Movies
This 1996 horror movie, featuring the masked killer Ghostface, revived the slasher genre with its mix of suspense, horror, and meta-humor."
What is Scream?
This creature, brought to life by Dr. Victor Frankenstein, is made from stitched-together body parts and has become an iconic Halloween monster.
Who is Frankenstein's monster?
This Halloween tradition involves going door-to-door in costume, asking for candy from neighbors.
What is trick-or-treating?
Halloween is celebrated on this date each year, when kids and adults alike dress up and indulge in spooky fun.
What is October 31st?
It’s said that if this animal crosses your path on Halloween, it will bring you bad luck.
What is a black cat?
In this 1978 horror movie, the masked killer Michael Myers stalks teenagers on Halloween night, creating one of the most iconic horror franchises.
What is Halloween?
In folklore, this character is often depicted as flying on a broomstick and accompanied by a black cat.
What is a witch?
People often carve faces into this vegetable to make Jack-o’-lanterns as part of Halloween celebrations.
What is a pumpkin?
The holiday of Halloween has its origins in this ancient Celtic festival, marking the end of the harvest season.
What is Samhain?
Seeing this creature, especially if it has eight legs, on Halloween is thought to mean that a deceased loved one is watching over you.
What is a spider?
In Beetlejuice, this spooky 'bio-exorcist' character must be summoned by saying his name three times, leading to a chaotic series of supernatural events."
Who is Beetlejuice?
This vampire count, created by author Bram Stoker, is infamous for his thirst for blood and is from Transylvania.
Who is Count Dracula?
It’s a Halloween tradition to wear these, thought to help ward off evil spirits that roam on Halloween night.
What are costumes?
In medieval times, poor people would go door-to-door offering prayers for the dead in exchange for these small treats.
What are soul cakes?
Halloween lore suggests that if you do this at midnight in front of a something, you might see your future spouse.
What is look into the mirror?
This classic 1993 Disney movie follows three resurrected witches and a talking black cat in Salem, Massachusetts.
What is Hocus Pocus?
This spooky, talking doll from the Child's Play horror series is possessed by the spirit of a killer and has haunted audiences since 1988.
Who is Chucky?
This country, known for its Celtic roots, is where the holiday of Halloween is thought to have originated, traditionally celebrated as Samhain.
What is Ireland?
In the early 20th century, children often played tricks and pranks, leading to Halloween being known as 'Mischief Night' in some places.
What is pranking?
If this nocturnal bird is seen or heard near a house on Halloween, it’s believed to be an omen of death or bad luck.
What is an owl?
This animated Tim Burton movie features Jack Skellington, the 'Pumpkin King' of Halloween Town, who tries to bring Christmas to his world.
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
This ghostly figure is known for scaring travelers who cross his bridge in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, often appearing headless.
Who is the Headless Horseman?
This traditional Halloween game involves trying to catch apples with your teeth as they float in a tub of water, often played at parties.
What is bobbing for apples?
Halloween became widely celebrated in the United States in this century, as Irish immigrants brought their Halloween traditions with them.
What is the 19th century?
On Halloween night, putting this herb in your pockets or by your door was thought to protect you from evil spirits.
What is rosemary?