Bat to the Bone
Facts about animals often associated with Halloween.
Facts about animals often associated with Halloween.
This animal is believed to be bad luck in some cultures but a symbol of prosperity and protection in others.
Black Cat
Binx, a cursed teenager trapped in feline form, spends 300 years guarding the secret to defeating three Salem witches.
Hocus Pocus
Before trick-or-treating became popular, this sweet Halloween treat was often handed out homemade and was traditionally wrapped in wax paper.
This monster transforms under the light of a full moon.
Werewolf
This haunted ocean region between Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico has been blamed for mysterious disappearances.
Bermuda Triangle
The world's largest bat by wingspan belongs to this group, commonly known as "flying foxes."
Fruit Bats
In this animated movie, Count Dracula runs a luxury resort for monsters.
Hotel Transylvania
Mars Inc. named this best-selling candy bar after the family horse.
Snickers
Looking directly at this snake-haired monster could turn you to stone.
Medusa
During the Victorian era, many people believed photographs could capture these supernatural beings.
Ghosts
This spider is famous for the red hourglass marking on its abdomen and is often featured in Halloween decorations.
Black Widow
A mischievous ghost is summoned by saying his name three times.
Beetlejuice
The founder of this candy company began his career selling caramel before revolutionizing the chocolate industry in Pennsylvania.
Hershey
This sea monster's name has become synonymous with any large and powerful organization.
Kraken
This infamous London figure was never caught and became one of history's most famous serial killers.
Jack the Ripper
Often found in spooky stories and haunted settings, this intelligent black bird can mimic sounds and solve puzzles.
Raven
Though often mistaken for a Christmas movie, this film opens and closes with Halloween celebrations in Halloween Town.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Introduced in 1949, this Halloween staple was inspired by a feed for chickens and originally called "Chicken Feed."
Candy Corn
Hercules completed one of his Twelve Labors by defeating this multi-headed monster.
Hydra
This famous Nevada-area location is often linked to UFO sightings and government conspiracy theories.
Area 51
In folklore, hearing the call of this bird at night was sometimes considered an ominous sign.
Owl
A cursed videotape gives viewers seven days to live after its mysterious contents are watched.
The Ring
During WWII, this candy coating was developed to prevent soldiers' chocolate from melting in transit.
M&Ms
This novel, published in 1897, established many of the vampire traits still used in popular culture today.
Dracula
This famously haunted hotel in Colorado inspired Stephen King's The Shining.
The Stanley Hotel