Tim Burton Movies
History and Lore
Edgar Allan Poe
Halloween Icons
Miscellaneous Movies
100

This 1990 film with Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder tells the story of an artificial man who moves in with a suburban family.

Edward Scissorhands

100

Halloween's origins can be traced back to this ancient people's festival, Samhain.

Celts/Celtic

100

"Quoth" this creature, "Nevermore."

The Raven

100

This masked man haunts a teen summer camp.

Jason Voorhees

100

This Halloween favorite follows three witches who are accidentally awoken by a teenager and his little sister.

Hocus Pocus

200

Say his name three times, and he will appear, causing all sorts of chaos.

Beetlejuice

200

"Halloween" is short for this holiday's name.

All Hallow's Eve

200

Edgar Allan Poe is buried in this city, whose football team is named after one of his most famous poems.

Baltimore

200

Don't fall asleep, or this fedora-wearing chap will haunt your nightmares.

Who is Freddy Krueger?

200

This classic animated television special includes Linus searching for his own mythological Halloween creature.

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

300

This 1999 film starring Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci is based on the popular Halloween short story by Washington Irving.

Sleepy Hollow

300

Wearing costumes is said to ward off these.

Evil spirits

300

In this short story, a man is driven mad with guilt over his crime, which manifests in him hearing his victim's heartbeat.

The Tell-Tale Heart

300

This mental hospital escapee is known for stalking his victims on Halloween.

Michael Myers

300

A popular Disney Halloween movie starring Debbie Reynolds as a secret witch on a mission with her granddaughter to save *this place* from evil forces.

Halloweentown

400

This musical composed by Danny Elfman includes songs about two major holidays.

The Nightmare Before Christmas

400

Jack O'Lanterns originated from this country's myths.

Ireland

400

Prince Prospero decides to host this event for his friends as they try to hide from a dangerous plague.

The Masque of the Red Death

400

This doctor's Creature roamed the countryside, seeking his creator and wreaking havoc along the way.

Frankenstein

400

One year after their untimely demise, this creature brings a rock singer back from the grave to avenge his fiancée's death.

The Crow

500

This film stars Johnny Depp as the groom, unwittingly married to Helena Bonham Carter's titular character.

Corpse Bride

500

This was the first American penny candy to be individually wrapped for sale.

Tootsie Rolls

500

Montresor leads his friend deep into the catacombs in search of this drink.

The Cask of Amontillado

500

Though not the first in modern literature, this character is the most famous vampire in pop culture.

Dracula

500

This movie includes Midnight Margaritas.

Practical Magic

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