Spooky Literature
This author wrote "Dracula," which was published in 1897
Who is Bram Stoker?
This popular Halloween tradition involves children going door-to-door in costumes, asking for candy, and originated in the early 20th century.
What is trick-or-treating?
These are the counties that Thrive West Central currently covers.
What are Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, & Vigo Counties.
This 2017 film tells the story of a group of friends who face off against a sinister clown while confronting their deepest fears.
What is "It"?
Located in Salem, Massachusetts, this site is associated with the infamous witch trials of 1692.
What is The Salem Witch Museum?
In Mary Shelley’s novel, this creature is brought to life and ultimately rejected by its creator.
What is Frankenstein's Monster?
This Halloween symbol is derived from the belief that witches would gather at night, often depicted riding on these creatures.
What are broomsticks?
This director recently had a baby
Who is Matt Tribble?
This film follows a group of friends who discover a cursed videotape that predicts their death within seven days.
What is "The Ring"?
This famous prison in San Francisco Bay is known for its escape attempts and ghost stories from its former inmates.
What is Alcatraz?
This short story by Edgar Allan Poe features a man who descends into madness, culminating in the phrase "Nevermore."
What is "The Raven"?
In this famous 1966 animated TV special, a group of children meets the Great Pumpkin on Halloween night.
What is "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"?
These are the four core values of Thrive West Central
What is innovation, collaboration, integrity, and excellence?
n this 1996 slasher film, a group of teenagers becomes the target of a masked killer who uses horror movie tropes.
What is "Scream"?
This famous prison in San Francisco Bay is known for its escape attempts and ghost stories from its former inmates.
What is the Amityville Horror House?
This Stephen King novel tells the story of a haunted hotel that drives its winter caretaker to madness.
What is "The Shining"?
This vegetable, originally carved by the Irish, was replaced by the pumpkin in America for Halloween lanterns.
What is the turnip?
These are the top two colors for Thrive West Central.
What is Orange and Blue/Navy?
This 1999 film revolves around a group of filmmakers who investigate a local legend, only to find themselves lost in the woods.
What is "The Blair Witch Project"?
Known as the "Most Haunted House in America," this Rhode Island farmhouse was the inspiration for "The Conjuring."
What is the Old Arnold Estate?
Shirley Jackson's famous novel about a small town's dark rituals is titled this.
What is "The Lottery"?
This ancient Celtic festival, held on October 31, marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.
What is Samhain?
This was the year that West Central Indiana Economic Development District was organized
What was 1965?
In this 2019 film, a family’s idyllic vacation takes a dark turn when they are confronted by doppelgängers.
What is "Us"?
Located in Massachusetts, this famous lighthouse is said to be haunted by the ghost of a former keeper who died tragically.
What is the Boston Light?