History
In Ireland and Scotland, people historically carved scary faces into these vegetables, placing them in windows and/or near doors to frighten away Stingy Jack and other wandering evil spirits, creating the first jack-o-lanterns...
Turnips
You can read all about Edward Cullen's 'skin of a killer' in this YA book series turned cringey movie tetralogy...
Twilight
"They are real!?"...this Halloween candy is ranked #1 among 'adults'...
M&Ms
This bat-biting Brit released a song about turning into a werewolf called Bark at the Moon in 1983...fitting for Halloween...
Ozzy Osbourne
Main character Laurie Strode from the 1978 horror hit "Halloween" is better known by this 3 name moniker...
Jamie Lee Curtis
All Saints' Day falls on this day each year...
November 1st
The 1818 classic book "Frankenstein" was penned by this author...
Mary Shelley
This famous magician tragically perished on October 31st...
Harry Houdini
This '80s new wave band sang 'I Want Candy'...a perfect motivational song for any trick-or-treater, young and old alike...
Bow Wow Wow
"Hocus Pocus" is on record for being one of this actress's favorite movie roles of all time...
Bette Midler
This state's motto may translate to "We dare defend our rights", but be sure not exercise the right to dress up for Halloween without considering the law that indicates you could be arrested or fined if you dress up as a priest, rabbi, pastor, or any other member of the clergy of any religion...
Alabama
Not only did his parents perish on Halloween night when he was a baby, October 31st seems to haunt this titular character as he and his comrades are attacked by a giant 'Troll - in the dungeons!' during their first Halloween Feast at their new school...'thought you ought to know'...
Harry Potter
Pumpkins & Hot Dogs
This rock band released the haunting song 'Don't Fear the Reaper', quickly becoming an iconic hit of 1976 characterized by its dark lyrics exploring the topics of mortality and the inevitability of death, encouraging listeners to embrace life fearlessly...and yes, of course, we need more cowbell!...
Blue Oyster Cult
This chilling flick tops Rotten Tomatoes' list of Scariest Horror Movies Ever...
The Exorcist
This First Lady decorated the White House for Halloween for the first time in US history on October 30, 1958...
Mamie Eisenhower
Washington Irving gave us this Halloween classic in 1820...don't lose your head, as it was adapted to film in 1999 starring Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci...
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
This former Hollywood 'bad boy' turned philanthropist and serious actor, is most known for his role avenging those done wrong across the Multiverse. As his superhero character is easily one of the most popular Halloween costumes of all time, it suits him that his birthday also falls on October 31st...
Robert Downey Jr.
Do you hear that?!...Something evil's lurking in the dark...Oh, it's just this 1984 haunted hit song that returned to the charts on Billboard's "Hot 100" in October of 2021...
Thriller
Steven Spielberg incorporated these two fears from his own childhood in the 1982 movie "Poltergeist"...
Clown Dolls & Spooky Trees
This country is known for medieval towns, mountainous borders, and castles like Bran Castle, a Gothic fortress associated with the legend of Dracula...
Romania
The familiar line "Double, Double, Toil and Trouble" often recited by witches and warlocks this time of year actually comes from this famous Shakespearian tragedy...
Macbeth
This city hosts the world's largest Halloween parade...
New York City
A Halloween favorite for theater enthusiasts, this famous musical features an overture composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber...sing my angel of music!
The Phantom of the Opera
In the cult classic "Halloween", Michael Myers boldly went where no man has gone before by donning this fictional character's mask...
Captain Kirk