Lore
According to European folklore, which legendary creature is traditionally said to be vulnerable to silver?
A) Mummy
B) Zombie
C) Werewolf
D) Vampire
C) Werewolf
This trilogy grabbed the attention of kids and adults alike with its curious female lead, protective parent, creature uncles, and an unexpected, fleshed-out guest.
What movie am I?
Hotel Transylvania
What is the name of the legendary family heirloom whip used by Belmont to battle Dracula throughout the Castlevania series?
A) Soul Reaver
B) Vampire Killer
C) Whip of Destiny
B) Vampire Killer
This Greek creature was cursed by Athena and is recognized in the modern world as a symbol of female intelligence, strength and wisdom.
Who am I?
Medusa
Before Americans popularized carving pumpkins for Jack-o'-lanterns, what root vegetable was traditionally hollowed out and carved in Ireland and Scotland?
A) Potatoes
B) Beets
C) Turnips
D) Carrots
C) Turnips
DOUBLE POINTS ~ 600
True or False
The tradition of dressing up in costumes dates back to European belief that ghosts would be earth side the day of Halloween, so to avoid being recognized, they dressed themselves in masks to confuse ghosts into thinking they were fellow spirits.
True
What franchise is dedicated to showcasing supernatural horror centered on families haunted by a demon named Toby?
A) Ghost Adventures
B) Grave Encounters
C) Paranormal Activity
C) Paranormal Activity
What is the name of the special task force unit that Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield belong to in the ORIGINAL Resident Evil?
A) FBC
B) STARS
C) UBCS
D) BSAA
B) STARS
By day I must dust until play comes at dusk
What am I?
Broom Stick
True or False:
Sometimes called companion creatures, commonly known as familiars, has a possible origin connection to the ancient Catholic church who branded people of wisdom and medicine as witches and alleged they could transform into black cats, bats and spiders.
True
In traditional Algonquian folklore, what monstrous, emaciated spirit is associated with winter, starvation, and an insatiable greed or cannibalistic drive?
A) Skinwalker
B) Chupacabra
C) Wendigo
C) Wendigo
Name the movie the quote is from:
"I'm the Devil. Now kindly undo these straps."
A) The Exorcist
B) The Shining
C) Scary Movie 4
A) The Exorcist
DOUBLE POINTS ~ 600
You play as a grieving husband who travels to an eerie town on a mission to find his dead wife after receiving a letter from her.
What's my game?
Silent Hill 2
The real-life Dracula, "Vlad the Impaler," lived in a real-life castle called the Poenari Fortress. In which country does the castle reside?
A) Transylvania
B) Bulgaria
C) Romania
D) Slovakia
C) Romania
This game is suspected to have originated from the Roman celebration of the goddess Pomona after their conquest of Celtic territory, and is most commonly known for being cold, wet, and causing head/neck pain. What am I?
A) Trick-or-Treating
B) Apple Bobbing
C) Egging Houses
B) Apple Bobbing
The infamous Cecil Hotel is known for its wandering guests and unexplained deaths. Who is the famous dead person speculated to have visited the hotel shortly before their murder?
A) The Black Dahlia
B) The Red Lipstick Murder
C) Griffith Park Doe
A) The Black Dahlia
True or False:
The game The Last of Us was published by Naughty Dog.
False - Naughty Dog developed the game, but Sony is who published it
In the tv serious 'The Vampire Diaries', Niklaus Mikaelson is a hybrid of which 2 creatures?
A) Witch-Werewolf
B) Werewolf-Vampire
C) Vampire-Siren
D) Witch-Vampire
B) Werewolf-Vampire
Modern Halloween traditions trace their primary historical and cultural roots back to which ancient Celtic harvest festival?
A) Saturnalia
B) Samhain
C) Beltane
D) Lughnasadh
B) Samhain
Written out of a dream, my story unfolds as a man pieced together from parts, with endless curiosity urging the doctor to know my humanity.
Who am I?
Mary Shelly's 1818 Monster from her book Frankenstein
In the 2023 Dead Space remake, Isaac and his team board the USG Ishimura to investigate the loss of contact with the ship. Amongst the chaos of necromorfes appearing, who is the second member of the crew to be killed by one?
A) Hammond
B) Nicole
C) Jacob
D) Chen
D) Chen
Scott McCall in 'Teen Wolf' finds himself transformed into a werewolf, and with his newfound abilities, he is made captain of which high school sport?
A) Football
B) Soccer
C) Tennis
D) Lacrosse
D) Lacrosse
DOUBLE POINTS ~ 1,000
During which decade did the modern commercial phrase and tradition of "trick-or-treat" experience a major resurgence in the U.S. after its pause during the World War II sugar rationing?
A) 1920's
B) 1950's
C) 1930's
D) 1970's
B) 1950's