Classic Horror Films
Famous Monsters
Creepy Creatures
Halloween History
Halloween Around the World
100
This 1973 film features a young girl possessed by a demonic entity.
What is The Exorcist?
100
This creature is known for its thirst for blood and can be killed by a wooden stake through the heart.
What is a vampire?
100
This small, hairy creature is often said to inhabit forests and can be very mischievous.
What is a gremlin?
100
This activity, associated with Halloween, began as a way for children to collect food and money for the poor.
What is trick-or-treating?
100
In Mexico, this holiday honors deceased loved ones and is celebrated with altars and sugar skulls.
What is Día de los Muertos?
200
Directed by John Carpenter, this film introduced the world to Michael Myers.
What is Halloween?
200
This creature, often depicted as a reanimated corpse, is a staple of horror films.
What is a zombie?
200
This large, predatory bird is often associated with death and the supernatural.
What is a raven?
200
How did early New Englanders protect their homes from evil spirits?
a. Hiding shoes in their walls.
b. Hanging a cross in their home.
c. Painting their front doors with goat blood.
d. Getting a dog.
a. Hiding shoes in their walls
200
In this country, children dress up and sing songs to receive treats on Halloween.
a. Scotland
b. England
c. Ireland
d. Belgium
a. Scotland
300
In this 1991 film, a young girl befriends a vampire named Jerry.
What is Fright Night?
300
This large, hairy monster is said to roam the forests of North America.
What is Bigfoot?
300
This creature, often depicted with eight legs, is known for spinning webs.
What is a spider?
300
What vegetable was once thought to have supernatural powers on Halloween?
a. Onion
b. Cabbage
c. Corn
d. Apple
b. Cabbage.
300
This European country has a tradition of dressing up as saints and going door-to-door for candy.
a. Germany
b. England
c. Ireland
d. Belgium
d. Belgium
400
This 1931 film is often credited with launching the Universal Monsters franchise, featuring Boris Karloff.
What is Frankenstein?
400
Known for his green skin and flat head, this character was created by Mary Shelley.
Who is Frankenstein's monster?
400
Known for their blood-sucking tendencies, these insects are often feared.
What are mosquitoes?
400
In which country did the tradition of carving pumpkins originate?
a. Germany
b. England
c. Ireland
d. Belgium
c. Ireland
400
Which phobia means "a fear of Halloween"?
a) Samhainophobia
b) Espectrofobia
c) Coulrophobia
a) Samhainophobia
500
This psychological horror film from 1980 features Jack Nicholson as a man descending into madness at an isolated hotel.
What is The Shining?
500
This Egyptian curse is said to bring misfortune to those who disturb a pharaoh's tomb.
What is a mummy's curse?
500
This underwater creature is said to lure sailors to their doom with their enchanting songs.
What is a siren?
500
This author wrote "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Raven."
Who is Edgar Allan Poe?
500
Are pumpkins fruits or vegetables?
Fruits
