Pop Culture
Originally, the film Scream was going to be called the title of a franchise dedicated to poking fun at Hollywood movies.
A) When A Stranger Calls B) Scary Movie C) The Gainesville Ripper D) Halloween at Woodsboro
What is Scary Movie?
The world record for the fastest pumpkin carving is ....
A) 14.40 seconds B) 10.13 seconds C) 16.66 seconds D) 16.47 seconds E) 12.29 seconds
What is 16.47 seconds?
D) 16.47 seconds
Before Halloween’s rep as a holiday focused on spirits, ghouls, goblins, and ghosts, the holiday used to be a day where matchmaking was a popular activity in 18th century Ireland.
What is romance/love?
Before Jason Voorhees became the folklore of terror in these grounds, this serial killer went around stalking & killing the counselors at Camp Crystal Lake in the original Friday the 13th.
A) Jack B) Mrs. Voorhees C) Crazy Ralph D) Stevie Christy
Who is Mrs. Voorhees?
As far back as the 1950s is where she began her killing spree because she blamed the counselors for her son's (Jason) death.
There is a term for traditional trick-or-treating believe it or not.
A) Souling B) Oogey Boogie C) Devil's Pit D) Beggar
What is Souling?
Souling was a tradition recorded in parts of Britain, Flanders, southern Germany, and Austria in the 18th century. Considered a Christian practice, souling referred to an activity where the poor would visit the homes of the rich to ask for soul cakes. After some years, the tradition was taken by children, with the cakes replaced by sugary treats.
Several candy companies began advertising campaigns and the concept of Halloween with help from popular characters such as the Peanuts crew and Disney’s Donald Duck when sugar rationing came to an end two years following this crucial war in US history.
A) The Vietnam War B) The Korean War C) World War II D) The Cold War
What is World War 2?
At the time, these shorts portrayed the cartoon characters in Halloween-themed costumes, preparing for the holiday. This enticed children to get back into the Halloween spirit and popularize trick or treating again.
The world record for the heaviest pumpkin weighed at ....
A) 2,025.8 B) 2,624.6 C) 2,753.9 D) 2,341.1 E) 2,987.4
What is 2,624.6 pounds?
B) 2,624.6
This Halloween decoration symbolizes the ancient and agricultural roots of the holiday.
What is a scarecrow?
The scarecrow is said to represent the celebration of the autumn harvest season, as they are typically placed in large crop areas.
Farmers also use these decorations to ward off birds from consuming their crops.
This nightmare fuel razor fingered icon, Freddy Krueger, was inspired by a special person in director Wes Craven's life.
A) his school janitor B) his father C) his bully D) his therapist
C) his bully
The bully in question is also named Freddy Krueger.
This famous delicious treat was originally named Chicken Feed due to its shape and color.
What is candy corn?
First produced in 1888 by Wunderle Candy Company, this famous confectionery used to be known as Chicken Feed. Despite being a Halloween staple, the taste of the candy is considered polarizing and has been the subject of debate numerous times. Other variations of the candy are also produced such as bunny corn, reindeer corn, cupid corn, and Indian corn.
This 1980s short film has been universally recognized as one of the most important music videos of all time.
A) An American Werewolf in London B) Twilight Zone
C) Weird Science D) Thriller
What is Thriller?
Performed by & starring Michael Jackson
Directed by John Landis
The name of the world's largest haunted house, located in Canton, Ohio, made a name for itself as a premier haunted attraction.
A) Factory of Misery B) Factory of Terror C) Factory of Fright D) Factory of Nightmares
What is the Factory of Terror?
Known as the Factory of Terror, this Ohio destination has made a name for itself as a premier haunted attraction. Founded in 2002, the Factory of Terror has since attracted thousands of people from all over the world.
Holding the Guinness World Record for the largest haunted house in the world, the Factory of Terror features five separate themes that people can choose from.
This self-proclaimed Halloween capital in Massachusetts bears the unfortunate mark of the infamous witch trials that hanged 19 men & women.
What is Salem?
It is also known as Witch City for its extravagant decorations and haunted houses.
Leatherface, Norman Bates, & Buffalo Bill are all based on this real life serial killer.
A) Patrick Bateman B) Hannibal Lecter C) Jack the Ripper D) Ed Gein
Who is Ed Gein?
D) Ed Gein
In this US state it is illegal to wear a nun and priest costume for Halloween.
What is Alabama?
Once caught dressed up as these religious figures, violators may be charged a $500 fine as well as a year in prison. Passed by the legislature of Alabama in 1965, the provision considers the act as a misdemeanor that disrespects the religion and those who put their faith into it. Similarly, the law prohibits people from dressing up as any other religious figures in the state of Alabama.
In the film Halloween, the knife sound effects are made by plunging a knife into this fruit the sound production team used to replicate the grisly hack-and-slash effects.
A) Apple B) Watermelon C) Melon D) Grapefruit
What is a watermelon?
In October 21st, 2006, this city set the world record for the most number of Jack-O-Lanterns lit at once.
The total count amounted to 30,128 simultaneously lit lanterns.
A) New York B) Boston C) Chicago D) Dallas
What is Boston, Massachusetts?
B) Boston
According to an old Irish legend, the practice of carving produce for Halloween comes from this stingy man who once invited the devil for a drink.
Who is Jack?
True to his name, Jack didn’t want to pay for his drinks, which led to a series of tricking the devil. After some years, Jack passed away and had his soul left in the dark using only a carved turnip to light his way.
Carlos and Antonio went to go see this horror movie in the 1980s, where Carlos was so terrified he mistook Grandma as the possessed girl in the movie.
What is The Exorcist?
This Hershey's candy was originally intended to be made in the shape of a perfect circle. However, the caramel center’s consistency greatly hindered its form, which earned it this eventual name.
What are Milk Duds?
This filmmaker has had a lifelong fascination with monsters.
A) David Lynch B) John Carpenter C) Tim Burton D) Guillermo Del Toro
Who is Guillermo Del Toro?
The fans of this NFL team set the world record for the Largest Halloween Party in this 2010 game hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers.
A) San Francisco 49ers B) Las Vegas Raiders C) Detroit Lions D) New Orleans Saints
Who are the New Orleans Saints?
At least 17,777 fans came to the game at the Louisiana Superdome in costume. The previous record was only 508 costumed people at a nightclub in Bloomington, Indiana.
Define the meaning of Samhainophobia.
A) Fear of Maniacal Laughter B) Fear of Terror C) Fear of Death D) Fear of Halloween
What is the fear of Halloween?
For a holiday largely revolving around fear, you may or may not be surprised that a fear of Halloween itself exists. Samhainophobia roots from ancient pagan traditions that come from Celtic druids. This phobia is characterized by an intense, persistent, and abnormal fear of Halloween and anything related to the traditions.
According to the film Ed Wood, Dracula star Bela Lugosi told Ed Wood that he was offered the role of this other titular horror icon and turned it down, which the role eventually went to Boris Karloff.
A) Werewolf B) Invisible Man C) Frankenstein D) Nosferatu
Who is Frankenstein?
According to scientists, it was discovered that a full moon on Halloween will only appear once every 19 years in a phenomenon called the Metonic cycle named after this ancient Greek astronomer who first introduced it in the 5th century.
A) Meton B) Broutometon C) Meto D) Metopoulas
Who is Meton of Athens?