Haunted Hollywood
This shape-shifting clown, known for its red balloon and terrifying presence, haunts the children of Derry, Maine, in Stephen King's novel "It".
Pennywise
This legendary sea monster from Scottish folklore is said to dwell in the depths of a fresh water lake, with many reported sightings over the years.
Loch Ness Monster
In addition to orange, white, and green, pumpkins can also naturally grow in this vibrant color, often associated with royalty.
Purple
In Mexico, this holiday, celebrated around the same time as Halloween, focuses on honoring deceased loved ones with altars, marigolds, and sugar skulls.
Day of the Dead
This candy, known for its colorful shell and chocolate center, consistently ranks as one of the top-selling treats during the Halloween season in the United States.
M&Ms
This 1960 Alfred Hitchcock thriller is famous for its chilling shower scene and eerie musical score.
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Psycho
This vampire from Bram Stoker's famous novel is known for his eerie castle in Transylvania and his thirst for blood.
Count Dracula
On average, a pumpkin contains about this many seeds, which can range anywhere from a few hundred to a thousand depending on the size.
500
The tradition of wearing costumes on Halloween is believed to have started as a way to disguise oneself from these.
Ghost/Spirits
This popular Halloween candy, was originally marketed as "chicken feed" when it was first released in the 1880s.
Candy Corn
This masked killer, known for their haunting phone calls and distinctive white face, terrorizes the characters in the Scream film series.
Ghostface
This giant sea monster is often depicted as a massive octopus or squid, capable of dragging entire ships down into the ocean.
Kraken
This U.S. state, known for its rich soil and agricultural output, produces more pumpkins annually than any other state, accounting for over 40% of the nation's pumpkin harvest.
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Illinois
The tradition of trick-or-treating, where children go door-to-door collecting sweets, is believed to have originated in this European country known for its folklore and Halloween customs.
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Ireland
This candy bar was named after the beloved family horse of its creator.
Snickers
This 1973 horror film was the first of its genre to receive a "Best Picture" Oscar nomination.
The Exorcist
This creature was first mentioned in the Epic of Gilgamesh as a guardian of the Cedar Forest and had the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle.
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Griffin
The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed over 2,700 pounds and was grown in this European country.
Belgium
The modern name "Halloween" comes from this phrase, which refers to the evening before All Saints' Day.
All Hallows' Eve
Known for their iconic honeycomb texture, these candies were originally called "Mars Men" before adopting a name inspired by a famous U.S. general.
Milk Duds
This year marks the release of the original Halloween movie, introducing the world to the iconic horror villain Michael Myers.
1978
Known as the king of all serpents, this legendary snake is said to have the ability to kill with a single glance.
Basilisk
Before pumpkins became the go-to choice, this vegetable was originally used in Ireland and Scotland to carve jack-o'-lanterns.
Turnips
The tradition of trick-or-treating is believed to have roots in this medieval practice, where the poor would go door-to-door on All Souls' Day, offering prayers for the dead in exchange for food.
"Souling"
This candy, known for its ability to withstand high temperatures, was included in U.S. soldiers' rations during World War II to provide a quick source of energy.
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Tootsie Rolls