Spooky Movies
This 1978 film directed by John Carpenter features the iconic killer, Michael Myers.
"Halloween"
This orange vegetable is commonly carved into spooky faces on Halloween.
Pumpkin
This eight-legged arachnid is a common symbol of Halloween.
Spider
Children go door-to-door saying this phrase to receive candy.
Trick or Treat
Children go door-to-door saying this phrase to receive candy.
Trick or Treat
In this Tim Burton film, the main character visits a town called Halloween Town.
"The Nightmare Before Christmas"
In Ireland, Halloween originated from this ancient festival.
Samhain
This mythical beast is a hybrid of a lion and an eagle.
Griffin
This is the term for the fear of Halloween.
Samhainophobia
In this classic novel, a scientist named Dr. Jekyll transforms into a monstrous alter ego.
"Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"
This movie tells the story of a cursed videotape that kills the viewer seven days after watching it.
"The Ring"
This traditional game involves blindfolding a participant and having them try to bite an apple suspended on a string.
Bobbing for Apples
This folklore creature is a female spirit in Scottish mythology, usually seen as an omen of death.
Banshee
The original purpose of wearing costumes on Halloween was to ________.
Scare away evil spirits
This horror novel features a clown named Pennywise as the antagonist.
"It" by Stephen King
This film features a hotel that turns into an eerie haunted house on the night of Halloween.
"The Tower of Terror"
Halloween is celebrated on this date every year.
October 31st
This folklore creature can transform from human to wolf.
Werewolf
This fruit was originally used in the first Jack-o'-lanterns.
Turnip
This author created the iconic vampire, Count Dracula.
Bram Stoker
In this movie, a young girl gets lost in a strange, dream-like world filled with peculiar characters.
"Alice in Wonderland"
In Mexico, this multi-day celebration honors deceased loved ones.
Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos)
In Arabic folklore, this creature is a type of evil spirit or demon.
Djinn
In some cultures, people leave out food and drink to appease these spirits on Halloween.
Wandering souls/ghosts
In this novel, a young girl named Carrie discovers she has telekinetic powers.
"Carrie" by Stephen King