Halloween
In medieval Europe, independent, unmarried, and eccentric women were frequently accused of witchcraft, making the modern witch an enduring symbol of doing things outside traditional social norms.
What is a Witch?
This beauty influencer became the subject of a viral meme—dubbed "Flashback Mary"—after an old photo resurfaced showing him wearing way too much translucent setting powder under flash photography.
Who is James Charles?
She famously played Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, becoming an iconic queen of spooky pop culture.
Who is Cassandra Peterson?
Directed by John Landis, this 14-minute 1983 horror music video features a spoken-word voiceover by horror icon Vincent Price and a famous dance routine performed by zombies in red leather.
What is Thriller by Michael Jackson?
This 2009 cult-classic horror movie stars Megan Fox as a possessed high school cheerleader who targets her male classmates while her best friend Needy tries to stop her.
Derived from the ancient Celtic festival that inspired the holiday, this is the official medical name for an extreme or irrational fear of Halloween
What is Samhainophobia?
Known as the "Mother of Drag," this icon is widely credited with bringing drag out of the underground nightlife scene and into mainstream global pop culture.
Who is RuPaul?
Written by bisexual author Bram Stoker and famously played by Gary Oldman and Béla Lugosi, this bloodthirsty vampire count is considered horror's original queer-coded monster.
Who is Count Dracula?
Performed by China Anne McClain for A.N.T.M. Farm, this 2011 bop became a Halloween classic for its high-energy beat and chorus shouting to "hear 'em calling.
What is Calling All the Monsters?
Set on Skid Row, this musical follows a nerdy florist named Seymour who raises a flesh-eating plant named Audrey II.
What is Little Shop of Horrors?
Hosting hundreds of thousands of people in costume every October 31st, the West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval is world-famous for being the largest outdoor Halloween party led primarily by this community.
Named after a 2000s rapper, this fictional "institution" became a viral Stan Twitter meme where fans joke about sending pop stars who drop a flop song or album.
What is the Khia Asylum?
Played by Regina Hall, this fan-favorite movie theater nuisance famously gets yelled at during a screening of Shakespeare in Love before becoming one of horror comedy's most quoted legends.
Who is Brenda Meeks?
Released in 2009, this Latin pop smash by Shakira features iconic music video choreography in a golden cage and howls celebrating the night.
What is She Wolf?
This 1975 cult classic musical features Dr. Frank-N-Furter welcoming stranded travelers to a transvestite convention in Transylvania.
What is the Rocky Picture Horror Show?
During the 1970s feminist and lesbian rights movements, this specific color—often associated with Halloween and magic—was embraced as a symbol of queer pride and empowerment.
What is Lavender?
Originating from a bizarrely formatted viral tweet referencing Nicki Minaj, this fictional fast-food chain became a massive running joke across pop culture internet spaces.
What is Onika Burgers?
Introduced in Seed of Chucky, this child of slasher dolls Chucky and Tiffany made slasher history as one of cinema’s earliest openly non-binary characters.
Who is Glen/Glenda?
Featuring an iconic, star-making verse from Nicki Minaj alongside Kanye West, Jay-Z, and Rick Ross, this dark 2010 track is named after spooky creatures.
What is Monster?
This Broadway musical based on a Tim Burton film centers around a teenager named Lydia and a chaotic "bio-exorcist" ghost.
What is Beetlejuice?
In the mid-20th century, strict municipal laws enforced "three-article-of-clothing" gender rules, making Halloween historically one of the few nights of the year where queer people and drag queens could dress authentically in public without immediate police interference.
What are the Cross-Dressing Laws?
Famous for her chaotic, unhinged, and vocabulary-rich Twitter rants, this "212" rapper's social media feuds are legendary internet lore.
Played by Sissy Spacek in 1976, this telekinetic high schooler's story of isolation, fear of her own body, and explosive revenge at prom is widely celebrated as a classic queer allegory
Who is Carrie White?
Performed by Tim Curry in full corsets and fishnets, this legendary 1975 Rocky Horror Picture Show anthem famously introduces Dr. Frank-N-Furter as a scientist from Transexual, Transylvania.
In this iconic 1996 horror franchise opening, Drew Barrymore's character is asked the chilling question, "What's your favorite scary movie?" right before being stalked by Ghostface
What is Scream?