Costume Chaos
What Halloween costume usually includes a pointed hat, a broom, and a black outfit?
a witch
In traditional vampire folklore, what common object is believed to repel vampires?
Garlic
In Scream, what is the name commonly given to the masked killer wearing a black robe and ghost-like mask?
Ghostface
What do you call a sudden, startling moment in a horror movie designed to make you jump?
A jump scare
What date is Halloween celebrated every year?
October 31
What creature costume represents someone who transforms from a human into a wolf during a full moon?
werewolf
What monster is often shown with green skin, bolts in its neck, and a flat-topped head?
Frankenstein's monster.
In Halloween (1978), what is the name of the masked killer who stalks babysitters?
Michael Myers
Michael Myers
A character slowly approaches a mysterious sound.
Is this suspense or a jumpscare?
Suspense
What vegetable is commonly carved into a jack-o'-lantern?
A pumpkin
What do you call a costume that imitates a specific character from a movie, video game, or anime?
Cosplay
What undead creature is often shown walking slowly and craving brains?
a zombie
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, who is the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town?
Jack Skellington
You hear footsteps behind you, but every time you turn around, nobody is there. What feeling is the scene trying to create?
Suspense, anxiety, or fear.
A witch has 3 black cats, 2 owls, and 4 bats. How many animals does she have in total?
9 animals.
You're dressing up as a character who fights crime, wears a cape, and has a secret identity. What type of costume might you choose?
Superhero
What legendary creature is said to live in the sea and lure sailors with its singing?
a siren
In Coraline, what unsettling feature distinguishes the Other Mother and the alternate versions of the characters?
They have buttons for eyes
Why might a horror movie become very quiet right before something scary happens?
To build suspense and make the scare more surprising
You enter a dark room with a candle, a fireplace, and a lantern. You have only one match. What do you light first? (Hint: This is a trick question)
The match
A costume has a crown, a long cape, and a scepter. Give two possible characters or roles the person could represent.
a king or queen
What creature from Greek mythology has snakes for hair and can turn people to stone with her gaze?
medusa
In It, what is the name of the terrifying clown who haunts Derry?
Pennywise
A character receives a text message that says, “I can see you.” She looks around, but nobody is there. What are two possible explanations, and what could she do next?
Someone may be watching her, or the message could be a prank. She could move somewhere safe, contact someone she trusts, and look for reliable clues.
A haunted house has 3 floors. Each floor has 4 rooms, and each room has 2 windows. How many windows are there?
24 windows.
Three friends dress as a vampire, a witch, and a ghost. Which costume traditionally has no reflection in a mirror?
a vampire
What creature from Greek mythology is half-human and half-horse?
a centaur
n Hocus Pocus, what is the last name of the three witch sisters?
Sanderson
The audience sees a shadow moving behind a character, but the character keeps talking without noticing it. Why might this make the scene more suspenseful?
The audience knows there may be danger, but the character does not.
A mysterious message says: 'I follow you all day, but disappear in darkness. I copy your shape but never speak.' What am I?
a shadow
You have 10 minutes, black clothes, face paint, and a cardboard box. Name a creative costume you could make and explain how.
Robot, black cat, spooky doll
What is the main difference between a zombie and a ghost in traditional horror stories?
A zombie is typically a reanimated physical body; a ghost is a spirit
In horror movies, characters sometimes ignore warnings and enter a dark basement alone. What classic horror-movie mistake are they making?
Ignoring danger signs and investigating a dangerous place alone.
What is the difference between suspense and a jump scare?
Suspense builds tension; a jump scare is a sudden startling moment.
What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs, and can be spooky when it strikes midnight?
a clock
You have a limited budget and must create a recognizable costume without buying anything new. What three things could you do?
using anything from home
A creature can transform into another person's exact appearance and voice. What is it and what makes this ability especially dangerous?
A shapeshifter and it creates mistrust because people cannot easily tell who is genuine.
A horror film repeatedly shows a broken clock before each major event. What might the director be using this repeated image to do?
Suspense!
The camera slowly moves toward a closed closet door while eerie music plays. Nothing happens yet. Is this suspense or a jump scare?
Suspense. The scene builds tension as the audience waits to see what is behind the closet door.
A witch says, 'Everything I say is a lie.' Is the statement true or false? Explain the problem.
It creates a paradox. If the statement is true, then she is lying; if it is false, then not everything she says is a lie.