Nature
On average, how many seeds are there in a medium sized pumpkin?
500
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, what is another name for an “ugly or grotesque sprite” that's evil and mischievous, resembling a dwarf?
A goblin
What artist recorded the song "Ghostbusters"?
Ray Parker Jr.
What U.S. city is known as the Witchcraft Capital?
What are the names of the three kidnappers who abduct “Sandy Claws” in the movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas”? (100 pts for each correct answer)
Lock, Shock and Barrel
What was used before pumpkins to make jack-o’-lanterns?
The Irish, who started the tradition, first used potatoes and turnips for jack o’lanterns before finding that pumpkins were actually much easier to carve. In England, large beets were sometimes used.
What do call a man who practices witchcraft?
A warlock, the original meaning of "warlock" is "oath breaker" or "traitor". Wizard is a gender-neutral term but is often associated with male practitioners.
What's the name of the vocal group that accompanies the Coffin Bangers in the song “Monster Mash”?
The Crypt-Kicker Five, The actual band that performed the song "Monster Mash" was Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers.
Which U.S. city hosts the world's largest Halloween parade?
New York City, which puts on the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade annually
Actor Michael J. Fox plays a high schooler with a monstrous secret in what 1985 movie?
Teen Wolf
What is the deadliest spider in the world?
The Sydney funnel-web spider is considered the deadliest spider in the world due to its potent neurotoxic venom, especially from the male, which can be lethal to humans in minutes if untreated.
What is the name of the legend tied to the jack-o-lanterns?
"Stingy Jack," an Irish myth about a man who tricked the Devil multiple times. When he died, he was denied entrance to both Heaven and Hell and was condemned to wander the Earth for eternity, lighting his way with a single burning coal inside a hollowed-out turnip, which became the first jack-o'-lantern.
Who was Wes Craven’s first choice to play Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
Wes Craven's first choice to play Freddy Krueger was the British actor David Warner. However, Warner passed on the role due to scheduling conflicts, which paved the way for Robert Englund to be cast instead.
Where is Transylvania, otherwise known as home to Count Dracula, located?
Central Romania, The most famous castle associated with the legend, Bran Castle
What actor and talk show host auditioned for a role in “Poltergeist” but ended up in “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” instead?
Drew Barrymore auditioned for the role of Carol Anne in Poltergeist but was cast as Gertie in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial instead after producer Steven Spielberg was impressed with her audition.
What is the worlds largest flower?
Corpse Flower capable of reaching heights up to 9 feet. Native to rainforests of Sumatra and famous for its foul odor resembling rotting flesh. It blooms every 2-3 years and only lasts for 24-36 hours.
What classic horror movie creature’s shape was based on the Oscar statuette?
The Creature From the Black Lagoon.
Singer-songwriter Warren Zevon penned what popular Halloween song?
Werewolves of London, The song was released in 1978 on Zevon's album Excitable Boy.
Where did Halloween start? (Double points if you can name the festival)
Though opinion varies, Halloween is thought to have started around 600 AD with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain in an area that is now Ireland, the UK, and northern France.
What are the names of the three Sanderson sisters in the movie “Hocus Pocus”? (Double points if you get all names correct)
Winifred, Mary and Sarah
In 2023, Travis Gienger nabbed the Guinness World record for heaviest pumpkin. How much did it weigh?
Minnesota horticulture teacher Travis Gienger's 2,749lb (1,247kg) pumpkin beat the previous record by 47lb. (will accept answer between 2250-3000)
What was Count Dracula’s original name in the Bram Stoker classic?
Bram Stoker's original name for the Count was "Count Wampyr," a name he crossed out in his notes before changing it to "Dracula" after reading a book about the principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia. The name "Dracula" was inspired by the name of the historical figure, Vlad III, also known as Vlad the Impaler, whose father was part of the Order of the Dragon.
What is the most commercially successful horror movie of all time?
The most commercially successful horror movie of all time, by raw box office gross, is It (2017), which earned over $700 million worldwide. However, when adjusted for inflation, the 1973 film The Exorcist is the most successful, having grossed the equivalent of over $1 billion in domestic theaters alone.
What New Hampshire city holds the Guinness World Record for the most lit jack-o-lanterns on display in one place?
Keene, with a total of 30,581 in 2013. The city has broken this record multiple times through its annual Keene Pumpkin Festival.
What year did Charles M. Schulz's classic Halloween TV special, “It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” first air?
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown first aired in 1966. The Halloween special premiered on the CBS network on October 27, 1966.