Music
In the movie "Hocus Pocus", what song do the Sanderson sisters sing at the Halloween party?
I Put a Spell on You
It (2017)
What city is considered the "most haunted" in the US?
Savannah, GA
What is the most popular Halloween candy in the US?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Where did the name Halloween come from?
It's a shortened version of "All Hallow's Eve"
What band sang the 1989 song "Pet Sematary", which was also the title of the movie it was written for?
The Ramones
What is distinct about Charlie Brown's costume in "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown"
Who was the first First Lady to decorate the White House for Halloween?
Mamie Eisenhower (1958)
What phrase did children originally say when asking for candy (prior to trick-or-treat)?
Help the poor!
In Europe, many people believed that witches could disguise themselves as black cats.
According to the lyrics of the song "Monster Mash", who are the guests of the Halloween party?
Wolfman, Dracula, and his son
What do Dustin, Will, Mike, and Lucas dress up as for Halloween?
The Ghostbusters
World War II caused sugar rationing in the US, which put a halt to trick-or-treating for how many years?
5 Years (1942-1947)
What was the original name for candy corn?
Chicken Feed
What was the original purpose of bobbing for apples?
Fortune-telling. Specifically, predicting who a woman would marry.
The Michael Jackson song "Thriller" originally had a different working title, which was?
Starlight
What horror film is considered to be the first "slasher" movie?
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Which US President told a group of kids that the White House was haunted by the ghost of Abraham Lincoln?
George H.W. Bush (1989)
What percentage of adults in the US pretend to not be home when someone rings their doorbell on Halloween night?
About 20% or 1 in 5
Why did people originally begin to dress up in costumes on Halloween?
Hundreds of years ago, many Europeans and Celts thought it would repel the evil spirits that came to Earth on that night.
What popular Halloween song (1958) was recorded by David Seville, which later influenced the creation of "Alvin and the Chipmunks"?
Witch Doctor
What year did Edward Cullen become a vampire?
1918
How many people were killed during the Salem Witch Trials?
20 (though 5 others died in jail from the harsh conditions)
Why did trick-or-treating come to be in the US?
It was a way to dissuade the children in the 1920s/1930s to stop vandalizing homes/pranking.
What is the ancient Celtic fall festival that was a precursor to Halloween?
Samhain