Classic Horror Films
Modern Halloween and Horror Films
Halloween Origins and Traditions
Halloween Treats
Famous Ghosts and Haunted Locations
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This 1960 Alfred Hitchcock film is famous for its horrifying shower scene.
Psycho
100
Is it a Holiday movie? Is it a Halloween movie? The debate may never be settled for this classic Tim Burton movie about two holidays colliding.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
100
These spooky lights, which are now carved from pumpkins, originally were made from a variety of root vegetables, like the turnip seen here.
Jack-o-Lantern
100
Unfortunately for this tricolor Halloween candy, it is the least popular choice for a Halloween treat in the US.
Candy Corn
100
Say her name three times while looking into a mirror and this famous ghost is said to appear behind you, so you better watch out!
Bloody Mary
200
In this classic black-and-white horror film, the title doctor exclaims "It's Alive!" when his monster comes to life.
Frankenstein
200
The Sanderson Sisters return from their slumber to suck the soul of a virgin and gain eternal life in this Disney Halloween classic.
Hocus Pocus
200
At a traditional Halloween party, you may see a tub of these floating in water, and be encouraged to "bob" for them with your mouth.
Apples
200
This delicious mashup of chocolate and peanut butter is currently the most popular Halloween candy in the US.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
200
While staying at the White House, Winston Churchill is said to have seen the ghost of this president, who was assassinated at Ford's Theater.
Abraham Lincoln
300
Jon Carpenter directed this classic horror film about Michael Myers escaping from prison and wreaking havoc on the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois.
Halloween
300
In this British Horror Comedy, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost hunker down in their favorite pub to fight off hordes of the undead.
Shaun of the Dead
300
While not the nicest thing to do to your neighbor, the victim of this Halloween trick might find their house covered in toilet paper when they wake up on November 1st.
TPing a House
300
Ouch! This hard candy with a violent-sounding name has caused more dental issues than any other kind of candy you might find in a trick-or-treat bucket.
Jawbreaker
300
Benjamin Franklin is said to be a very active ghost, giving sightings in several locations in this Pennsylvania city - he's been spotted in Old City Hall, Independence Hall, and Christ Church.
Philadelphia
400
While not technically the first movie to feature zombies, this 1968 George A. Romero film helped popularize the concept of flesh-eating undead for modern audiences.
The Night of the Living Dead
400
You wouldn't want to cross this demon-possessed doll, featured in the Conjuring franchise; she doesn't always play nice.
Anabelle
400
In this Asian island nation, Halloween only recently became popular and is primarily celebrated by adults who dress in detailed costumes and party well into the night.
Japan
400
It's no surprise that this candy company's chocolate is the most popular Halloween candy in the state of Pennsylvania (according to USA Today), considering it originated there.
Hershey
400
The Stanley Hotel, located in Colorado, is said to be one of the most haunted locations in the US and was the inspiration for this famous Stephen King novel/movie.
The Shining
500
Jason Vorhees is often misremembered as the killer in the original Friday the 13th movie. In reality, it was this person who terrorized Camp Crystal Lake.
Pamela Vorhees | Jason's Mother
500
Featured in Stephen King's IT franchise, this evil dancing clown returns to Derry, Maine every 27 years to feed on the fear of the town's children.
Pennywise
500
The modern-day Halloween that we celebrate today is thought to be based on this Celtic/Pagan festival.
Samhain (pronounced SAH-Win)
500
This individually wrapped candy has a caramel or taffy-like consistency and is traditionally made with a chocolate flavor.
Tootsie Roll
500
Perhaps you'll meet the ghost of this woman, who was famously accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in the 1800's, if stay at her haunted home in Massachusetts, which was converted into a bed and breakfast.
Lizzie Borden