Monsters & Myths
The classic weakness of vampires, besides a stake through the heart, as well as a common cooking spice.
What is garlic?
The 1978 film where Michael Myers returns to his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, to stalk Laurie Strode.
What is Halloween?
The original turnip or beet version of a jack-o'-lantern was based on the myth of this selfish, drunken man.
Who is Jack?
The most common phrase used to describe a group of crows.
What is a murder?
The group that sings the famous 1962 song Monster Mash.
Who is Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers?
This creature, whose name comes from the German for "noisy ghost," often moves objects or makes loud noises.What is a poltergeist?
What is a poltergeist?
Bela Lugosi played this famous Transylvanian count in the 1931 Universal horror classic.
Who is Dracula?
Modern Halloween traditions trace their roots back to this ancient Celtic harvest festival, celebrated in Ireland and Scotland.
What is Samhain?
Only three species of these flying mammals actually consume blood (hematophagy).
What are bats? (or vampire bats)?
This pop star released the groundbreaking 1983 music video for Thriller, featuring a spooky dance sequence.
Who is Michael Jackson?
In ancient Greek mythology, this three-headed dog guarded the entrance to the Underworld.
What is Cerberus?
The iconic shower scene is the most famous moment from this 1960 Alfred Hitchcock film about the Bates Motel.
What is Psycho?
This Christian holiday, celebrated on November 1st, was created to honor saints and martyrs, and gave us the name "All Hallows' Eve."
What is All Saints' Day?
This arachnid has eight legs and can spin elaborate webs to catch its prey.
What is a spider?
This 1984 film theme song included the memorable line: "If there's something strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call?"
What is Ghostbusters?
The name for a person who transforms often involuntarily under a full moon.
What is a werewolf?
This 1984 film features the supernatural killer Freddy Krueger, who preys on victims in their dreams on Elm Street.
What is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
The custom of "trick-or-treating" originated from European customs like "souling" and this other practice of offering food for good luck or protection.
What is mumming?
This is the collective name for a group of owls.
What is a parliament?
This musician wrote and sang the 1993 song "This Is Halloween" for the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Who is Danny Elfman?
This mythical, vampiric creature of Hispanic American folklore is said to suck the blood of livestock, particularly goats.
What is the Chupacabra?
Released in 1973, this horror film is based on the 1971 novel by William Peter Blatty about a demonic possession in Georgetown.
What is The Exorcist?
This tradition, which involved people believing they could see their future spouse, was a popular Victorian-era Halloween custom.
What is bobbing for apples? (or apple bobbing)
The only venomous lizard native to the United States and Mexico, known for its slow, deliberate movements and black-and-pink coloration.
What is a Gila monster?
The title of the 1974 rock song by Blue Öyster Cult that advises not to "fear the reaper."
What is (don’t fear) the reaper?