History of Halloween
What country did Halloween originally come from?
Ireland
Amongst other popular Halloween activities, there is one that you ‘bob’ for a certain item. What is this item?
Apples
What is the name of the villain in Psycho?
Norman Bates
What horror movie from 1973 is based off a true story and deals with demonic possession?
The Exorcist
What horror movie from 2014 deals with a monster from a children’s pop up book?
The Babadook
To avoid their children causing mischief, parents created an activity for them to participate in on Halloween night, which still continues to this day. What is this activity?
Trick-or-treat
According to IMDB, what is the number one Halloween movie?
Hocus Pocus
Frankenstein is one of the first horror movies to hit the big screen, but it is originally based off a novel. Who is the author of Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley
What form of communication does the killer use to contact their main targets in Scream?
Phone Call
As the title implies, in The Visit the protagonists leave for a trip. Who are they going to visit?
Their grandparents
Aside from its Pagan origins, Halloween also stems from a Christian holiday. What is this holiday?
All Saint’s Day
Transylvania is a popular location for many horror stories — especially regarding vampires. What country is it located in?
Romania
Nosferatu is a silent film from 1922, and it is a loose adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. What country does this film come from?
Germany
What famous actor got his first big break in Nightmare on Elm Street?
Johnny Depp
The Conjuring, like many other horror movies, is based off a true story; including the characters. What are the names of the paranormal investigators who try to help the family?
Ed and Lorraine Warren
Halloween is not a recent phenomenon, dating back as far as 5,000 years. It originated from a Celtic festival — what was it called?
Samhain
In the state of Alabama, there is a costume that is illegal to dress up as. What is it?
A nun
Who is the famous director of the horror films Psycho and The Birds?
Alfred Hitchcock
Who is the killer in Friday the 13th?
Pamela Vorhees (Jason’s mom)
In The Ring, anyone who watches the videotape gets a phone call foretelling their death. How long do they have before they die?
Seven days
Pumpkins, given their origins in the New World, were NOT the original jack-o-lanterns. What used to be carved instead?
Turnips
Candy corn is one of the most iconic candies for the spooky season. What was it originally called?
Chicken feed
In Bram Stoker’s Dracula, there are many characters who work to defeat the Count. Who is the main hunter of Dracula and is the one that guides the rest of the group?
Van Helsing
Stephen King is known for his horror stories, The Shining being one of them. This movie takes places in a hotel, but what real life hotel did King stay in that inspired him to write the novel?
The Stanley Hotel
In Saw, the victims have to face difficult decisions and challenges. The killer, Jigsaw, emphasizes this when speaking with them. What is his iconic line?
“I want to play a game”