Music
This song by Bobby "Boris" Pickett became a Halloween classic in 1962.
What is "Monster Mash"?
This popular Halloween activity involves going door-to-door asking for candy.
What is trick-or-treating?
This animated film features a character named Jack Skellington who is the Pumpkin King.
What is "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?
The score for this 1999 film by M. Night Shyamalan includes haunting melodies that enhance its supernatural themes.
What is "The Sixth Sense"?
This pop star’s song "Ghost" features themes of loss and the supernatural.
Who is Ella Henderson?
This composer wrote a famous symphony that features a movement called "Night on Bald Mountain."
Who is Modest Mussorgsky?
In this country, people celebrate the Day of the Dead to honor deceased loved ones.
What is Mexico?
This 1978 horror film directed by John Carpenter is known for its iconic music and masked villain.
What is "Halloween"?
This movie features the haunting theme "Tubular Bells" by Mike Oldfield.
What is "The Exorcist"?
This rock band is known for the song "Highway to Hell," which is often played around Halloween.
Who is AC/DC?
This instrument is often associated with Halloween due to its eerie sound and is frequently used in spooky music.
What is the organ?
This type of vegetable is commonly carved into jack-o'-lanterns.
What is a pumpkin?
In this family-friendly movie, a group of children meets friendly ghosts and saves Halloween.
What is "Hocus Pocus"?
This famous theme, composed by Bernard Herrmann, is known for its shrieking violins and is featured in a classic Alfred Hitchcock film.
What is the theme from "Psycho"?
This singer's song "Somebody's Watching Me" is a Halloween favorite with a catchy chorus about paranoia.
Who is Rockwell?
In the Halloween-themed movie "Hocus Pocus," this iconic witchy song is performed by Bette Midler.
What is "I Put a Spell on You"?
This spooky decoration is often made from cobwebs and is used to create a haunted atmosphere.
What are spider webs?
This classic monster movie features Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolf Man as characters.
What is "Universal Monsters"?
This animated film features a soundtrack that includes songs and scores by composer Danny Elfman, creating a spooky atmosphere throughout.
What is "Corpse Bride"?
This rapper created a song titled "Trick or Treat," combining Halloween themes with hip-hop.
Who is Snoop Dogg?
This famous dance song features lyrics about ghosts and the afterlife and is often played during Halloween.
What is "Thriller"?
In Celtic tradition, this creature is said to lead people to their doom on Halloween night.
What is a will-o'-the-wisp?
This animated Halloween special features a famous Great Pumpkin.
What is "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"?
This horror classic features a score by Jerry Goldsmith, known for its unsettling sounds and themes of impending doom.
What is "The Omen"?
This iconic artist released the song "Spooky, Scary Skeletons," which has become a viral Halloween hit.
Who is Andrew Gold?