HORROR MOVIES
In the 1975 movie Jaws, what is the name of the police chief who tries to protect Amity Island?
Martin Brody
What two colors are traditionally associated with Halloween, representing harvest and darkness?
Orange and black
According to vampire folklore, what herb is believed to repel vampires?
Garlic
What singer was nicknamed the "Godfather of Shock Rock" for his theatrical horror-themed performances?
Alice Cooper
What common household food can last for thousands of years without spoiling if stored properly?
Honey
In the original Friday the 13th movie, who is revealed to be the killer?
Pamela Voorhees (Jason's mother)
What European country is most closely associated with the early traditions of carving jack-o'-lanterns?
Ireland
What creature from Greek mythology is half-human and half-bull?
The Minotaur
What 1984 movie featured Ray Parker Jr.'s hit song about paranormal investigators?
Ghostbusters
What animal has three hearts and blue blood?
An octopus
What 1973 horror film features a priest named Father Karras?
The Exorcist
What medieval practice involved people going door to door offering prayers for the dead in exchange for food?
Souling
In European folklore, what supernatural creature is believed to change its appearance to imitate other people or animals?
A shapeshifter
What rock singer released the song Bark at the Moon in 1983?
Ozzy Osbourne
What unusual phenomenon causes some people to hear colors or see sounds?
Synesthesia
In the 1980 film The Shining, what is the name of the hotel where Jack Torrance works?
The Overlook Hotel
What was the original meaning of the word "Halloween"?
All Hallows' Eve
What mythical creature is said to rise from its own ashes after dying in flames?
A phoenix
What 1966 novelty song by Napoleon XIV repeatedly uses the phrase "They're coming to take me away"?
They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!
What country has a town called Hell, which famously freezes over during winter?
Norway
What 1960 horror film features a character named Marion Crane who steals $40,000 before stopping at a motel?
Psycho
During the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, what was believed to happen to the boundary between the living and the dead?
It became thinner, allowing spirits to cross into the world of the living
In Irish folklore, what female spirit is known for wailing to warn of an approaching death?
A banshee
What British rock band released the song Sympathy for the Devil in 1968?
The Rolling Stones
What is the name of the rare atmospheric phenomenon that appears as a glowing ball of electricity during thunderstorms?
Ball lightning