"Here's Johnny"
The Shining
This character is dressed as someone you may see at a circus, but isn't too friendly...
Pennywise
True or False: Halloween is the #1 grossing holiday in annual consumer sales.
False: Christmas is 1st, Halloween is 2nd
How many pieces of candy does the average house give to each trick-or-treater?
2
These originated in Ireland using turnips instead of pumpkins
Jack O Lanterns
“Oh look, another glorious morning. Makes me sick!”
Hocus Pocus
This character's original mask was molded from a Detroit Red Wings goalie mask
Jason
This state produces up to five times more pumpkins than any other state.
Illinois
more than 15,000 acres
How many calories are in an average trick-or-treater’s Halloween stash?
11,000
The association of this animal and spookiness started in the Middle Ages, when they were considered a symbol of the Devil.
Black Cats
"Hello, Clarice"
Silence of the Lambs
This character has blood poured over her at a school dance
Carry
What famous magician died on Halloween?
Harry Houdini
How many pounds of candy corn are produced each year?
35 million
After the end of sugar rationing during this war, candy companies realized the money-making power of Halloween and candy was incorporated into trick-or-treating
World War II
“Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep.”
Nightmare on Elm Street
This character is a fright-masked, knife maniac who stalks high-school students
Ghostface
What is the most commercially successful horror movie of all time?
It
What is the most popular Halloween candy in America?
Skittles
This popular Halloween candy was originally meant to look like chicken feed.
Candy Corn
"They're Here!"
Poltergeist
This character steals a car and escapes jail and returns to his quiet hometown to look for his next victims.
Michael Myers
According to Billboard Music - this is the most popular Halloween song.
Thriller - Michael Jackson
This candy is associated with E.T.
Reese's Pieces
This day was traditionally referred to as Devil’s Night, Goosy Night, and Cabbage Night.
Mischief Night