Halloween History
Halloween's name in the Catholic Tradition
All Hallow's Eve
Who was the killer in Halloween?
Michael Myers
Dracula features this iconic monster
Vampire(s)
Who wrote the horror novel It
Stephen King
This emotion is caused by dangerous or scary images and situations
Fear
The root vegetable used in Jack'o'lanterns before pumpkins
Turnip(s)
What is Jason's weapon of choice in the Friday the 13th franchise?
A Machete
Werewolves are vulnerable to this precious metal
Silver
In which work of Shakespeare does the rhyme "Double, Double, Toil and Trouble.." appear?
Macbeth
This hormone is released as part of the fear response, heightening heart rate, carbohydrate metabolism, and breathing
Adrenaline
The term ‘guising’ is in reference to which Halloween tradition?
Costumes
This substance was used to mimic blood in the horror classic Psycho
Hershey's chocolate syrup
This monster is known for collecting the organs and lifeforce of its victims to replace its own
Mummy(s)
In Vasilisa the Beautiful, the titular character is sent to labor for this legendary witch
The Baba Yaga
This psychological phenomenon is why horror movies make such good first dates
The Misappropriation of Arousal
What did the titular "Stingy Jack" do to be cursed to carry a Jack'o'Lantern for all time?
He cheated The Devil.
This insect species is associated with the phantasmal killer Candyman
Bees
This type of spirit/creature is known for its tricks, kidnapping, and courts in European Lore (Includes Goblins, Redcaps, and Banshees)
The Fey
These authors compiled European folktales for children
The Brothers Grimm
This phenomenon explains the discomfort and fear generated by objects or images bearing human-like qualities
The Uncanny Valley
This ancient Celtic festival was Christianized into Halloween
Samhain
In the rules of Slashers, who survives the killer?
The Final Girl
In The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, "The Headless Horseman" is this kind of sullen spirit
Dullahan (Hobgoblin)
This 15th Century work describes methods for the trying and discovery of witches
The Malleus Malificarum
These are the four basic fear responses found in humans
Fight, Flight, Freeze, Faint