Spooky Cinema
Holiday History
Halloween Traditions
Halloween Pop Culture
100

The iconic line, "I see dead people" is from this horror film

What is the Sixth Sense?

100

This Halloween activity gained traction in the 1930s in America, stemming from a tradition of pranking, which became dangerous during the Great Depression. 

What is trick-or-treating?

100

This (potentially unsanitary) fall fruit activity was originally a mating ritual, where girls would mark their names on this fruit for potential suitors to pick up.

What is bobbing for apples?

100

This is what we call a pumpkin once it's been carved. 

What is a jack o lantern

200

In the movie Beetlejuice, this is the phrase you say to summon Beetlejuice.

What is "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice" (or Beetlejuice 3x)

200

In Medieval Europe, it was believed that devils and witches could disguise themselves as this animal, which is now viewed as a symbol for Halloween.

What is a black cat?

200

This store pops up for Halloween each year.

What is Spirit?

200

This dance is allegedly a "graveyard smash" that "caught on in a flash"

What is the Monster Mash

300
This is the name of the girl who visits Halloweentown on her 13th Halloween. 

What is Marni?

300
This popular Halloween candy was originally called "Chicken Feed"

What is candy corn?

300

This east coast state has the biggest Halloween parade in the US.

What is New York?

300

This pop culture icon who had a comeback with a blockbuster film was the most popular Halloween costume in 2023. 

Who is Barbie

400
The witches in Hocus Pocus are known as the ______ sisters. 

Who are the Sanderson sisters

400

The evening before this Christian holiday was called All Hallows Eve, which eventually became Halloween. 

What is All Saints Day?

400

This midwest US state produces the most pumpkins.

What is Illinois?

400

This celebrity is known for their Halloween parties, and dressed up as a worm in 2022.

Who is Heidi Klum?

500

Ethan Hawke starred in all these Halloween movies EXCEPT:

- Insidious

- Sinister

- The Purge

- The Black Phone

What is Insidious?

500

Samhainophobia refers to what fear?

What is the fear of Halloween?

500

Before the pumpkin, these root vegetables were first used to make Jack-O-Lanterns. (2 acceptable answers)

What are turnips and potatoes?

500

This famous magician died on Halloween.

Who is Harry Houdini?