Deep Cuts in Horror
This 1922 silent film is considered the first vampire movie, though it couldn’t legally use the name “Dracula.”
What is Nosferatu?
“In space, no one can hear you scream.”
What is Alien?
This woman in white is said to cry for her lost children in Latin American folklore.
Who is La Llorona?
This holiday originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
What is Halloween?
This vampire counts sheep in a children’s TV show.
Who is Count von Count?
In The Shining, this phrase appears repeatedly on Jack’s typewriter.
What is “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”?
“Be afraid. Be very afraid.”
What is The Fly?
This Japanese ghost crawls on her hands and elbows, dragging her lower body.
Who is Teke Teke?
The Salem Witch Trials took place in this U.S. state.
What is Massachusetts?
This vampire slayer starred in a 90s TV show set in Sunnydale.
Who is Buffy Summers?
This horror film features a videotape that kills viewers seven days after they watch it.
What is The Ring?
“They're here…”
What is Poltergeist?
This cursed road in Texas is said to be haunted by ghostly children who push stalled cars.
What is the San Antonio Ghost Tracks?
This famous ghost ship is said to sail the seas forever.
What is the Flying Dutchman?
This vampire clan sparkles in sunlight in twilight.
Who are the Cullens?
This 1973 film was the first horror movie nominated for a Best Picture Oscar.
What is The Exorcist?
“We dare you to say it five times.”
What is Candyman?
This creature from New Jersey folklore is said to have wings, hooves, and a goat’s head.
What is the Jersey Devil?
This U.S. president’s ghost is said to haunt the White House.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This 15th-century prince inspired the Dracula legend
Who is Vlad the Impaler?
This horror author created the fictional town of Derry, Maine, where many of his stories take place.
Who is Stephen King?
“If Nancy doesn’t wake up screaming, she won’t wake up at all.”
What is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
This Slavic witch lives in a hut that stands on chicken legs.
Who is Baba Yaga?
This spooky-sounding castle is associated with Vlad the Impaler.
What is Bran Castle?
This Anne Rice character was played by Tom Cruise in Interview with the Vampire.
Who is Lestat de Lioncourt?