Fangs for the Memories
Who has been identified as the historical "Dracula," who impaled his enemies on spikes?
Vlad the Impaler
According to ghost hunters, what temperature change often signals a spirit’s presence?
A cold spot.
True or false, witches had NEVER been shown with green faces before the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz?
True
What is the term refers to the mythical disease that causes a person to believe—or transform into—a werewolf?
Lycanthropy
True or False: Ancient Egyptians occasionally mummified animals such as cats, crocodiles, and ibises as offerings to the gods.
True
Countess Elizabeth Bathory earned her “vampire” reputation by allegedly torturing girls and bathing in their blood — all because she thought it would do what for her?
Retain her youthful beauty.
According to horror movies, what happens if you say “Bloody Mary” three times into a mirror?
She appears in the mirror behind you.
In the 1690s, which American town was famous for its witch trials?
Salem
Stephen King's famous novella The Cycle of the Werewolf was adapted into a movie called what?
Silver Bullet
Why did ancient Egyptians mummify bodies before burying them?
They believed preserving the body was necessary for the soul’s journey in the afterlife.
This famous vampire draws inspiration from an old myth about creatures so obsessive they must count every seed or hole in a net — a habit that could keep them occupied until dawn. Which vampire is it?
Muppet vampire, Count von Count from Sesame Street
In Practical Magic, what are the rules of the Owens family curse?
Any man who falls in love with an Owens woman is doomed to die.
Which herb is commonly associated with witches for flying ointments and potions?
Belladonna OR Deadly Nightshade
In folklore, what plant—also called monkshood—was believed to repel or poison werewolves?
Wolfsbane
In the 1999 movie The Mummy, what is the name of the ancient priest who comes back to life?
Imhotep
Some myths say that babies born on or near what holiday are more likely to be vampires?
Christmas
In some ghost stories, why should you never accept food or drink in the spirit realm?
It traps you there forever.
Which fan favorite line is Hocus Pocus sister Winifred Sanderson’s first phrase in the movie?
"Oh, look. Another glorious morning. Makes me sick!”
Before silver bullets became their weakness, werewolves in early legends could be killed by weapons made from what metal?
Iron
What organ did the Egyptians leave inside the body because they believed it was the center of intelligence and emotion?
The heart
Which rock band released a song called “Love Bites” that uses vampire metaphors?
Def Leppard
In many cultures, you should you never make what sound in a graveyard at night because it’s said to summon spirits or call the dead to follow you home?
Whistle
Helen Duncan was the last person who was legally accused and convicted of witchcraft. In what year was she convicted?
1944 in UK.
Before “werewolf” became popular, what Old French word meaning “wolf man” was used in stories?
Loup-garou
Boris Karloff is credited with the first mummy movie. What year was it released?
1932.
Fun Fact: The Mummy with Brendan Fraiser is a remake of it!