Horror Movies
Where does Freddy Krueger attack his victims?
In their dreams
What is the traditional name for a carved pumpkin with a candle inside?
Jack-o'-lantern
In Scooby-Doo, what is the name of the van used by the mystery-solving gang?
The Mystery Machine
What hormone is released during the fight-or-flight response, making your heart beat faster?
Adrenaline
According to popular folklore, what type of bullet is used to kill a werewolf?
A silver bullet
What is the name of the terrifying clown who terrorizes the children of Derry in the movie IT?
Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
According to Halloween superstition, what animal is considered a symbol of bad luck when it crosses your path?
A black cat
In Michael Jackson's Thriller music video, what type of monster does he transform into while dancing with the undead?
A zombie
What is the scientific name for the intense fear of spiders?
Arachnophobia
According to folklore, what substance is commonly used to create protective circles or barriers against evil spirits?
Salt
What type of paranormal investigators are Ed and Lorraine Warren?
Demonologists
What does the word "Hallow" in Halloween mean?
Holy or saint
In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, what is the first name of the scientist who creates the creature?
Victor
What is the term for waking up unable to move, sometimes accompanied by frightening hallucinations?
Sleep paralysis
What is the term for a noisy spirit believed to move objects or cause physical disturbances?
Poltergeist
Who is revealed to be the killer in the original Friday the 13th (1980)?
Pamela Voorhees (Jason's mother)
Before pumpkins became popular, what root vegetable was commonly carved into jack-o'-lanterns in Ireland?
Turnips
Which famous horror writer created the cosmic entity Cthulhu?
H. P. Lovecraft
What part of the brain is especially important for detecting threats and processing fear?
Amygdala
According to traditional vampire folklore, what must a homeowner do before a vampire can cross their threshold?
Invite the vampire inside.
How many movies are in the Halloween franchise?
13 movies
What were people traditionally trying to avoid or confuse by wearing costumes during ancient Halloween celebrations?
Evil spirits
In the video game Resident Evil, what is the name of the corporation responsible for creating the T-virus?
Umbrella Corporation
What psychological phenomenon describes the eerie feeling caused by a human-like robot or doll that looks almost, but not quite, real?
The uncanny valley
What legendary creature from Latin American folklore is notorious for attacking livestock and draining their blood?
Chupacabra