Classic Monsters
What creature transforms during a full moon?
Werewolf
What is the name of the masked killer in Halloween?
Michael Myers
Halloween originated from which ancient Celtic festival?
Samhain
What candy slogan is “Taste the Rainbow”?
Skittles
What is a group of witches called?
A coven
Count Dracula is based on a real historical figure — who?
Vlad the Impaler
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, who is the Pumpkin King?
Jack Skellington
What does the word “Halloween” mean?
“All Hallows’ Eve”
Which candy bar was named after a horse?
Snickers
What was the name of the school in Harry Potter?
Hogwarts
Frankenstein’s monster was created by which author?
Mary Shelley
Which 1984 movie features a killer who attacks people in their dreams?
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Which country is credited with starting Halloween traditions?
Ireland
What’s the most popular Halloween candy in the U.S.?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
In The Wizard of Oz, what color were the Wicked Witch’s shoes in the original book?
Silver
What green monster lives in a swamp and loves solitude?
Shrek or The creature from the Black Lagoon
What 2017 film by Jordan Peele mixes horror with social commentary?
Get Out
When did trick-or-treating become popular in the U.S.?
1930s–1940s
What candy was originally called “Chicken Feed”?
Candy Corn
Which 1692 event inspired The Crucible?
Salem Witch Trials
What invisible character starred in the 1933 horror film of the same name?
The Invisible Man
Which 1973 movie is often called the scariest film ever made?
The Exorcist
What vegetable was originally carved instead of pumpkins?
Turnips
What year did Hershey’s introduce the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup?
1928
What is the name of the magical book in Hocus Pocus?
Book (or Winifred’s Spellbook)