Horror Movies
In 1979, this camp made yet another attempt to reopen which failed and set off a chain of events that led to the deaths of dozens of teenagers and adults.
What is Camp Crystal Lake?
"Life's no fun without a good scare"
What is "This is Halloween?"
A holiday filled with mystery, magic and superstition, this day began as a Celtic end-of-summer festival during which people felt especially close to deceased relatives and friends.
What is Halloween?
Barophobia
What is the fear of gravity?
This quintessential Halloween treat was once known as chicken feed.
What is candy corn?
A candy-maker by the name of George Renniger at Wunderle Candy Co. of Philadelphia in the 1880s created the candy.
1968's Night of the Living Dead takes place in this state.
What is Pennsylvania?
"You try to scream but terror takes the sound before you make it"
These activities were thought to ward off ghosts. *must get 1 of 3 possible answers*
What is wear lighting jack-o'-lanterns, costumes and light bonfires?
Decidophobia
What is the fear of making decisions?
This city is home to the largest Halloween parade in the world.
What is New York City (Greenwich Village)?
This author holds the record of the most book-to-movie adaptations in the horror genre.
Who is Stephen King?
"The zombies were having fun, the party had just begun
The guests included Wolfman, Dracula, and his son"
What is "Monster Mash?"
This was placed outside of homes to appease ghosts and prevent them from attempting to enter.
What is a bowl of food?
Samhainophobia
What is the fear of Halloween?
This candy is the most popular in the U.S. (according to a 2023 poll)
What are Reese's Peanut Butter Cups?
2nd place is Snickers
3-Way tie for third: Candy Corn, Kit Kats, M&Ms
This film director created movies that continue to frighten us when we see birds, unkempt mansions and motel showers.
Who is Alfred Hitchcock?
"Ooh Eeh Ooh Ah Aah Ting Tang Walla Walla Bing Bang"
What is "Witch Doctor?"
This word means "Wise Woman" in Old English.
What is "witch?" (wicce)
Coulrophobia
What is the fear of clowns?
Open trunks of cars are decorated and filled with candy in this new tradition that has children going from car to car in a local parking lot.
What is Trunk-or-Treat?
This film, which emerged in the mid-1890s is considered to be the first horror film.
What is Le Manoir du Diable (The House of the Devil)?
(Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror was released in 1922)
"I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand"
What is "Werewolves of London?"
Bonfires attracted insects, which attracted this animal that is now associated with Halloween.
What are bats?
Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia
What is the fear of of long words?
The amount of money Americans spent on costumes for their pets in 2023.
What is $700 million?