General Halloween
Halloween Characters
Halloween Films
Miscelanea
Halloween History
100
What is the date of halloween?
October 31st
100
Where is Dracula from?
Transylvania
100
"The Shining" saw Jack Nicholson star in one of his most iconic roles, but who wrote the novel (of the same name) on which the film was based?
Stephen King
100
Is Pumpkin is a vegetable or fruit?
Fruit
100
What was used to make lanterns before pumpkins became the norm?
a) Eggplants b) Apples c) Turnips d) Zucchinis
c) Turnips
200
After Knocking at the door on Halloween night what do you say?
Trick or treat
200
In European folklore, this is a man who turns into a wolf at night and devours animals, people, or corpses but returns to human form by day.
Werewolf
200
A film in which 3 witches return from the death to steal people's youth:
Hocus Pocus
200
An alternative name for "Halloween" is...
A. Saints Eve B. All Hallows' Eve C. Allholyween
B. All Hallows' Eve
200
Which country did Halloween originate in?
a) Germany b) USA c) Ireland
c) Ireland
300
What are the two main colors associated with Halloween?
Black & orange
300
This Addams family member has long hair and doesn't speak.
A. Uncle Fester B. Cousin Itt C. Thing
B. Cousin Itt
300
Who directed "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?
A. Henry Selick B. Danny Elfman C. Tim Burton
A. Henry Selick
300
Halloween is the second largest commercial holiday in the U.S. after Christmas. How much do Americans spend on Halloween each year?
a) $200 million b) $1 billion c) $10 billion
c) About $10.6 billion
300
What ancient people were the first to celebrate Halloween?
a) The Celts b) The Anglosaxons c) The Jutes
a) The Celts
400
What is the only mammal that can fly?
A bat
400
They are usually portrayed as strong but robotic beings with rotting flesh.
Zombie
400
From which year is the original Scream film?
A. 1989 B. 1996 C. 2001
B. 1996
400
In the United States, the first citywide celebration of Halloween was in _______ in 1921.
a. Minnesota
b. Arizona
c. New York
d. Wisconsin
a. Minnesota
400
What is the name of the ancient festivity that later became Halloween?
a) Beltane b) Hallveen c) Samhain
c) Samhain
500
This part of the pumpkin can be roasted for a salty treat.
Seeds
500
What do we call a man who practices witchcraft?
A warlock
500
In which film does Freddy Krueger first appear?
a) Friday the 13th
b) Halloween
c) A Nightmare on Elm Street
c) A Nightmare on Elm Street
500
What is a group of witches called?
A coven
500
In which century did the tradition to go "trick-or-treating" started?
a) 16th century b) 17th century c)18th century
a) 16th century
600
What is the name of these lanterns made of pumpkins?
Jack-o’-lantern
600
What is the name of the real person that inspired Count Dracula?
a) Vladislav the Poker b) Vlad the Impaler c) Vlad the Conqueror
b) Vlad the Impaler
600
Which film is the iconic line, "I see dead people", from?
A.The Shining B. The Exorcist C.The Sixth Sense
C.The Sixth Sense
600
What US State produces the most pumpkins?
A. Kansas
B. Idaho
C. Illinois
C. Illinois
600
Wearing costumes can be traced back to the ancient Celtic people, why did they do this?
To protect themselves from evil spirits