Horror Movies
Which 1973 horror film follows a young girl named Regan who becomes possessed?
The Exorcist
What mythical creature is said to transform during a full moon?
A werewolf
What does the word 'Halloween' come from?
All Hallows' Eve
Which candy was originally called Chicken Feed?
Candy corn
What is the name for the fear of spiders?
Arachnophobia
What is the name of the hotel in The Shining?
The Overlook Hotel
In Greek mythology, what creature had the body of a lion, the head of a human, and wings of an eagle?
Griffin (Griffon)
Which country is most associated with the origins of the modern jack-o'-lantern tradition?
Ireland
What candy was created during the Great Depression and originally sold for just five cents?
Snickers
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
Bat
In Scream, what is the name of the fictional town where the murders take place?
Woodsboro
According to legend, what creature is said to drink the blood of livestock in Puerto Rico?
Chupacabra
What vegetable was originally carved into lanterns before pumpkins became popular?
Turnips
What popular candy was originally marketed as a digestive aid?
PEZ
What is the term for a sudden feeling that you've experienced something before?
Déjà vu
Which horror movie features a videotape that causes viewers to die seven days later?
The Ring
In folklore, what is the name of the spirit that predicts someone's death by wailing?
The banshee
Which ancient Celtic festival is considered a major origin of Halloween?
Samhain
What country is credited with inventing the modern chocolate truffle?
France
Which animal is known for having three hearts?
Octopus
What is the name of the summer camp in Friday the 13th?
Camp Crystal Lake
In Japanese folklore, what supernatural creature is known for its long nose and often lives in the mountains?
Tengu
Which ancient Roman festival honoring the dead may also have influenced Halloween traditions?
Parentalia
What candy was originally created in 1893 at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago and was first called the "Horse's Head"?
Tootsie Roll
What is the name of the phenomenon where a person hears their name while falling asleep?
Hypnagogic hallucination