Spooky Books
Who wrote the Goosebumps series?
R. L. Stine
What horror movie features the quote "Here's Johnny!"
The Shining
How many years of bad luck does breaking a mirror earn you?
Seven
What was Halloween originally called?
All Hallow's Eve (also accept All Saint's Day)
If Halloween is the the holiday that hosts the 2nd most parties in the US, what holiday sees the most parties?
New Year's
What is the fourth and final book in the Twilight series called?
Breaking Dawn
Which iconic scary movie had Johnny Depp's film debut?
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
What do you sprinkle on your doorstep if you want to keep evil spirts out of your house on Halloween night?
Salt
What country did Halloween originate in?
Ireland
What famous magician died on Halloween?
Harry Houdini
Which story originated the Headless Horseman?
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Who directed The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Henry Selick
Why are black cats considered bad luck in American culture?
Black cats were associated with witchcraft by the Puritans. In other cultures, black cats are considered good luck.
Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico with what iconic treat?
Sugar Skulls/Sweet Skulls
Transylvania is a region in which country?
Romania
What does the name Dracula mean?
Son of the Devil
In It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, who does Linus mistake for the Great Pumpkin?
Snoopy
What is Samhainophobia
How many calories are in the trick or treat bag of the average trick or treater? (will give to team with closest answer)
11,000 calories
When was “Monster Mash” first recorded?
1962 (will accept closest team)
Who wrote Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley
Buffalo Bill in The Silence of the Lambs was based off of which real life murderer?
Ed Gein
What Celtic tradition led to modern-day trick-or-treating?
For the celebration of Samhain, people would put treats or food out to pacify evil spirits.
What is the most popular Halloween candy in America?
Skittles
Where do vampire bats actually live?
Mexico, Central America, and South America