Famous Monsters
Halloween History
Zombie Pop Culture
Harry Potter
Halloween Around the World
100
You would need a silver bullet to kill this creature who comes alive during a full moon
What is a werewolf?
100
The two colors associated with Halloween, symbolize the harvest and the darkness of winter, respectively. These two colors reflect the holiday's origins in the Celtic festival and its connection to the changing seasons
What is orange and black?
100
This is commonly the organ that zombies will want to eat
What is a brain?
100
This is the train platform that one would catch for the Hogwarts Express
What is Platform 9 3/4?
100
The Day of the Dead overlaps with Halloween most commonly in this country, with colorful altars, sugar skulls, and parades honoring ancestors
What is Mexico?
200
Wrapped undead beings from ancient Egypt, cursed to walk again
What is a mummy?
200
Halloween had its origins in the festival of Samhain among the Celts of ancient Britain and this country
What is Ireland?
200
Zombies in this television series are often referred to as "walkers"
What is The Walking Dead?
200
This is the birth name of Lord Voldemort
Who is Tom Riddle, or Tom Marvolo Riddle?
200
This Portuguese-speaking country traditionally celebrated Saci Day on October 31st, honoring a mischievous folklore character. However, urban areas increasingly adopt American Halloween traditions, creating tension between cultural preservation and globalization
What is Brazil?
300
A creature stitched together from corpses and brought to life by science
Who is Frankenstein, or Frankenstein's monster?
300
Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of this season
What is Winter?
300
In the film I Am Legend, Will Smith's character's dog is immune from the airborne zombie infection. This is the breed of the dog
What is a German shepherd?
300
This is the name of Hagrid's three-headed dog, seen in the first film The Sorcerer's Stone
Who is Fluffy?
300
This Asian country embraces Halloween through themed cafes, elaborate Halloween parties, and K-pop inspired costumes
What is South Korea?
400
This character has appeared in over 200 films, with the first depiction being in the silent film "Nosferatu"
Who is Dracula?
400
This popular Halloween activity may have roots in ancient practices where people would go door-to-door asking for food in exchange for prayers for the dead
What is trick-or-treating?
400
In 2013, Brad Pitt stared in this zombie film about a former UN employee who is called upon to investigate a mysterious infection turning humanity into mindless beings
What is World War Z?
400
This is the book/movie where Snape finally became Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts
What is the Half-Blood Prince?
400
This northern country celebrates Halloween extensively, with regions adding unique elements like La Toussaint influences. Halloween features longer trick-or-treating hours due to early sunset, and many communities host Halloween parades rivaling American celebrations
What is Canada?
500
Name this character
500
In the 8th century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1st as All Saints' Day, a time to honor saints. The evening before became known as this "Eve" name for October 31st, which morphed into the name "Halloween"
What is All Hallows Eve?
500
Name this celebrity
500
This magical creature is known for guarding Gringott's Bank
What is a dragon, aka a Ukrainian Ironbelly
500
This country's Halloween features unique adaptations like spring weather celebrations (October is springtime in the Southern Hemisphere) and bush-themed costumes incorporating local wildlife and Aboriginal cultural elements
What is Australia?