Movies & TV
In this Disney movie, three witch sisters are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night.
Hocus Pocus
A female spirit in Irish folklore who heralds the death of a family member, usually by screaming, wailing, shrieking, or keening.
Banshee
This pyramid-shaped Swiss chocolate bar features honey, almond nougat, and distinctive triangular peaks.
Toblerone
What is the name of the carved lantern made of pumpkin?
Jack o' lantern
This Ministry official punishes a student by making him repeatedly write lines with a quill that carves the words into the back of his hand.
Dolores Umbridge
In Corpse Bride, what is the name of the dead woman Victor accidentally marries?
Emily
According to Greek mythology, this multi-headed serpent grew back two heads whenever one was cut off, until a hero found a way to stop it.
Hydra
This German gummy brand created by Hans Riegel in Bonn is commonly known worldwide by this name.
Haribo
Before pumpkins became popular, what root vegetable was traditionally carved into lanterns in Ireland and Scotland?
Turnips
A former test subject who manipulates minds and forces his victims to relieve traumas before killing them.
Vecna
In The Shining, what is the name of the Hotel Jack takes a job in as a winter caretaker?
The Overlook Hotel
In Scottish folklore, this water spirit often takes the form of a beautiful horse to lure unsuspecting riders into the water.
Kelpie
What chocolate bar is named after the Mars family's horse?
Snickers
What name is given to the night before All Saints’ Day, from which the word Halloween comes?
All Hallows’ Eve
Offers lonely children anything they want in exchange for a permant change in their appearance.
Beldam
In IT, what is the name of the fictional Maine town where Pennywise preys on children?
Derry
In Algonquian traditions, this being is associated with winter and described as either a beast that stalks and eats humans, or as a spirit that possesses humans, causing them to turn into cannibals.
Wendigo
Originally invented in Hamilton, Ontario, in the 1970s, this sour candy was first sold under the name Mars Men.
Sour Patch Kids
A no hands halloween game that is thought to have roots in a Roman harvest festival that honoured the goddess Pamona.
Bobbing for Apples
The film’s central monster becomes an embodiment of the grief that a widowed mother struggles to suppress while raising her troubled young son.
The Babadook
What are the names of the retired actresses who live int he pink palace, who help Coraline understand the danger she is in?
Movie: Coraline
Miss Spink and Miss Forcible!
In American folklore, a winged humanoid creature that was purportedly seen around Point Pleasant, West Virginia in the 1960s.
Mothman
This unusual Canadian chocolate bar combines a chocolate coating with a pink, Turkish delight-style centre.
Big Turk
The tradition of wearing costumes on Halloween is often linked to an ancient Celtic festival. What was it called?
Samhain
This Parisian minister hunts down a woman who rejects him, blaming her for desires he considers sinful while ordering the persecution of her entire community.
Not Very Halloweenish!
Claude Frollo