Haunting Harmonies
This Halloween classic by Bobby “Boris” Pickett invites you to a “graveyard smash.”
What is Monster Mash?
This kooky, spooky family lived at 0001 Cemetery Lane.
Who are The Addams Family?
Count Dracula’s real-life inspiration, Vlad the Impaler, ruled this region of Romania.
What is Transylvania?
Break this household item, and you’re said to earn seven years of bad luck.
What is A Mirror?
When the full moon rises, this creature comes out — and might need a silver bullet.
What is a Werewolf?
The eerie tune “This Is Halloween” comes from this Tim Burton-produced movie.
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Buffy Summers was the chosen one in this monster-fighting 1990s TV series.
What is Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
The RMS Queen Mary—now a haunted hotel—was once a mighty ocean liner docked in this California city.
What is Long Beach?
If a black cat crosses your path, this superstition says it’s a sign of this.
What is Bad Luck?
This sea creature legend, half woman and half fish, is known for singing sailors to their doom.
What is a Siren?
Michael Jackson taught us to “cause a scene” in this undead dance anthem from 1982.
What is Thriller ?
The fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, is plagued by the Upside Down in this Netflix hit.
What is Stranger Things?
This U.S. town is famous for its 1692 witch trials — and still draws Halloween tourists every year.
What is Salem?
Knocking on this keeps spirits from hearing you brag about good fortune.
What is Wood?
In Latin American legend, La Llorona wanders near rivers searching for these.
What are Her Children?
Argentine composer Ástor Piazzolla’s “Libertango” inspired a “dance with death” scene in many films — this type of music originated in his home country.
What is Tango?
In this British sci-fi staple, weeping statues send you back in time if you blink.
What is Doctor Who?
The word “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve,” which is the night before this Christian holiday.
What is All Saints Day?
Hanging one of these above your door is thought to ward off witches and bring luck — but only if it’s right-side up.
What is a horseshoe?
This friendly ghost is anything but scary.
Who is Casper?
This haunting 1977 rock ballad by Fleetwood Mac was inspired by a mythical ghostly woman.
What is Rhiannon?
This Belfast-shot TV series features a serial killer known as “The Belfast Strangler.”
What is The Fall?
Jack-o’-lanterns were named after this character in Irish mythology
Who is Stingy Jack?
In many cultures, spilling this seasoning is unlucky — unless you toss a pinch over your left shoulder.
What is Salt?
The Loch Ness Monster is said to dwell in this country’s deep waters.
What is Scotland?