Spooky Songs
Bobby Prickett first released this No. 1 song in 1962 along with other monster-themed tunes. And, this was no mash-up either. It was an original song written by Prickett and Lenny Capizzi.
What is Monster Mash
In the Halloween film franchise, Jamie Lee Curtis stars as Laurie Strode, who runs and fights for her life trying to escape this monstrous killer.
Who is Michael Myers
Although celebrations date back to the 1840s the first city-wide celebration of this occurred in 1921.
What is Halloween
What a trick to pull of a mile-long Halloween parade - America's largest - located in this city
What is NYC
This is ranked as America's favorite candy, beating out top contender: Snickers.
What is Reeses
Released in 1982 the creepy Vincent Price monologue and the iconic music video and catchy creepy choreography made this smash hit a full-blown spooky spectacle.
What is Thriller
Is this real, or am I dreaming, if I'm asleep, I'll be screaming. Burned flesh like melted glue. 1...2...He's coming for you.
Who is Freddy Kreuger
This president's wife was the first to decorate the White House for Halloween in 1958.
Who is Eisenhower
One trick doctors in training may use in order to learn all the bones in the body is to split the skeleton into two groups: Axial (center) bones and Appendicular (extremities). Then, hours of memorization. Foe the rest of us: we'll do well just knowing there are this many total bones.
What is 206
Once called "Chicken Feed" this popular tri-colored Halloween candy seems to be either loved or absolutely hated by most.
What is Candy Corn
Every generation knows this 1980s Ray Parker chorus by heart. The beat is bouncy, the lyrics are campy, and it never fails to get the crowd yelling, THIS at full volume. It's a Halloween playlist must-have.
What is Ghostbusters
This frightening silver screen stalker chased his prey so slowly, you wonder how he was able to rack up so many heartless murders. Seems that logic--and physics--took a back seat, so who knows--maybe he actually DID play hockey.
Who is Jason
In 1942 trick-or-treaters' bags and buckets took a hit when sugar became the first commodity rationed in support of this major conflict.
What is WW2
Want a trick for telling the future? Try this old past time fall festival activity, which was once used as a way to determine who a woman's future husband would be. Ouch! Love can really bite. Wonder what it meant if the bride to be snagged a Granny Smith?
What is bobbing for apples
Treat yourself, but maybe pace yourself. The average trick or treat bag contains 3500 to 7000 of these!
what are calories
In the Halloween staple film Nightmare Before Christmas, Skeletons, vampires, and witches all have their moment in this perfectly chaotic song. Whether you love the movie or just the mayhem, this popular track sets the tone for a delightfully eerie October
What is This Is Halloween
"Do you like scary movies?" was the opening line, whispered on an ominous phone call to Drew Barrymore's short-lived character in this famous 1996 slasher hit.
What is Scream
Stop! Collaborate and listen! This Caucasian rapper came into the world on Halloween day 1967 and was frozen at the top of the charts for weeks upon his explosive debut in the 1980s.
Who is Vanilla Ice
Want to keep evil spirts out of your house on Halloween night? Try this trick: sprinkle a little of this on your doorstep.
What is salt
In 1995, consumers were asked to vote on what color they wanted to replace the original tan M&Ms. Blue won and was introduced later that same year, replacing tan as one of this many total colors.
What is 6
This Andrew Gold beat is so catchy, it'll be stuck in your head until Thanksgiving! The 1990s song gained viral fame in 2010 after a YouTuber paired it with Disney's 1929 cartoon "The Skeleton Dance." The video has over 34 million views.
What is Spooky Scary Skeletons
In 1897, this work by author Bram Stoker became what is now considered the centerpiece of vampire fiction
What is Dracula
Eccentric firearm heiress, Sarah, who had a real knack for home additions, manically adding countless rooms and staircases that led to nowhere after her husband's death in the 1880s, had this famous last name
What is Winchester?
For his final trick, this famous magician exited with a quite lasting disappearing act on Halloween day in 1926.
Who is Houdini
This lightly cocoa flavored chewy candy, found in many trick or treat bags across the country, was created by Leo Hirschfield in 1907 and was the first mass produced individually wrapped penny candy in America.
What is tootsie roll