaced by this much safer yet much lamer activity.
What is Trunk-Or-Treating?
This friendly 1995 CGI ghost, often seen trying to make friends, starred in a film named after him.
Who is Casper?
In 2023, this pink-clad fashion icon became the most popular Halloween costume after her blockbuster film release.
Who is Barbie?
In this 1980 film, a group of teens are terrorized by a dream-stalking killer named Freddy Krueger in the town of Springwood.
What is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
This taffy-style candy is known for its red, orange, and yellow colors, mimicking the hues of autumn leaves.
What is Candy Corn?
This famous Shakespeare play features the line “Double, double toil and trouble,” spoken by three witches as they brew a potion.
What is Macbeth?
This 1980s movie ghost is “the ghost with the most,” famous for his black-and-white striped suit.
Who is Beetlejuice?
After a 2020 documentary about big cats went viral, this eccentric zookeeper with a mullet became a top costume choice.
Who is Joe Exotic?
Spoiler alert! In 1996, the first Scream movie shocked audiences by killing off this famous actress in the first 15 minutes.
Who is Drew Barrymore?
This sweet, chewy ingredient made from sugar or honey, whipped with egg whites, often forms the center of candy bars like Milky Way and Snickers.
What is nougat?
During the 1692 witch trials, this U.S. city became infamous for accusing and executing people accused of witchcraft.
What is Salem?
In Japanese folklore, this vengeful female spirit, often depicted with long black hair covering her face, is famous from this movie.
What is The Ring?
Couples often dress as this famous duo from “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
Who is Jack Skellington and Sally?
In this 1999 film starring Johnny Depp, Ichabod Crane investigates a series of decapitations in a cursed village.
What is Sleepy Hollow?
This dark syrupy ingredient, often made from sugar cane or beets, gives many candies their deep brown color and sweet flavor.
What is Molasses?
The word “Halloween” is a shortened version of this phrase, which references the night before a Christian feast day.
What is All Hollow's Eve?
This 2007 found-footage horror film follows a young couple haunted by a supernatural presence in their home, launching a long-running franchise.
What is Paranormal Activity?
Back in 1991, parents scrambled to find beige trench coats and proton packs after this supernatural comedy sequel made a comeback.
Who are the Ghostbusters?
In the 1978 classic Halloween, this actress made her film debut as Laurie Strode.
Who is Jamie Lee Curtis?
Found in gummy candies and marshmallows, this protein derived from animal collagen is what gives them their chewy, elastic texture.
What is gelatin?
This carved vegetable, originally used in Ireland before pumpkins, was hollowed out and called “Jack of the Lantern.”
What is a turnip?
This ghost ship, doomed to sail the seas forever, originates from maritime legends and is captained by Davy Jones.
What is the Flying Dutchman?