Movies
Candy
Haunted History
Monsters
Traditions and Superstitions
100
This 1970's movie was Jamie Lee's first acting appearance and earned her the title as "Scream Queen"
What is Halloween?
100
This is the candy you would eat if you want to "taste the Rainbow".
What are Skittles?
100
The word "Halloween" is derived/shortened from a Western Christian holiday that falls the evening before All Saint's Day (Nov 1st). What was the original holiday?
What is All Hallows' Eve?
100
The 90s slasher "Scream" featured an iconic killer who wore a black and white costume/disguise. What is the name of the killer?
Who is Ghost Face?
100
This furry friend is considered bad luck if it crosses your path.
What is a black cat?
200
This 1984 horror classic was Johnny Depp's film debut.
What is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
200
This slogan states that "Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't...". What candy should you eat when you DON'T "feel like a nut"?
What are Mounds?
200
The ancient practice of covering the dead in burial shrouds led to the modern day depiction of what classic Halloween costume?
What is a (bedsheet) ghost?
200
Actor Bella Lugosi was buried in one of the capes he wore while filming his prized role, playing this monster.
Who is Dracula?
200
The superstition goes: if you spill salt, you should toss a pinch of salt over which shoulder to avoid bad luck? (Left or Right?)
What is your left shoulder?
300
Director Tim Burton is famous for spooky Claymation (stop motion) films. Which of the following is NOT a Tim Burton production?
-Corpse Bride
-The Nightmare Before Christmas
-Coraline
-Frankenweenie
What is Coraline? (LAIKA studios)
300
This character is never patient enough to find out how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop...
Who is Mr. Owl?
300
The traditional Jack-o-Lantern is carved from a pumpkin. However the origins of pumpkin carving were influenced by the Irish and Scottish tradition of carving this vegetable----- to scare away evil spirits.
What is a turnip?
300
This 1954 classic monster was played by two separate actors. One of them, Ricou Browning, was famous for his ability to hold his breath for up to 4 minutes.
Who is The Creature of the Black Lagoon?
300
The name for "supernatural" animals that are partners/ guides/assistants to witches. Animals such as cats, owls, frogs, crows, etc.
What are familiars?
400
The witches of Practical Magic suggest you plant this----- "for luck".
What is lavender?
400
This candy was created by a product engineer to help break his daughter's thumb sucking habit.
What is a Ring Pop?
400
Before 1960, movies would play on a loop with patrons coming and going as they pleased. However, the movie theatre experience was forever changed when this movie implemented a "no late admission" policy to preserve the shock factor.
What is Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho?
400
The revolutionary horror book Frankenstein was Mary Shelley's debut novel. She was 19 years old. What year was it published?
-1818
-1901
-1928
When is 1818?
400
This 'Land of Lincoln' state ranks first (by a long shot) in pumpkin production, producing over 485.1 million lbs in 2024 alone.
Where is Illinois?
500
The 1993 Disney TV original movie 'Hocus Pocus' has become a unsuspecting Halloween classic. The movie features Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, and Kathy Najimy. What are the first names of the three Sanderson sisters?
Who are Winifred, Mary, and Sarah?
500
The chocolate candies known as M&Ms were developed after the Spanish war with soldiers in mind (creating a hard coating that wouldn't melt in your hand). What does M&M stand for?
Who are Mars and Murrie? (the creators of M&M candies)
500
The 1692 Salem witch trials resulted in the execution of 19 innocent people. Who was the first person to be tried and charged with the capital crime of witchcraft?
-Goody Proctor
-Bridget Bishop
-Sarah Osborne
Who is Bridget Bishop?
500
The mask that Michael Myers wears in Halloween (1978) was a real Halloween costume of what popular sci-fi TV character?
Who is Captain Kirk (William Shatner)?
500
This dare devil magician had a lesser known hobby of disproving psychics, medium, and séances. Calling them out as a hoax. Ironically he died on Halloween in 1926.
Who is Harry Houdini?
