Spooky but True
The Candy Cauldron
Witch, Please!
What's your Favorite Scary Movie?
Name that Spooky Tune
100
This state produces more pumpkins than any other in the United States.
What is Illinois?
100
Introduced in 1930, this candy was named after a horse owned by the Mars family.
What is Snickers?
100
During the infamous witch trials of 1692, this Massachusetts town became known for accusing people of practicing witchcraft.
What is Salem?
100
This infamous cannibal psychiatrist is known for his chilling conversations with Clarice Starling.
What is The Silence of the Lambs?
100
This 1993 song from The Nightmare Before Christmas introduces a town filled with monsters, ghosts, and spooky celebrations.
What is This Is Halloween?
200
This famous magician died on Halloween in 1926 after suffering from complications of appendicitis.
Who is Harry Houdini?
200
This chocolate-covered wafer was originally launched in England under the name "Rowntree's' Chocolate Crisp."
What is Kit Kat?
200
This term for a gathering of witches is also used to describe a group practicing witchcraft together.
What is a Coven?
200
In this movie, Jack Nicholson famously shouts "Here's Johnny!"
What is The Shining?
200
This 1984 hit by Ray Parker Jr. was written for a supernatural comedy film and famously asks, “Who you gonna call?”
What is Ghostbusters?
300
Before pumpkins became the go-to Halloween decoration, people in Ireland carved spooky faces into these.
What are Turnips?
300
Introduced in 1925, this candy bar was one of the first Hershey products to combine chocolate and peanuts.
What is Mr. Goodbar?
300
In ancient Greek mythology, this goddess was associated with witchcraft, magic, ghosts, and crossroads.
Who is Hecate?
300
After 300 years they are still attempting to steal the lives of children.
What is Hocus Pocus?
300
Released in 1962, this Halloween classic became a graveyard smash and features a dance performed by monsters.
What is Monster Mash?
400
In some traditions, spilling this is believed to bring bad luck.
What is Salt?
400
Although these fruity candies originated in Britain, they didn't arrive in the United States until 1979.
What are Skittles?
400
In the 1993 movie Hocus Pocus, the three Sanderson sisters return to life after this Halloween tradition accidentally brings them back.
What is lighting the Black Flame Candle?
400
A famous author is rescued from a car accident by his biggest fan, who refuses to let him leave.
What is Misery?
400
This 1976 Stevie Wonder song features spooky sound effects, a creepy atmosphere, and a title referring to a common fear.
What is Superstition?
500
The famous shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's thriller, Psycho, used this as fake blood.
What is chocolate?
500
This Halloween favorite was originally called "Chicken Feed" when it was first marketed in the late 1800's.
What is Candy Corn?
500
This famous Shakespeare play features three witches who predict the title character’s rise to power.
What is Macbeth?
500
You think you have problems? A family moves into a mysterious glass house filled with trapped spirits.
What is Thirteen Ghost?
500
Released in 1982, this Michael Jackson hit features one of the most iconic music videos of all time, complete with dancing zombies.
What is Thriller?