G-G-Ghost!
I am said to be the spirit of someone who has died. According to spooky stories, I can pass through walls, disappear into thin air and make objects move without touching them. What am I?
Ghost
In many fairy tales, I am believed to have magical powers. Sometimes I help people, while other times I cause trouble. What am I?
Witch
Although I am commonly treated as a vegetable, I am actually a fruit! Long ago, people used other vegetables to make Halloween lanterns, but I have become the most popular choice. What am I?
Pumpkin
My name comes from a word relating to "custom" or "fashion". I allow you to transform your appearance without actually changing who you are. During Halloween, I might make you look like a monster, an animal or even a piece of food! What am I?
Costume
I am a creature often associated with a certain Halloween monster. I use echolocation to navigate in the dark, producing sounds and listening for their echoes. What am I?
Bat
My name comes from a Greek word meaning "appearance". I am something mysterious that seems to appear before your eyes, although I might not actually be there. I am often described as a ghostly figure. What am I? (Hint: Starts with P)
Phantom
According to European folklore, this creature is said to have no reflection in a mirror. It is said to dislike garlic. What is it?
Vampire
My name comes from the Latin caldarium, which referred to a place for hot bathing. However, in spooky stories, you would definitely not want to bathe in me... What am I?
Cauldron
This three-word phrase gives someone two choices: offer a sweet treat or risk having a harmless prank played on them. What is it?
Trick or treat!
I have eight legs. Instead of producing silk from my mouth, I release it through special structures near the end of my abdomen. What am I?
Spider
In Irish folklore, this female spirit is said to let out a terrifying scream to warn that someone in a family is about to die. Her name comes from Irish words meaning "fairy woman". What is she called?
Banshee
The first part of my name comes from the Old English word wer, meaning "man". According to legends, I can transform into a fearsome animal depending on what's in the sky. What am I?
Werewolf
My name comes from a Greek word meaning "basket". Although I am shaped like a box, I am not used to store ordinary belongings. In spooky stories, vampires are sometimes said to sleep inside me. What am I?
Coffin
I got my name from an Irish legend about a man who wandered with a glowing ember placed inside a carved vegetable. Today, I am usually made from a pumpkin with a frightening face. What am I?
Jack-o'-lantern
I am not a ghost, but I can make an empty building sound haunted. I occur when sound waves bounce off a distant surface and return to the listener, causing them to hear a repeated noise. What am I?
Echo
This mischievous spirit is believed to cause mysterious knocking sounds, slam doors and throw objects around. Its name comes from the German words for "to make noise" and "ghost". What is it?
Poltergeist
In traditional stories, this creature is an evil spirit associated with graveyards, sometimes stealing or feeding on dead bodies. What is it?
Ghoul
My name is connected to an Old French word meaning "throat". I may look like a frightening stone monster perched on an old building, but my job is to direct rainwater away from the walls. What am I?
Gargoyle
Before pumpkins became popular Halloween decorations, people in Ireland carved frightening faces into this root vegetable. It often has purple and white skin, and its flesh is usually white. What is it?
Turnip
My scientific name is "piloerection", and I occur when tiny muscles attached to hair follicles contract. You might experience me when you feel frightened, cold or even deeply moved by music. What am I commonly called?
Goosebumps
Imagine walking down a dark corridor and seeing someone who looks exactly like you, even though you have no identical twin! German folklore has a name for this mysterious double, which literally means "double-goer". What is it?
Doppelgänger
Unlike Western vampires, this creature from Chinese folklore does not usually wear a black cape or transform into a bat. Instead, it is portrayed with stiff limbs, hopping around with its arms stretched out in front of it. What is it? (Hint: Its Chinese name has two syllables and begins with J.)
Jiangshi
In the 1950s, villagers in Singapore's Siglap area reportedly feared a female spirit believed to haunt the neighbourhood. According to legend, the scent of frangipani flowers could signal her presence. The stories even inspired a Singapore-made horror film in 1957! What is this famous female ghost called?
Pontianak
In Singapore, there is a famous cultural park built by two brothers behind Tiger Balm. It is filled with colourful statues depicting Chinese myths and legends. Its most frightening attraction shows how people might be punished in the afterlife for their wrongdoings. What is the name of this park?
Haw Par Villa
In Singaporean and Malaysian folklore, this mischievous spirit is said to resemble a small child. According to superstition, it can be sent to sneak into people's homes and steal money or valuables. It is also believed to be easily distracted by toys and sweets! What is this supernatural creature called?
Toyol