Movies, Songs, Books
What is the most viewed Halloween movie of all time?
Hocus Pocus
What is the most popular Halloween costume for adults?
witch
What is the top Halloween candy?
Skittles or Reese's
What animal used to be banned from adoption near Halloween?
black cats
A stay at the supposedly haunted Stanley Hotel inspired Stephen King to write which novel?
The Shining
Who wrote the “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”?
Washington Irving
What is the most popular Halloween costume for pets?
Pumpkin
What’s the most popular adult Halloween candy?
M&M’s
What famous magician died on Halloween?
Harry Houdini
Spanish for “goat-sucker,” which legendary creature was reportedly first seen in Puerto Rico in 1995?
chupacabra
Where does the mask that Michael Myers wears in “Halloween" come from?
It’s a modified Captain Kirk mask from "Star Trek"
What was the most popular Halloween costume in early Celtic culture made of?
Animal skins
In what country was the first recorded use of the term “trick or treat?”
Canada
In terms of parties held in the USA, Halloween is third. What two days have more parties than Halloween?
New Year’s Eve and the Super Bowl
In Greek mythology, which monster regrows two heads whenever one is cut off?
Hydra
What actor and talk show host auditioned for a role in “Poltergeist” but ended up in “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” instead?
Drew Barrymore
In what American state is it illegal to dress up like a priest or a nun?
Alabama
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, how many potential stops for trick-or-treaters were there in 2020?
There were 126.8 million occupied homes for trick-or-treaters to visit
How far in advance does Hershey’s start production of Halloween candy?
6 months
An esteemed 18th-century cabinetmaker who turned to burglary to fund his gambling problem was the inspiration for which monster?
Mr. Hyde
Where do the Ghostbusters set up their headquarters?
A firestation
How did dressing up on Halloween come to be?
Many Europeans dressed up in costumes to ward off spirits they believed had returned to Earth
Why did trick or treating become popular in the 1930's?
Trick-or-treating is thought to have began as a way for homeowners to reward pranksters for not vandalizing their home on Halloween
Why do we carve jack-o’-lanterns?
The tradition comes from the tale of “Stingy Jack,” a man who cheated the devil and was sentenced to carry a glowing ember in a hollowed-out turnip for eternity
According to Conde Nast, which town in California is said to top the list of most haunted places in the United States?
Bodie