Goblins, Ghouls, and Gargoyles
Who is the author of the 1897 gothic horror novel Dracula, which popularized the modern vampire archetype in Western pop culture?
Bram Stoker
What is the term associated with a spirit often depicted as a witch’s animal companion?
A familiar
Which candy bar, introduced in 1930, was named after the Mars family‘s horse?
Snickers
This notorious 19th-century killer was never conclusively identified, despite a series of murders in Whitechapel
Who is Jack the Ripper
What is the fear of spiders called?
Arachnophobia
Before pumpkins became the standard, what did people in Ireland and Scotland carve creepy faces into to ward off evil spirits?
Turnips
In Irish folklore, which supernatural spirit is known for wailing to foretell an impending death?
The Banshee
In Hocus Pocus, what are the first names of the three Sanderson sisters?
Winifred, Sarah, and Mary
What popular Halloween candy was originally marketed as “Chicken Feed” when it was introduced in the 1880s?
Candy Corn
What ancient Celtic festival marked the transition into winter and was believed to be a time when the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred?
Samhain
This phobia gets its name from the Greek word nekro, meaning corpse. What is the fear of dead bodies called?
Necrophobia
Despite commonly being treated as a vegetable in cooking, botanically speaking, what is a pumpkin?
A berry
What mischievous household spirit in English folklore, is often known for helping with chores in exchange for small gifts?
A brownie
What is the name of the witch in Harry Potter, who is a Metamorphmagus (meaning she can change her appearance at will)?
Nymphadora Tonks
What type of confection is traditionally made by whipping sugar, corn syrup, and egg whites into a light, fluffy, candy often used in Halloween treats?
Nougat
Who was the notorious American serial killer who built a “Murder Castle” in Chicago, complete with trap doors and gas chambers ahead of the 1893 World’s Fair?
H. H. Holmes
What part of the human brain is primarily responsible for processing fear and triggering the fight-or-flight response?
The amygdala
Which US state produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois
What was the original practical purpose of gargoyles on medieval Gothic cathedrals, beyond their frightening appearance?
To direct rainwater away from the walls through projecting water spouts, helping to prevent erosion
In Slavic folklore, what is the name of the fearsome witch who lives in a hut that stands on chicken legs?
Baba Yaga
According to Instacart, what are the top3 most popular Halloween candies in the US?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Sour Patch Kids, and Peanut M&Ms
During the 19th century, these nocturnal grave robbers dug up fresh corpses to sell to medical schools for anatomical dissection.
What are ressurectionists?
What is the fear of ghosts called?
Phasmophobia
How many different types of pumpkins are there?
45
In Romanian folklore, what term refers to a restless spirit that rises from the grave and is often associated with vampiric behavior?
A strigoi
Who was the very first person executed by hanging during the notorious Salem Witch Trials, meeting their fate on Gallows Hill on June 10th, 1692?
Bridget Bishop
What are the first 2 ingredients in Original Skittles? (bonus 100pts; How many calories are in a fun size package of Skittles?)
Sugar and corn syrup.
Bonus answer: 60 calories
Sweeping through Europe in the 1300s, what illness inspired the artistic trope of Danse Macabre, depicting skeletons leading people to the grave?
The Black Death (or Bubonic Plague)
In Ancient Greek mythology, the words for two of the most recognizable forms of fear come from the names of the twin sons of Ares. What are their names?
Phobos and Deimos
According to the classic Irish legend of Stingy Jack, what exact item did the devil throw at Jack as he was cast out, which Jack then placed inside his carved root lantern to light his eternal way?
A burning ember from hell