Brass tacks
What is the most popular Halloween costume for children?
Princess
What famous ghost is said to haunt the Tower of London?
Anne Boleyn.
What is the most commercially successful horror movie of all time?
It.
What film popularized the modern image of a witch with flowing black robes, a pointy hat, and green skin?
Wizard of Oz
Where did the Halloween custom of lighting bonfires begin?
This custom originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. It was done to keep evil spirits away.
What item is banned in California on Halloween?
Silly String.
What does it mean if you see a spider on Halloween?
According to legend, it means that a loved one is watching over you.
Who was the first person to play Frankenstein's monster in a feature film?
Boris Karloff.
What was The Munsters' address?
1313 Mockingbird Lane
Why did people start dressing up in Halloween costumes?
Many Europeans, including the Celtics, dressed in costumes to repel spirits that they believed came back to Earth on what we now know as Halloween.
How many pounds of candy corn are produced each year?
A whopping 35 million pounds of candy corn is made every year—amounting to about 9 billion pieces.
What ghost is said to haunt the White House?
The ghost of Abraham Lincoln.
What was the original title for Disney's Hocus Pocus?
Hocus Pocus was initially called Halloween House—and it was more horror than comedy.
Which horror movie is considered the first "slasher" film?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Where does the term "jack o'lantern" come from?
The term "jack o'lantern" originates from an Irish folktale about a cheap man named "Stingy Jack" who made a deal with the devil
How many pounds was the largest pumpkin ever weighed?
836 lbs
According to folklore, what are the three main ingredients of a witch's brew on Halloween night?
The eye of a newt, the toe of a frog and the wool of a bat.
What was the first horror movie to be nominated for an Academy Award?
The Exorcist earned a whopping 10 Oscar nominations in 1974, including a Best Supporting Actress nod for then-15-year-old Linda Blair.
What is widely considered to be the first horror movie made?
The House of the Devil, made in 1898
What ancient Roman goddess is said to be honored on Halloween?
Pomona, the goddess of fruit and trees—many believe bobbing for apples on Halloween stemmed from Roman traditions to honor her.
In what American state is it illegal to be a priest or nun for Halloween?
Alabama doesn't take clergy costumes lightly: According to Section 13A-14-4, "Whoever, being in a public place, fraudulently pretends by garb or outward array to be a minister of any religion, or nun, priest, rabbi or other member of the clergy, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00 or confinement in the county jail for not more than one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment."
Why do some people wear clothes inside out on Halloween?
Some superstitions state that if you wear your clothes inside out and walk backward on Halloween, you'll see a witch at midnight.
What sort of mask does Michael Myers wear in the original Halloween?
Because the studio had such a small budget, they had to use the cheapest mask they could find. It was a $2 William Shatner mask that they spray-painted white.
One particular serial killer inspired Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Psycho and Silence of the Lambs. Who was it?
Ed Gein.
What medieval English tradition inspired trick-or-treating?
On All Souls Day, the poor would go "souling," knocking on doors and offering prayers for residents' deceased loved ones in exchange for food.