Movies
This 1978 slasher film features Michael Myers stalking Laurie Strode on a night of trick-or-treating.
Halloween
This friendly ghost is known for his cheerful personality and is often seen floating around in children's cartoons.
Casper
First introduced in 1941, these colorful, candy-coated chocolates come in regular and peanut varieties and are a Halloween staple.
M&Ms
This series of hearings and prosecutions took place in colonial Massachusetts, leading to the execution of 20 people and the imprisonment of many others, largely fueled by fear and superstition.
Salem Witch Trials
This Halloween classic by Bobby "Boris" Pickett features a monster dance party.
Monster Mash
This 1980 horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick takes place at the haunted Overlook Hotel and features the infamous line, "Here's Johnny!"
The Shining
Known as "The King of Halloween," this character is a skeletal figure from Tim Burton's movie who attempts to bring Christmas to Halloween Town.
Jack Skellington
Originally called "Chicken Feed," this candy is known for its tri-color design and often associated with Halloween.
Candy Corn
This Christian holiday, celebrated on November 1st, is tied to the origins of Halloween, which was originally known as "All Hallows' Eve."
All Saint's Day
Michael Jackson’s hit song features a legendary music video filled with dancing zombies.
Thriller
This 1999 Tim Burton film stars Johnny Depp as Ichabod Crane investigating the legend of a headless horseman.
Sleepy Hollow
This quirky character from The Addams Family is known for his sunglasses, hair covering his entire body, and communication in a series of muffled sounds.
Cousin It
This chocolate-covered caramel, peanut, nougat candy bar is named after a famous baseball player.
Baby Ruth
Known as the quintessential colors of Halloween, one represents the harvest and abundance, while the other signifies death and the supernatural.
Orange & Black
This song by Ray Parker Jr. was the theme for a popular 1984 supernatural comedy film, which features a team of parapsychologists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City.
Ghostbusters
n this 2002 horror movie, a mysterious videotape leads to terrifying consequences for those who watch it, especially near Halloween.
The Ring
This character from a famous horror movie series is known for his striped sweater, clawed glove, and haunting children's dreams.
Freddy Krueger
This tangy, powder-filled candy comes in small straws and was first introduced in the 1950s.
Pixy Stix
The tradition of carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns originated from a similar practice using this vegetable in Ireland.
Turnip
This catchy Halloween song, memorable for its alliteration of the 19th letter of the alphabet, features a playful tune and lyrics about dancing skeletons.
Spooky Scary Skeletons
In this 2007 animated movie, three kids discover their neighbor's house is actually a living, breathing monster.
Monster House
This terrifying creature returns every 23 years to feast on human body parts and is known for its signature truck and haunting song.
The Creeper
This classic candy is often reported as the most popular Halloween candy in the United States.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Halloween evolved from this ancient Celtic festival, which marked the end of the harvest season.
Samhain
This 1978 hit by Warren Zevon features a catchy chorus and tells the story of a man who encounters a supernatural creature roaming the streets of London.
Werewolves of London