Vocab 1
drive out or attempt to drive out (an evil spirit) from a person or place.
exorcise
werewolf
What is another way to say Halloween?
All Hallows' Eve
What ethnic group brought Halloween to the US?
the Irish
Jamie Lee Curtis starred in what 1978 horror movie?
Halloween
a large sharp tooth, especially a canine tooth of a dog or wolf.
fang
a corpse said to be revived by witchcraft, especially in certain African and Caribbean religions.
What threat is implied when children say, "Trick or treat!" at people's doorsteps?
If you don't give us candy, we will vandalize your property!
What holiday immediately follows Halloween in many countries?
All Saints' Day = November 1
What is the name of the 1973 film involving demonic possession?
The Exorcist
a magic spell; a curse
hex
a mischievous, ugly creature resembling a dwarf.
goblin
What vegetable was once thought to have supernatural powers on Halloween?
cabbage
What is the heaviest pumpkin on record? (pounds!)
2749 lbs
What is the name of the hockey mask wearing villain from Friday the 13th?
Jason
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over an open fire.
cauldron
a female spirit whose wailing warns of an impending death in a house.
banshee
When did Halloween start and what was it called?
Around 600 AD, Samhain
Saint Saens and Franz Liszt both composed spooky songs in the 19th century. Can you name them?
Danse Macabre and Totentanz = Dance of Death
What film franchise is famous for the line, "Do you like scary movies?"
Scream
a ghost or ghostlike image of a person.
apparition
an evil spirit or phantom, especially one supposed to rob graves and feed on dead bodies.
ghoul
What root vegetable did the Irish and Scottish originally carve on Halloween?
Turnips
How did early New Englanders protect themselves from evil spirits?
by hiding shoes in their walls
What is the name of the clown from the film It?
Pennywise