Spooky Movies
This horror franchise and its undying antagonist, Michael Myers, has spawned 13 films plus novels, comics, and more masked merch than you can shake a knife at.
What is Halloween?
Known as the King of Horror, this author has published more than 60 novels and novellas, including some under the pen name Richard Bachman.
Who is Stephen King?
Inspired by a 15th-century Transylvanian nobleman, this bloodthirsty count has cast a long shadow over vampire lore since Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel.
Who is Dracula?
This halloween decoration originated from Irish legend about a man who tricked the Devil and was doomed to wander earth wearing a carved out turnip.
What is a Jack-o-Lantern?
What Mexican holiday celebrates and honors loved ones who have passed away, often with marigolds, candles, and decorated sugar skulls?
What is Día de Muertos?
Celebrated on Nov 1-2 and stems from Aztec and Catholic traditions
In this family-friendly Halloween classic, 13-year-old Marnie discovers she’s a witch and belongs to a secret world full of magic and monsters.
What is Halloween Town?
Often called the Mother of Horror, she published her groundbreaking novel in 1818 when she was just 20 years old.
Who is Mary Shelley?
Often mistaken for the scientist who created him, this creature was stitched together from corpses and brought to life by lightning in Mary Shelley’s novel.
Who is Frankenstein's Monster?
This alliterative tradition is believed to have evolved from a medieval custom of children offering prayers for the dead in exchange for treats.
What is Trick or Treating?
What ancient Celtic festival, marking the end of harvest season and believed to thin the veil between worlds, inspired many Halloween traditions?
What is Samhain?
Pronounced sow-in, and is rooted in a celtic tradition of wearing costumes to ward off spirits
This is technically a Christmas movie — but most of its spooky fun takes place in Halloween Town, home of the Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington.
What is Nightmare Before Christmas?
His bloodthirsty protagonist has inspired countless movies, shows, and books since his 1897 novel introduced the world to the most famous vampire of all time.
Who is Bram Stoker?
First appearing in John Carpenter’s 1978 film, this silent killer is known for his white mask, slow walk, and terrible family reunions.
Who is Michael Myers?
This ghost is said to appear in a mirror if her name is chanted 3 times.
Who is Bloody Mary?
In India, what autumn festival features lamps, sweets, and fireworks celebrating the victory of light over darkness?
What is Diwali?
Which is not a spooky holiday, its a festival of lights that shares Halloweens timing!
The Sanderson sisters make a comeback in this 1993 cult favorite, and they returned again almost 30 years later in a 2022 sequel.
What is Hocus Pocus?
This 19th-century master of the macabre wrote about ravens, haunted portraits, and telltale hearts beating beneath the floorboards.
Who is Edgar Allen Poe?
This burlap sack of bugs terrorizes Halloween Town with his dice and jazz villain flair in Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
A 19th century photo trend claimed to capture images of ghosts or recently departed.
In Japan, what festival honors ancestors’ spirits, where families light lanterns and guide souls back to the spirit world?
What is Obon?
It usually happens in summer but like Halloween, it’s about connecting with the dead.
This movie starring Eddie Murphy was based looesly on the Disneyland attraction of the same name complete with ghosts, ghouls, and grim grinning spirits.
She once arrived at a 1995 book signing in a coffin- alive and fabulous, to promote her novel Memnoch the Devil.
Who is Anne Rice?
This charming, theatrical vampire from Anne Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles redefined vampire pop culture in the late 20th century.
Who is the Vampire Lestat?
This Washington Irving tale features a superstitious schoolteacher and an absent minded equestrian.
What is The Legend of Sleep Hollow?
In some parts of Norway, people hide their brooms on Halloween night to keep what from stealing them?
What are witches?
This belief dates back to old Norse legends where witches would ride brooms to midnight gatherings