Halloween History
Halloween Music
Halloween Movies
Halloween Costumes
Halloween Misc.
100
What country does Halloween Originate from?
Ireland
100
"If it’s something weird, and it don’t look good, who ya gonna call?”
Ghostbusters- Ray Parker Jr
100
What 1960's horror movie written by George A. Romero revolutionized the genre and made Zombies more popular than they had ever been?
Night of the Living Dead
100
The most popular Halloween Costume of the 1960's was this little boy who was always causing trouble for his neighbor, Mr. George Wilson.
Dennis the Menace
100
What is the significance of seeing a spider on Halloween?
It is thought to be the spirit of a loved one watching over the person who finds the spider.
200
Historically, Halloween was believed to be the one night a year that dead relatives could visit with their families. True or False?
True! There was often even a place set for them at the dinner table.
200
According to the Charlie Daniels band, where was the Devil going down to?
Georgia
200
What Alfred Hitchcock movie features Janet Leigh in the shower- one of the most famous scenes ever created?
Psycho- Fun Fact: Alfred Hitchcock made the movie specifically because he wanted to create this scene-IT took an entire week to film this 45 second shot.
200
The #1 Halloween costume of the 70's was this character who helped Dorothy get home while receiving his own heart.
Tin Man
200
Vampire bats do exist! Where do the hail from?
Contrary to popular belief- The vampire bat is not from Transylvania but Africa.
300
What were Jack-O-Lanterns made of originally?
Turnips
300
Finish the lyrics: They're creepy and they're kooky, Mysterious and spooky, They're altogether ooky,___________.
The Aadams Family!
300
What 70's movie features a haunting slasher serial killer wearing a white mask?
Halloween- Michael Myers' mask was actually a mask for Captain Kirk from Star Trek-due to budget restraints the crew used what they could find.
300
The most Popular 1980's Halloween costume was this moonwalking popstar with his red leather jacket and his one white glove.
Michael Jackson
300
During the Salem Witch Trials, over 200 women were accused of practicing witchcraft; of those 200, how many were executed? More or less than 75?
Less! Only 20 accused women were executed. Salem government eventually admitted their mistake and compensated the families of those they had wrongfully sentenced.
400
How did pranks and tricks originally become a tradition of Halloween?
They were originally aimed not towards people but evil spirits.
400
What song released in 1982 is the #1 Halloween themed song in the United States?
Michael Jacksons Thriller
400
What movie features little girl "Carol Anne" perched in front of a TV screen displaying white noise saying as she yells "THEY'RE HERE!"
Poltergeist
400
During the 1990's this group of four crime fighting reptiles was the # 1 Halloween Costume.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
400
What does the name Dracula mean?
Son of the Devil
500
Is Halloween recognized as a Christian holiday?
Yes, Christians consider Halloween one of the three days of AllHallowTide- A time for honoring saints and and praying for recently departed souls.
500
What song released in 1962 by Bobby Pickett tells the story of dancing creatures?
Monster Mash
500
What movie directed by Stanley Kubrick based on a Stephen King novel features a family looking after the Overlook Hotel - Star Jack Nicholson's character develops a form of "Cabin Fever."
The Shining
500
The 2000's most popular Halloween costume was this yellow character who lived in a pineapple under the sea.
SpongeBob Square Pants
500
Every Halloween Charlie Brown helps his friend Linus wait on which character?
The Great Pumpkin!