Frightening Films
History of Haunts
Scary Songs
Spooky Statistics
Creepy Creatures
100
This character said, “There are three things that I’ve learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin.”
Who is Linus?
100
A precursor to pumpkins, this vegetable was once a popular Jack 'O Lantern choice.
What is a turnip?
100
According to Ray Parker Jr., you should call these spirit exterminators!
Who are the Ghostbusters!
100
How many sisters are featured in the 1993 film "Hocus Pocus," who happen to be witches?
What are three sisters? (Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson)
100
This iconic character is based off of Mary Shelley's book that bears its name.
Who is Frankenstein?
200
This freaky franchise features "Uncle Fester".
What is "The Addams Family"?
200
This three-word holiday would evolve into what is now called "Halloween."
What is All Hallows Eve?
200
Michael Jackson transforms into this creepy creature during his "Thriller" music video. (Two acceptable answers)
What is a zombie or a Were-cat?
200
This was the most popular Halloween candy in 2021.
What are Reese's cups?
200
In folklore, these magical beings can transform into creatures such as cats, crows, and bats.
What are witches?
300
From the following spooky films, this one was NOT directed Tim Burton: "The Nightmare before Christmas", "Frankenweenie", "The Corpse Bride", and "Beetlejuice".
What is "The Nightmare before Christmas"?
300
This country is the origin of our pumpkin-carving traditions.
What is Ireland?
300
Werewolves originated in this famous city, according to a song by Warren Zevon.
Where is London?
300
This was the most popular Halloween costume for adults in 2020.
What is a witch?
300
This frightening figure originated from the reign of Transylvanian ruler, Vlad Tepes.
Who is Dracula?
400
This 1968 film debuted zombies for the very first time.
What is "The Night of the Living Dead"?
400
The Celtic Halloween tradition of making bonfires attracted this animal, which is now a symbol of the frightening holiday.
What is a bat?
400
Fill the blank in the lyrics!
"I was working in the lab late one night
When __ ____ ______ __ _____ _____!
For my monster from his slab began to rise
And suddenly to my surprise..."
What is "my eyes beheld an eerie sight"?
400
How many days does the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) typically last, honoring deceased loved ones?
What is 3 days?
400
In Mexican culture, this figure, often seen in festive attire, represents the celebration of the Day of the Dead.
What is a (sugar) skull or calaca?
500
This is the number of movies in the iconic slasher franchise, "Halloween".
What is 13?
500
During this American decade, "Trick or Treating" first soared in popularity.
What is the 1950s?
500
This composer authored "This Is Halloween" from "The Nightmare before Christmas" soundtrack.
Who is Danny Elfman?
500
Based on a Stephen King novel, this is the highest grossing horror film of all time.
What is "It" (2017)?
500
This German term means "noisy ghost" and describes a spirit that is able to move physical objects. It is also the name of a common scary movie franchise.
What is "poltergeist"?