Witch, Please:
Witches in history, pop culture and literature
Witches in history, pop culture and literature
In the late 1600s, this Massachusetts town became the epicenter for the infamous with trials.
What is Salem.
Bonus 100 for the person who answered the question correctly: The name of the first accused "witch" tried at the Salem Witch Trials was
This Euphoria Actor, who also starred in Saltburn, will play Frankenstein's Monster in Netflix's Frankenstein debuting in November
Who is Jacob Elordi? Bonus 100 for the person who answered correctly: This actor plays Dr. Frankenstein in the same movie…
This Latin American Holiday celebrates deceased loved ones with altars, marigolds and sugar skulls....
What is Dia de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) Bonus 100 for anyone whoever answered question correctly: The holiday starts on this day...
This candy shares the same names as a galaxy?
Ghostface isn't just a mask- he's the recurring killer in this slasher film franchise
What is Scream.
Bonus 100 for the person that answered the question correctly:
The 1972 film __ _______ ____ __ __ _____ (6 words) was Wes Craven's first, and to Shelby, his most disturbing film- beating out even the Hills Have Eyes and Nightmare on Elm Street.
This figure, accused of witchcraft in 1431, was burned at the stake but later canonized as a saint.
Hint: Chappelle Roan has used this martyr's costume as a stage costume, and Zendaya to the Met Gala
Who is Joan of Arc?
Bonus 100 for the person who answered the question correctly:
The country Joan of Arc was from is
This H.G. Wells novel features invisible, tentacled martians attacking Earth...
What is The War of the Worlds? Bonus 100 for the person who answers correctly: Who created a telling of the World of the Wars on Halloween Eve 1938 that was a simulated new report over the radio, that caused widespread panic?
This three-headed dog guarded the gates of Hades (the Underworld)?
What is Cerberus?
Bonus 100 for whoever gets the question correct: The underworld was named after the Greek God, Hades. His wife's name was…
What candy does Bart Simpson famously eat?
What are Butterfingers.
Bonus 100 for whoever answers the question correctly: What is the name of Bart Simpson's youngest sibling?
In this horror series featured on Shudder, each episode adapt horror comics into short, terrifying tales. It is inspired by the 1982 film of the same name, starring Henry Northrup.
What is Creepshow. Bonus 100 for whoever got the question correct: The 'mascot' of Creepshow is called (2 words) ______ ________.
This witchy trio protected the world from demons on a hit WB show that ran from 1998 to 2006.
Who are the Charmed Ones? ('Charmed' is also fine).
Bonus 100 for the person who answered the question correctly: The names of the three original Charmed sisters are...
This "dancing clown" is actually an ancient cosmic evil in Stephen King's novel, a TV movie adaptation and a recent reboot.
Who is Pennywise the Clown (just Pennywise is ok).
Bonus 100 for the person who answers correctly: What is the name of the latest actor to play Pennywise?
Hint; Also starring in the prequel TV series coming soon to HBO Max- Welcome to Darby.
Some European Folklore warns that if this bird taps on your window, it means death is near...
What is a raven? Bonus 100 for whoever got the question correct: Edgar Allan Poe is responsible for writing "The Raven". What is the town he helped make famous, and later died in?
There's "no wrong way to eat" this candy
What are Reese's". Bonus 100 for whoever answers the question correctly: What company created Reeses?
This Mike Flanagan Netflix series about a haunted mansion became a binge-worth October favorite in 2018 featuring the bent neck lady.
This Grimm fairytale had a witch living in a candy covered house in the forest...
What is Hansel and Gretel.
Bonus 100 for the person who answered correctly: Gretel outsmarts the witch by....
In this movie, a ghost crawls from a well and haunts VHS tapes.
What is the Ring?
Bonus 100 for whoever gets the question correct: The ring is the American version of the movie. The first version of the ring is from this country
Daily Double 800: The name of the Underworld River that needs to be crossed to get to the afterlife, with the help of the ferryman Charon...
What is the River Styx
Bonus 100 for whoever answered the question correctly: Name one song from the band of the same name (Styx)...
This Japanese candy, produced by Nestle, is famous for dozens of flavors, from original to wasabi to cheesecake?
What is Kit Kat.
Bonus 100 for whoever answered the question correctly: THIS was the original flavor for Kit Kats- NOT chocolate...
DAILY DOUBLE 800: This 1999 found-footage film followed students into the woods of Burketsville, Maryland and had viewers saying "I'm so scared right now".
What is the Blair Witch Project.
Bonus 100 point question for whoever answered the question correctly:
Shelby's favorite found footage film is written and starring Mark Duplass, directed by Patrick Brice (his senior thesis project and first film), and streams on Netflix. A videographer responds to a craigslist ad for a one-day job recording a dying man, but things take some weird turns and things are not so Peach-y.
DAILY DOUBLE: 1000
In the critically panned Suicide Squad (2016) Cara Delevigne plays the witch character named
Who is Dr. June Moone (Will also accept June or June Moone or Enchantress).
Bonus 100 for the person who answered correctly: The name of the character June Moone dated is…
Washington Irving's tale about a headless horsemen, which was later adapted into a movie starring Johnny Depp, was called
What is Sleepy Hollow?
Bonus 100 for whoever answered correctly: What actress raven haired actress dyed her hair bleach blond to play the lead role opposite Johnny Depp in Sleepy Hollow?
Greek and Roman funerary practices often placed these in a corpse's mouth to pay the ferryman.
What are coins?
Bonus 100 for whoever answered correctly:
This culture has a similar lore, except the dead must cross the Sanzu River paying the toll with the coin offering? (What is Japanese, more specifically Japanese Budhism)
This candy company, founded in 1911, makes snickers, m&m's, milky way and Twix.
What is Mars.
Bonus 100 for whoever answered the question correctly:
What is the name coined by Mars that are the miniatures of the original-sized candies handed out at Trick r Treat?
DAILY DOUBLE, 2000:
This director has created two of the most critically acclaimed horror movies in modern cinema: Hereditary and Midsommar
Who is Ari Aster. Bonus 100 points for whoever got question correct: Grieving Dani is played by this actress in Midsommar.