Famous Films
What colours are Freddy Krueger’s shirt in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
Red and Green
This memorable song by Screamin' Jay Hawkins has appeared in television and films. From the title, what did he put on you?
A spell
Which animal has a terrible reputation as harbingers of evil or bad luck?
Black cats
What is another name for the day after Halloween, Nov. 1?
All Saints Day
Who wrote the novel, Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley
Which horror movie earned the most at the box office?
It
When was “Monster Mash” first recorded?
1962
What object was used to guide spirits through limbo? (Originating in Ireland.)
Jack-O-Lanterns
In which decade did the term “trick-or-treat” originate in the United States?
The 1920's.
Halloween can be traced back to a Celtic holiday. What’s the name of that holiday?
Samhain
Which actor turned down the role of Max Dennison in Hocus Pocus?
Leonardo DiCaprio
Warren Zevon belted out this song about some lupine creatures appearing in London. What howling creatures did he sing about?
Werewolves
What colours are used to represent decaying fall foliage?
Black and Orange
Where in the United States can you traditionally find the biggest Halloween parade?
New York City
Where did the game of apple bobbing originate?
England
What year did Halloweentown premiere on Disney Channel?
1998
Which film soundtrack features the song, "This Is Halloween"?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
"The Devil's Night", celebrated by ancient Celts, who sometimes stoked bonfires and smashed Jack-O-Lanterns, is also known as what?
All Hallow's Eve
Before jack-o’lanterns were carved as pumpkins, what other root vegetable was commonly used?
Turnips
Who was the first first lady to decorate the White House for Halloween?
Mamie Eisenhower (In 1958.)
Which film features a climax where the protagonist is covered in pig's blood?
Carrie
If there's something strange in your neighbourhood, who ya gonna call?
Ghostbusters
Which food was traditionally offered to the Roman goddess Pamona during Samhain festivals?
Caramel/Candy Apples
How did the tradition of dressing up for Halloween start?
To protect themselves, people would dress up as demons and/or spirits to blend in.
What was Bram Stoker’s original name for Dracula?
Count Wampyr