History of Halloween
Movies & Entertainment
Ghostly Legends
Monsters & Mythology
Harry Potter
100

Pumpkins became the go-to carving choice after immigrants brought the tradition to this country.

USA

100

This horror movie villain wears a hockey mask and haunts Camp Crystal Lake.

Jason Voorhees

100

This ghostly figure is said to appear in mirrors when her name is spoken three times. 

Bloody Mary

100

This creature transforms during a full moon and is vulnerable to silver.

Werewolf

100

This three-headed dog guarded the Sorcerer's Stone

Fluffy

200

This country is considered the birthplace of Halloween traditions.

Ireland

200

This ghostly figure is known for saying “I see dead people.”

The Sixth Sense

200

This ghost ship is said to sail the seas forever, unable to make port.

Flying Dutchman

200

This mythological Greek creature has snakes for hair and can turn people to stone with her gaze.

Medusa

200

What is the name of the spell used to disarm an opponent?

Expelliarmus

300

The name “Halloween” comes from the phrase “All Hallows’ Eve,” which precedes this Christian holiday.

All Saints Day

300

The spooky stop-motion movie where Jack Skellington, the "Pumpkin King" of Halloween Town, decides to take over a different holiday.

Nightmare Before Christmas

300

This American town is known for the legend of the Headless Horseman.

Sleepy Hollow

300

This sea monster from Scandinavian folklore is said to drag ships and sailors to their doom. 

Kraken

300

This is the official name of the followers of Lord Voldemort.

Death Eaters

400

This vegetable was originally used to make jack-o’-lanterns before pumpkins became popular.

Turnip

400

This 1993 cult classic features the Sanderson sisters wreaking havoc in Salem.

Hocus Pocus

400

This hotel in Colorado inspired Stephen King’s The Shining and is rumored to be haunted.

Stanley Hotel

400

This mythological creature has the body of a lion and the head of a human, and is known for riddles.

Sphinx

400

The name of the ghost who resides in the second-floor girls' bathroom.

Moaning Myrtle

500

This ancient Celtic festival is considered the origin of Halloween.

Samhain

500

This horror author is known for It, Carrie, and The Shining.

Stephen King

500

This Civil War battlefield is considered one of the most haunted places in the U.S.

Gettysburg

500

This South American cryptid is said to suck the blood of livestock, especially goats.

Chupacabra

500

The name of the potion that allows the drinker to temporarily assume the form of another person.

Polyjuice Potion

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