Horror Films
Released in 1975, this Steven Spielberg film about a killer shark became the first summer blockbuster and changed the landscape of horror films.
What is "Jaws"?
Traditionally, this character is depicted as a supernatural being that transforms during a full moon and has a deep connection to folklore.
What is a werewolf?
This 1973 hit by Bobby "Boris" Pickett is often played at Halloween parties and features a famous monster dance.
What is "Monster Mash"?
This candy bar, known for its creamy nougat, caramel, and crunchy peanuts, claims to satisfy hunger with just one bite.
What is Snickers?
This small New England village was the site of the 1692 witch trials, and visitors today report ghostly sightings at several historical locations.
What is Salem, Massachusetts?
This 1978 film introduced audiences to Michael Myers and is often credited with launching the modern slasher genre.
What is "Halloween"?
This character, created by Tim Burton, is known as the "Pumpkin King" and hails from Halloween Town.
Who is Jack Skellington?
This Michael Jackson song, released in 1982, features iconic music video scenes with dancing zombies.
What is "Thriller"?
These small, colorful fruit-flavored candies come in a famous “theater box” and were introduced in 1979.
What are Skittles?
This Civil War battlefield in Pennsylvania is known for its intense ghostly activity, including sightings of soldiers who lost their lives in one of the bloodiest battles in American history.
What is Gettysburg?
This 1996 film features the line, "What’s your favorite scary movie?" which became a defining quote in the horror genre.
What is "Scream"?
This iconic superhero, known for his red and blue suit, swings through the city and is a popular Halloween costume choice.
Who is Spider-Man?
This song by Ray Parker Jr. became famous as the theme for a 1984 film about ghostbusters.
What is "Ghostbusters"?
This chocolate and peanut butter treat is often sold in "mini" form during Halloween and comes in a distinctive orange wrapper.
What is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups?
This infamous hotel in Colorado inspired Stephen King’s “The Shining” and is said to be haunted by former guests and employees.
What is The Stanley Hotel?
This 1973 film, directed by William Friedkin, features a young girl possessed by a demon and is often regarded as one of the scariest movies of all time.
What is "The Exorcist"?
This creature, created by Mary Shelley, is known for its tragic story and is often represented in green makeup and neck bolts.
What is Frankenstein's Monster?
This song by Danny Elfman serves as the theme for a Tim Burton film about a Halloween-loving character who discovers Christmas.
What is "This Is Halloween" from "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?
These small, round chocolate candies are known for their hard candy shell and melt in your mouth, not in your hand.
What are M&Ms?
This spooky house in California was built by a widow to confuse the ghosts of those killed by her husband's famous rifle.
What is the Winchester Mystery House?
Released in 1999, this groundbreaking horror film follows a group of filmmakers who disappear while investigating a local legend in the woods of Maryland.
What is "The Blair Witch Project"?
This animated family features a father who is a bumbling monster and a daughter known for her iconic pigtails and gothic style.
Who are the Addams Family?
The theme for this 1978 John Carpenter film, known for its haunting melody, has become a staple of Halloween music.
What is "Halloween"?
This candy bar, featuring layers of crispy wafers covered in milk chocolate, uses the slogan “Have a break, have a...”
What is KitKat?
This former British prison and fortress is said to be haunted by the ghost of Anne Boleyn, who was executed there.
What is the Tower of London?