Movies
This family-friendly Halloween feature film (with a recent sequel) was initially called Halloween House—and it was more horror than comedy?
What is Hocus Pocus?
Allowing people to “taste the rainbow,” this is the most popular Halloween candy in America.
What are Skittles?
This hit Michael Jackson song, often played around Halloween, was actually originally called “Starlight.”
What is “Thriller?”
Celebrated the day after Halloween, this Mexican holiday Prayer serves as a remembrance of friends and family members who have died.
What is the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)?
The most commercially successful horror movie of all time is adapted from this 1986 Stephen King novel.
What is It?
This chocolate-flavored taffy candy was originally given to US soldiers fighting in the Korean War.
What are Tootsie Rolls?
This main character from “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” actually hails from Staten Island, NY.
Who is Ichabod Crane?
This term originates from an Irish folktale about a cheap man named "Stingy Jack" who made a deal with the devil.
What is a jack o’lantern?
This classic Alfred Hitchcock horror film was the first to depict a toilet on screen.
What is Psycho?
It is illegal to dress up in this costume in Alabama due to a state law against “fraudulently pretending to be a member of the clergy.”
What is a nun or a priest?
In 1962, Bobby Pickett sang the original version of this hit Halloween song.
What is "Monster Mash"?
This magician, famous for pulling off impossible escapes, died on Halloween.
Who is Harry Houdini?
This horror film franchise grossed over $400 million dollars in total and consists of 7 films and a video game.
What is Paranormal Activity?
This candy was originally known as chicken feed.
What is candy corn?
The phrase “double, double, toil, and trouble” comes from this Shakespeare play.
What is Macbeth?
Count Dracula of Transylvania would be considered a citizen of this European country.
What is Romania?
This particular serial killer (from Plainfield, Wisconsin) inspired the movies Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Psycho and Silence of the Lambs.
Who is Ed Gein?
According to the National Retail Federation, this is the most popular costume choice for pets.
What is a pumpkin?
This female author penned Frankenstein when she was only 21.
Who is Mary Shelley?
Until the Scottish abbreviated it at the end of the 1700s, Halloween was originally known by this title.
What is All Hallows’ Eve?