October 31st
In European folklore, this is a man who turns into a wolf at night and devours animals, people, or corpses but returns to human form by day
Werewolf
What country did Halloween originate in?
a) Japan b) USA c) Ireland
c) Ireland
The Shining saw Jack Nicholson star in one of his most iconic roles, but who wrote the novel (of the same name) on which the film was based?
Stephen King
Why do people wear costumes on Halloween?
To disguise themselves from evil spirits.
What are the two main colors associated with Halloween?
Black & orange
What do call a man who practices witchcraft?
A warlock, a witcher
What is the title of the 1984 movie about a group of scientists who hunt ghosts in New York City?
Ghostbusters.
Is Pumpkin a vegetable or fruit?
Fruit
In which Stephen King movie does a killer clown terrorize children?
It
After Knocking at the door on Halloween night what do you say?
Trick or treat
This Addams family member has long hair and doesn't speak.
Cousin It
What is the only mammal that can fly?
A bat
This Halloween character resides in Transylvania
Dracula
Breaking what object is said to bring seven years of bad luck?
a mirror
Halloween is believed to have originated from which ancient Celtic festival?
Samhain.
They are usually portrayed as strong but robotic beings with rotting flesh.
A) Monstro B) Zombie C) Banshee
B) Zombie
Seeds
Halloween is the second largest commercial holiday in the U.S. after Christmas. How much do Americans spend on Halloween each year?
a) $200 million b) $1 billion c) $10 billion
c) About $10.6 billion
In which animated movie do we follow the adventures of Jack Skellington in Halloween Town?
The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Haunted house
This is an apparition of a dead person which is believed to appear or become manifest to the living, typically as a nebulous image.
Ghost
Jack o' Lanterns originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out ________ to keep away spirits and ghosts on the Samhain holiday.
a. Pumpkins
b. Turnips
c. Cantaloupe
b) Turnips
What is a group of witches called?
A coven
This Halloween character has long sharp metal claws and visits kids in their sleep
Freddy Kreuger
The Addams Family
This is a dead human or an animal whose body does not decay further if kept in cool and dry conditions. Usually shown in Egypt.
Mummy
Which sea monster was feared by sailors and is often depicted as a giant octopus or squid?
The Kraken.
Which film is the iconic line, "I see dead people" from?
The Sixth Sense
What is the name of the man-made creature brought to life by a scientist in a famous novel by Mary Shelley?
Frankenstein's monster.