Halloween History
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100
What is still a common sight during Halloween today, and whose costumes were the first in the holiday's history?
Ghosts
100
Which famous Halloween movie starred Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy?
Hocus Pocus
100
In what movie, if you watch a certain video you'll die in seven days?
Bonus points: if you remember the name of the girl in the video...
The Ring
The girl's name is Samara
100
What superhero is considered the most popular costume for male children and adults?
Spider-Man or Batman
100
Which horror film made the song "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" terrifying?
Insidious
200
What vegetable was often carved as part of Halloween festivities before the eventual change to the pumpkin?
Turnip
Europeans originally carved scary faces into turnips, but Americans used native pumpkins
200
Which 2000 Halloween Disney movie was based on the story of the Phantom of the Opera?
Phantom of the Megaplex
200
Which well-known horror film is recognized as one of the most profitable films of all time?
Paranormal Activity
200
What costume (black robe and white mask) became iconic after the movie Scream?
Ghostface
200
Who wrote, directed (and occasionally musically produced) movies such as House of 1000 Corpses, The Lords of Salem, Halloween (2007) and The Devil's Rejects?
Rob Zombie
fun fact: he loves to cast his wife Sheri Moon in many of his movies
300
What Celtic holiday were many Halloween traditions borrowed from?
Samhain
A pagan festival rooted in ancient Celtic spiritual tradition. It’s typically celebrated from October 31 to November 1 to mark the harvest and welcome “the dark half of the year.”
300
In this 2003 That's so Raven halloween episode, Raven and Chelsea play around with an old dark magic book when they get turned into what?
A cow
300
What movie trilogy is considered "cursed" as several young or prominent cast members died within a few years of the movies coming out (including the actress who played the main character)?
Poltergeist
Amongst the cast who died: Dominique Dunne (older sister) was strangled by her ex-boyfriend; Heather O'Rourke (little girl-main character) died of sepsis; Julian Beck (reverend) died of stomach cancer; and Will Sampson (shaman) died of complications from a heart/lung transplant
300
In the 2000s, this pop star’s schoolgirl outfit became one of the most copied Halloween looks.
Brittney Spears
Bonus points: name the song for the music video she wears the iconic outfit...
300
Which rock band recorded the 1989 punk-rock title track for the horror movie Pet Sematary?
The Ramones
400
Where is the "Pumpkin Capital of the world"?
Morton, Illinois
The town produces around 85% of the world’s canned pumpkin and 95% of the canned pumpkin in the United States.
400
What spell does Kal cast on Halloweentown in Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge?
The Gray Spell
400
Name the movie this quote is from:
“Listen to them. Children of the night. What music they make.”
Dracula
400
the iconic couples costume featuring Double Denim: Matching Canadian tuxedo sets popularized by...
Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake
400
Richard O’Brien wrote and starred in which musical, then later film?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
500
What is the oldest Halloween candies you can still buy today?
Candy Corn
It was originally called “chicken feed” and was created by George Renninger in the 1880s. The confectionery company Jelly Belly started mass-producing the candy in 1898.
500
What Mickey Mouse animated short features Mickey, Goofy, and Donald ghost hunting?
Lonesome Ghosts
500
What movie features the quote ""Mother is God in the eyes of a child" in reference to Dahlia's immunity to the dangers of the Fog World.
Silent Hill
500
How much will Americans spend on Halloween costumes in 2026?
About $4.4 billion
500
"Monster Mash" hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 just before Halloween in which year?
1962