Halloween Monsters & Mythology
This infamous ghost ship, said to be cursed, is rumored to sail the oceans eternally, never reaching port.
What is the Flying Dutchman?
In Ireland and Scotland, these were originally carved from turnips and used to ward off evil spirits, before the tradition switched to pumpkins in America.
What are jack-o'-lanterns?
This 1970s classic slasher film features the character of Michael Myers and is considered one of the earliest examples of the "slasher genre."
What is Halloween?
This 1992 horror novel by Stephen King is set in the town of Derry, Maine, where a shape-shifting entity emerges every 27 years to terrorize children.
What is It?
The legend of this creature, which is said to roam the forests of the Pacific Northwest, has inspired countless sightings but no definitive proof.
What is Bigfoot?
This ritual, now a Halloween tradition, originated in 19th-century America and involved using apples to predict one's romantic future.
What is apple bobbing?
This dark and elegant matriarch is known for her deadpan humor and deep affection for her husband, in the 1991 film The Addams Family.
Who is Morticia Addams?
This 1959 novel by Shirley Jackson, which examines the dark side of human nature and the isolation of a small town, became a classic of horror literature.
What is The Haunting of Hill House?
This creature, who is said to turn into a werewolf under a full moon, is also known for its ability to transform into other animals and often appears in European folklore.
What is a skinwalker?
In Mexico, this holiday takes place right after Halloween, honoring deceased loved ones with altars, food, and marigolds.
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
In this 1990s TV show, a group of children use a haunted amusement park to fight supernatural forces and save their town.
What is Are You Afraid of the Dark?
This novel, written by Richard Matheson in 1954, tells the story of a man who is the last human on Earth after a plague turns everyone else into vampires.
What is I Am Legend?
This English monarch, known for her violent reign, was believed to have tortured and executed numerous women for practicing witchcraft.
Who is Queen Mary I (or "Bloody Mary")?
This "lucky" symbol is often associated with Halloween, especially as part of Celtic traditions, but in other cultures, it is considered a bad omen.
What is a black cat?
In Hocus Pocus, the three Sanderson sisters are brought back to life in this U.S. city, known for its Halloween vibe.
What is Salem, Massachusetts?
In this 1960s horror novel by William Peter Blatty, a young girl is possessed by a demonic entity, leading to a battle between good and evil.
What is The Exorcist?
These mythological creatures from Greek and Roman mythology, often depicted with serpents for hair, are capable of turning people to stone with their gaze.
What is a Medusa (or Gorgon)?
In folklore, the appearance of this insect in your home is said to be a sign of impending death or bad luck.
What is a spider?
This Tim Burton film features a town called Halloween Town and a character who is known as the "Pumpkin King."
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
This gothic novel, published in 1843, features the eerie tale of a man named Roderick Usher and his crumbling mansion, where he is haunted by his family’s tragic past.
What is The Fall of the House of Usher?