Movies
Freddy Krueger attacks his victims while they do this.
Sleep
This supposed cursed videotape leads to your death seven days after watching it.
The Ring
Pumpkin pie became a Thanksgiving favorite in this century.
1800s
This American cannibal and serial killer from Wisconsin was nicknamed “The Milwaukee Monster.”
Jeffrey Dahmer?
The body’s physical reaction to fear — including sweating, shaking, and an increased heartbeat is caused by this hormone.
adrenaline
Victor brings his dog Sparky back to life in this black-and-white stop-motion film.
Frankenweenie
This hair-covered creature is rumored to roam the forests of the Pacific Northwest.
Bigfoot
Pumpkins were originally carved from this root vegetable before pumpkins became popular.
Turnips
This creepy American clown was a real-life serial killer who performed at children’s parties.
John Wayne Gacy
This fear of the dark is one of the most common childhood fears.
nyctophobia
This 1960 Alfred Hitchcock film made people afraid to shower.
Psyco
This hooked-handed killer attacks teens parked in lovers’ lanes.
The Hookman
Before mechanical combines, farmers used this handheld tool with a curved blade to reap grain.
Sickle
This New York killer claimed a demon-possessed dog told him to murder people in 1976.
David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam
This condition causes people to feel fear or disgust at small hole patterns, like in lotus pods or honeycombs.
trypophobia?
A sunlit Swedish cult is the setting for this 2019 folk horror film.
Midsommar
This horned demon from Alpine folklore punishes naughty children during Christmas season.
Krampus
The world’s largest pumpkin festivals are held every fall in this U.S. state known for big produce.
Illinois
This English killer from the 1880s was never caught and targeted women in London’s Whitechapel district.
Jack the ripper
Fear of thunder and lightning is called this.
astraphobia
This 2014 film features a group of kids fighting off vampires in their small town of Santa Carla.
The Lost boys
Drivers on a foggy night might encounter a ghostly girl asking for a ride—only to vanish mid-trip.
Resurrection Mary
This golden grain, used for bread and beer, is one of the most important fall crops.
Barley
This serial killer taunted Chicago police in letters signed “Catch Me If You Can” and was never found.
Lipstick Killer
This handheld-camera movie terrified audiences in 1999 by pretending to be “found footage.”
The Blair Witch Project