Halloween Movies
This 2017 film based on Stephen King's classic horror novel is the most commericaly successful horror film of all time.
What is It?
Some people suffer from ______, or the fear of Halloween, according to Newsweek.
What is Samhainophobia?
This candy is the most popular candy in America, flavors are fruit based and are sweet compared to its chocolate cousin.
What are/is Skittles?
Halloween has its origins in the Celtic harvest festival of Samhain, while __ __ __ ____ is rooted in the ancient religious traditions of Mesoamerica’s indigenous population.
What is Day of the Dead / Dia De Los Muertos?
According to the US DoA in 2014, the top pumpkin-producing states were - Illinois, _____, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, and Michigan — producing 1.31 billion pounds of pumpkins. This state is also known as the Golden State.
What is California?
Disney’s Hocus Pocus was originally called ______
What is Halloween House?
In a few states, the night before Halloween is known as _____ _____. On this unofficial holiday, kids pull pranks like toilet papering yards and smashing pumpkins, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
What is Mischief/Devil's Night?
These were the first-ever fun size chocolate candy bars.
What are/is Snickers and Milky Way?
In the days preceding the Dia De Los Muertos, it is customary to build a shrine to honor one’s deceased relatives. These shrines, referred to in Spanish as “______,” are bright, colorful, and ornate
What is "Ofrendas"?
According to the National Retail Federation's 2019 report, Halloween party-goers spend an average of $__ each, making the total expected estimate about $8.8 billion on the holiday overall. This amount is less than $100 but higher than $70.
What is $86?
In this California city, Silly String is banned and if caught using it, you can receive a $1000 fine according to ABC News.
What is Hollywood?
This world famous magician/illusionist died on October 31, 1926 after his appendix burst, according to Newsweek.
Who is Harry Houdini?
It wasn't until the ___, when candy makers began to promote their goods for Halloween. These days, one quarter of all the candy sold in the U.S. each year is purchased for Halloween.
What is the 1950's?
The term “jack o’lantern” originates from an Irish folktale about a cheap man named “____ Jack” who made a deal with the devil.
What is "Stingy"?
The mask worn by Michael Myers in the 1970 horror movie "Halloween" originates from this famous Canadian actor who starred in a critically acclaimed space sci-fi series.
Who is William Shatner?
Before it was called trick or treating, it was believed that phantoms walked the earth on the night of Samhain, so people would dress up in costumes in an effort to repel the spirits. This was called _____
What is souling?
According to CandyStore.com's most recent top 10 worst Halloween candies lists, consumers voted ___ ____ the worst Halloween candy in the country in 2019 and 2020.
What is/are candy corn?
What is Hong Kong’s Festival of Hungry Ghosts called?
What is Yue Lan?
According to the National Retail Federation, ___% of Americans planned to celebrate Halloween in 2019, estimating almost $9 billion on candy, costumes, and decor. This percentage is lower than 75% and higher than 60%.
What is 68%?
This film was the first horror film in history to be nominated for 10 Oscar nominations including Best Picture in 1974.
What is "The Exorcist"?
The _____ is the world's longest house and is located in Lewisburg, Ohio. It is a whopping 3,564 feet long and located 80 ft underground!
What is the Haunted Cave?
A whopping 35 million pounds of of this triangle shaped candy is made every year —amounting to about 9 billion pieces.
What is/are candy corn?
This ancient Roman Goddess of fruit and trees is said to be honored on Halloween. Some believe bobbing for apples on Halloween stemmed from Roman traditions to honor this Roman Goddess.
Who is Pomona?
True or False? Halloween generates more candy sales than Valentine's Day?
What is true?