Horror movie madness
This 1978 film features a masked killer named michael myers terrorizing the town of haddonfield.
Halloween
This vegetable was originally used in europe to make lanterns before pumpkins became the halloween standard in america
a turnip
This mythical creature is often depicted as a half man, half horse and is known for its strength and wild nature, commonly found in greek mythology
a Centaur
This word is often shouted to scare someone or signal suprise, is a classic spooky saying heard around halloween
Boo!!!
According to superstition, breaking this common household item is said to bring seven years of bad luck
a mirror
In this 1980 film, jack nickolsons character goes mad while isolated in a haunted hotel during the winter.
The shining
In the 19th century, this country brought halloween traditions, such as costumes and trick or treating to north america
Ireland
This creature known for its ability to transform into a wolf, is often associated with full moons and folklore from various cultures
a werewolf
This alliterative phrase refers to a large, bubbiling pot used by witches to brew their potions
a "Witches Cauldron"
in many cultures, its considered bad luck if this black animal crosses your path
a cat
This horror movie from 1984 features a killer who attacks his victims in their dreams, famously played by Robert Englund
A nightmare on elm street
In medival europe, this name was given to the evening before all saints day which eventually became known as halloween.
all hallows eve
This nocturnal creature is often depicted as a harbinger of death and is associated with witches and dark magic folklore
a black cat
This eerie sounding word describes a ghostly figure that is visible but lacks physical substance
an apparition
carrying this item is believed to bring good luck and protection, often associated with the phrase "knock on wood"
a four leaf clover
This 1996 slasher film, directed by wes craven, revilated the horror genre and introduced the mask killer called ghostface
Scream
this traditional halloween practise involves children going door to door asking for sweets and is believed to have roots in the ancient practise of "mumming"
trick or treating
This ghostly woman from latin american folklore is said to roam near bodies of water, weeping for her lost children
la Llorona
This spooky term describes a spell or curse that is cast with harmful intent
a hex
This number is considered unlucky in western cultures, and many buildings skip this floor number entirely
13
In this 1973 horror classic, a young girl named regan is possessed by a demonic force, leading to one of the most famous exorcism scenes in film history
The Exorcist
this type of protective wear worn during halloween festivities, was once believed to ward off evil spirits and ensure good luck in the coming year
a costume
In eastern european folklore, this vampire like creature rises from the grave to drink the blood of the living, inspiring countless legends and horror stories
a Strigoi
This term refers to an intense fear of ghosts or supernatural beings, often associated with haunted places
a phasmophobia
According to superstition, if you hear this phrase said about you, it is believed that you will die soon
"your name is mentioned in the other world"