Halloween Pop Culture
The name of the main antagonist in "Stranger Things" season 4.
Who is Vecna?
This Halloween tradition, where children go door-to-door for treats, has roots in ancient Celtic customs and the practice of dressing in costumes to ward off spirits.
What is trick-or-treating?
The King of Pop has an undeniable Halloween classic, along with an iconic album of the same name. The zombies in the music video add to the spook factor too.
What is "Thriller"?
Despite the rumours of apparitions in this building, it is also well know for hosting wedding ceremonies and receptions.
What is Arts and Convocation Hall?
This candy, often disliked yet iconic during Halloween, has a name that suggests it contains a vegetable.
What is candy corn?
This famous actor is well known for his many iconic roles, just recently reprising an old role for the movie "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice".
Who is Michael Keaton?
This iconic Halloween monster was created by Mary Shelley in a ghost story writing competition amongst friends.
Who is Frankenstein's Monster?
This iconic Halloween song by Bobby Pickett mentions a large variety of different monsters and creatures.
What is "Monster Mash"?
Rumoured to be haunted and known for its maze-like hallways, this building is most well known for hosting arts and literature classes.
What is Henry Marshall Tory Building?
The main villain in the horror franchise named after this holiday.
Who is Michael Myers?
This 1993 film is a well known Halloween classic, and also named after a common magic spell.
What is Hocus Pocus?
This nocturnal bird, often featured in Halloween imagery, was once thought to be a witch's familiar.
What is an owl?
This quintessential halloween song by Rockwell captures the feeling of paranoia, and features Michael Jackson to go along with it.
What is "Somebody's Watching Me"?
This historic University of Alberta building, once nicknamed "the morgue" by students in 1916, is rumoured to be haunted and now serves as a residence for graduate students.
What is Pembina Hall?
Animal shelters will not allow the adoption of this animal on Halloween.
What is a black cat?
The 1993 Drama/Thriller "The X Files" features one well known poster with a UFO and specific phrase on it.
What is "I want to believe"?
These two vegetables were originally carved into lanterns during Halloween before pumpkins became the norm.
What are potatoes or turnips?
This 2019 hit by Billie Eilish makes a perfect accompaniment to any Halloween party.
What is "Bad Guy"?
Despite many rumours of ghostly apparitions, these structures on campus are used primarily for operational purposes and remain closed to the public.
What are maintenance tunnels?
This popular seasonal retail store first opened in 1983, becoming synonymous with Halloween costumes and decorations.
What is Spirit Halloween?
In "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" Halloween episode, everyone is convinced there is a ghost in one specific suite.
What is Suite 613?
Halloween dates back approximately this many years, originating from ancient traditions and celebrations.
What is 2000 years?
This 1994 song by the Backstreet Boys, with a music video featuring werewolves, ghouls, and vampires, became a Halloween dance staple.
What is "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)"?
Rumoured to have ghostly appearances in its basement, this building remains one of the most popular study spots on the University of Alberta campus.
What is Rutherford Library?
You can be fined for using Silly String on Halloween in this location.
What is Hollywood?