Mystifying Movies
What is the name of the scary clown in the popular 2017 horror film "It"?
Pennywise
In what country did Halloween originate (as the festival called Samhain)?
Ireland
What is the phrase that children say when they knock on doors of different homes for candy?
"Trick or Treat!"
What is the name of the creature that is known for having fangs, drinking blood, and being afraid of sunlight?
Vampire
What Halloween candy is shaped like a striped, brightly-colored pyramid and often also used in arts and crafts?
Candy Corn
Which classic horror movie features a villain who haunts teenagers' dreams and causes them to die in real life if they die in their dreams?
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Why did people originally start wearing costumes on Halloween?
To defend/disguise from evil spirits and ghosts
What is the name for pumpkins that are carved with faces during Halloween/fall time?
Jack-o'-lanterns!
What is the name of the author who wrote the tale of the monster made up of human body parts and brought back to life?
Mary Shelley
What is the most popular Halloween candy in the United States?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
In what year was the first iteration of the popular horror franchise "Scream" released?
1996
All Saints' Day
What is the tradition called in which a tub is filled with water and participants must try to grab fruit from it using only their mouths?
Bobbing for apples/Apple bobbing
What mythical creature is half bird and half woman, and is often said to be found in spooky forests?
Harpy
What is the name of the candy that comes as chewy, fruity rectangles and often has jokes on the wrappers?
Laffy Taffy