Screamplay
In the horror film, A Nightmare on Elm Street, this crazy killer attacks teenagers in their dreams.
Freddy Krueger
Which candy brand, markets with the slogan of “Taste the Rainbow”?
Skittles
Celebrated November 1st and 2nd, this holiday honors deceased loved ones rather than fearing them. Families build colorful altars called ofrendas decorated with marigolds, candles, photos, and the favorite foods of those who have passed. Sugar skulls and pan de muerto (a sweet bread) are traditional treats. Many families also visit cemeteries to clean graves and share a festive meal beside them.
Mexico (Dia de Los Muertos)
Which coffee chain made the pumpkin spice latte famous?
Starbucks
This 1962 novelty hit by Bobby "Boris" Pickett is about a dance started by a mad scientist's creation.
Monster Mash
What 1973 horror film about a possessed girl is often called “the scariest movie ever made”?
The Exorcist
What candy was originally called “Chicken Feed”?
Candy Corn
This ancient Celtic festival, held around October 31st, marked the end of harvest and the start of winter, and is the origin of modern Halloween. The Celts believed the boundary between the living and the dead grew thin on this night, so they lit huge bonfires and wore disguises to ward off wandering spirits. Today, families still enjoy bonfires, games like apple bobbing, and a fruited bread called barmbrack, which traditionally hides small objects that predict your fortune.
Ireland (Samhain)
Which spice is usually the dominant flavor in a pumpkin spice blend?
Cinnamon
Ray Parker Jr. scored a huge 1984 hit with the theme song for this supernatural comedy movie.
Ghostbusters
Who directed Psycho (1960), the film with the famous shower scene?
Alfred Hitchcock
What do the “M’s” in M&M’s stand for?
Mars and Murrie
Around November 1st, this country observes Undas (All Saints' and All Souls' Day) by traveling home to visit family graves. Cemeteries transform into lively gatherings where relatives clean tombs, light candles, pray, and share picnics, music, and stories late into the night. Some families even stay overnight at the cemetery. Children also take part in "Pangangaluluwa," a tradition similar to trick-or-treating, where they sing door to door for treats.
Which spice, found in pumpkin pie spice, comes from the dried flower buds of a tree?
Cloves
This 1964 TV theme song, famous for its finger snaps, belongs to a spooky sitcom family whose members include Gomez, Morticia, and Pugsley
The Addams Family
What is the name of the talking cat in Hocus Pocus?
Thackery Binx
What animal reportedly inspired the name Snickers?
A horse
A 15-day festival in September or October, Pchum Ben is this country's major remembrance of the dead. Families visit Buddhist pagodas to offer rice balls and food to monks, believing the merit carries over to their ancestors, including up to seven generations back. It is thought that spirits wander during this time, hoping to receive offerings from their living relatives. The festival is so important that it's a national holiday lasting several days.
Cambodia (Pchum Ben)
In what year did the pumpkin spice latte first debut, in test markets?
2003
John Landis, the director of An American Werewolf in London, also directed a famous 14-minute long music video for which famous pop singer.
Michael Jackson
How many Michael Myers Halloween movies are there?
11
Which candy bar was controversially said to be named after President Grover Cleveland’s daughter?
Baby Ruth
Held on November 2nd, Zaduszki (All Souls' Day) is one of this country's most important and moving holidays. Millions of citizens travel to cemeteries to light znicze (candle lanterns) on graves, filling cemeteries with a warm, flickering glow that's visible from afar. Families also leave food, and some old traditions involved setting a place at the table for visiting spirits. Because of this, the night of November 1st is often described as one of the most beautiful, atmospheric nights of the year.
Poland (Zaduski)
In which major US city, did Starbucks originally test and debut the pumpkin spice latte?
Washington D.C.
This French composer's 1830 Symphonie fantastique ends with a "Witches' Sabbath" movement that quotes the Dies Irae, a chant from the Latin Requiem Mass.
Hector Berlioz