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The Haunted Mind of Riley
100

In Hocus Pocus, what is the name of the cat who helps Dani and Max?

What is Binx?

100

This Irish spirit is said to wail when someone is about to die.

What is a banshee?

100

Halloween falls on the evening before this Christian observance.

What is All Saints' Day / All Hallows' Day?

100

This Michael Jackson song features Vincent Price's famous spoken-word section.

What is "Thriller?"

100

What beverage has Riley's undying loyalty and zero carbonation?

What is iced coffee?
200

In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is Sally made of?

What is ragdoll / stitched fabric?
200

According to a legend, this creature can be killed with a silver bullet.

What is a werewolf?

200

Before pumpkins, jack-o'-lanterns were often carved from this vegetable.

What is turnips?
200
This cartoon dog is famous for investigating supposedly supernatural mysteries.

Who is Scooby-Doo?

200

What is Riley's favorite food?

What is chips and salsa?

300

In Coraline, what does the Other Mother want to sew onto Coraline's eyes?

What is buttons?
300

According to legend, saying this woman's name repeatedly into a mirror may summon her.

Who is Bloody Mary?

300

Halloween traditions were brought to the United States in large part by immigrants from Ireland and this neighboring country.

What is Scotland?

300

In Beetlejuice, what song plays during the famous dinner-table posession scene?

What is "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)?"

300

If Riley disappears at a party, where is she most likely to be?

What is the kitchen?

400

In The Addams Family, Wednesday's younger brother has this name.

What is Pugsley?
400

This creature from Latin American folklore is said to attack livestock and drink their blood.

What is the Chupacabra?

400

People historically wore costumes partly because they believed disguises could protect them from these.

What is ghosts?

400

In Practical Magic, what drink do the Owens women famously make at midnight?

What is margaritas?

400

What is the name of the squeaky toy Riley's dog Sophie must have to go to sleep every night?

What is Boo pillow?

500

In Practical Magic, Sally and Gillian Owens accidentally resurrect this abusive boyfriend.

Who is Jimmy Angelov?

500

In Mexican folklore, this grieving spirit wanders searching for her children.

Who is La Llorona?

500

During World War II, trick-or-treating became less common partly because this sweet ingredient was rationed.

What is sugar?

500

In The Rocky Horror Picture Show, what is Dr. Frank-N-Furter's home planet?

What is Transsexual in the galaxy of Transylvania?

500

What is Riley's favorite thing to do?

What is making food for all her friends?