Myths & Traditions
Crossing paths with this animal is said to bring bad luck.
What is a black cat?
Casper's famous nickname is meant to show he's not so scary.
What is Casper the Friendly Ghost?
The first horror film to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar tells the story of a young girl named Regan who is possessed by a demon.
What is The Exorcist?
Repeat this phrase 3 times in front of a mirror to see a ghost appear.
What is Bloody Mary?
This Halloween candy has consistently ranked as the most popular in the U.S.
What are Reese's Peanut Butter Cups?
What is Reese's?
Inspired by the medieval English tradition known as "souling," this Halloween tradition has sadly seen a decline in recent years.
What is trick-or-treating?
R.L. Stine authors this children's horror book series.
What is Goosebumps?
In 2002's "The Ring," what now outdated piece of media is used to pass on the deadly curse that kills the viewer in seven days?
What is a videotape?
What is a VHS tape?
What is a VHS?
This type of ghost or spirit is known for causing physical disturbances.
What is a poltergeist?
Yellow, orange, and white are the signature colors of this controversial sweet.
What is candy corn?
Many Europeans believed engaging in this activity would repel the spirits returning to Earth on Halloween.
What are costumes?
What is dressing up?
This spooky dance involves people pretending to be zombies moving like skeletons.
What is the Monster Mash?
The marketing for this 2007 found-footage horror film included trailers showing the terrified reactions of theater audiences instead of movie footage.
What is Paranormal Activity?
This paranormal phenomenon captured in photos and video is frequently debunked as dust, bugs, and lens flares.
What are orbs?
What is an orb?
While trick-or-treating, seeing this colored object outside signals allergy-free treats at that home.
What is a blue pumpkin?
Rooted in Navajo culture, this creature is often associated with the full moon but is not affected by silver.
What is a skinwalker?
This fictional hometown of Mystery Inc. is the setting for many of the gang's adventures and stories.
What is Coolsville?
Jason Voorhees dawns his signature hockey mask in this installment of the "Friday the 13th" franchise.
What is Friday the 13th Part 3?
What Friday the 13th 3?
This U.S. city is considered the most haunted city in the country.
What is New Orleans, Louisiana?
What is New Orleans?
These two brands made the first ever "fun-sized" candy bars.
What are Snickers and Milky Way?
What is Snickers?
What is Milky Way?
Legend says a witch's broom is made out of this type of tree.
What is birch?
What is hazelwood?
This beloved 1993 Disney film was initially titled "Halloween House."
What is Hocus Pocus?
Michael Myers' iconic mask in the original Halloween film was modeled after this famous actor's face.
Who is William Shatner?
This real life supposedly haunted hotel inspired the setting of Stephen King's "The Shining."
What is the Stanley Hotel?
During the Korean War, soldiers would commonly be given this candy.
What are Tootsie Rolls?