Freaky Facts
These commonplace fluffy companions are seen as bad luck if they cross your path
What is a black cat?
Known as "The friendly ghost", all this comedic spirit wanted was a friend in this classic 90s Halloween film
Who is Casper?
What are ghosts?
This Protestant town was the host of the infamous witch trials in the 1800s
What is Salem, Massachusetts?
Halloween takes a cheery turn in this claymation Disney film
What is The Nightmare before Christmas?
If a pumpkin isn't available, this vegetable is a common substitute for Fall decor
What is squash?
This pranking Poltergeist is a beloved character in the Harry Potter series, who sadly didn't make it into the movies
Who is Peeves?
These mythical creatures can be either tricky or helpful in Irish lore, and have recently become quite popular among romance authors
What are fae?
This famous young British witch spent most of a 7 book series getting her two best friends out of all sorts of trouble
Who is Hermione Granger?
These siblings took center stage in the Hocus Pocus films, and took particular joy in consuming the life essence of children
Who are the Sanderson Sisters?
Formerly known as "chicken feed", this candy is a questionable Halloween staple
What is candy corn?
This ghastly "bio-exorcist" can be summoned if you say his name 3 times, and recently made it to the Broadway stage
Who is Beetlejuice?
This part-time furry creature was one of many that Ethan Roberts claimed to be in elementary school
What is a werewolf?
This witch took the idea that all men are pigs quite literally
Who is Circe?
Three siblings learn this magical town is real and then save it through some grandmotherly meddling in a classic Disney Channel movie
What is Halloweentown?
This Celtic festival is thought to be the origin of what's currently celebrated as Halloween
What is Samhain?
A lab accident allowed this teen to frolic amongst the dead at will and get into all sorts of hijinks
Who is Danny Phantom?
This newly trending cryptid with glowing red eyes even has his own theme song to the tune of "YMCA"
Who is Mothman?
This was the first show our favorite band nerds performed in during their freshman year at Castle High School.
What is The Wayward Sisters?
"If you like it then you should've put a ring on it" takes an unexpected and accidentally skeletal turn in this film
What is The Corpse Bride?
"Double double, toil and trouble", appearing on many a Halloween decoration, originates from this famous playwright
What is William Shakespeare?
This pixelated crew spends their days harassing someone who just wants a snack
Who are the Pac-Man ghosts (Inky, Binky, Pinky, and Clyde)?
This popular misunderstood being is beloved by English teachers everywhere for his thematic representation in Mary Shelley's literary classic
Who is Frankenstein's Monster?
Who is the Wicked Witch of the East?
Sparky, the canine companion of this movie, is thought to be Zero in a former life in a popular fan theory connecting Tim Burton films
What is Frankenweenie?