Halloween General
A 1984 song asked, “Who you gonna call?”, and the answer is what?
Ghostbusters
What do people traditionally "bob" for at Halloween?
apples
What mammal capable of flying is usually associated with Halloween?
bat
In 2021, what % of people in the US handed out Halloween candy?
66%
What movie is the famous line “Here’s Johnny!” from?
The Shining
In 2004, the city of Hollywood, CA, banned the use of what party item on Halloween
silly string
Is the pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
fruit
The Puritans are said to have been the first to associate what type of black-colored animals with bad luck?
Cat
52%
What horror movie villain appears when you say his name five times?
Candyman
In Scotland, what vegetable used to be carved into a jack-o-lantern?
a turnip
What was candy corn originally called? (hint- there's an animal in the answer!)
chicken feed
Spiders are found on every continent except....
Antartica
Daily Double! In 2021, what % of Americans threw or attended a Halloween party?
25%
What horror movie featured the first running toilet on screen?
Psycho (1960)
Halloween was celebrated for the first time ever in the United States in what year? (Will give credit if you are within the correct decade)
the 1840s
What’s the mega-popular Halloween candy that was named after a horse?
Snickers
How far away can a wolf smell its prey?
2 miles
In 2021, what % of people in the US visited a haunted house?
18%
In 1973, what was the movie that convinced Americans to throw away their Ouija Boards?
The Exorcist not only caused people to throw away their Ouija Boards, but also meant a drop in sales.
In what American state is it illegal to be a priest or nun for Halloween?
Alabama
How many calories are to be found in an average trick-or-treater’s Halloween stash?
11,000
Owls are often credited with which supernatural capability?
They can carry messages to and from the dead.
In 2021, what % of Americans dressed up their pets for Halloween?
20%
How many Saw movies are there?
nine movies