Monsters & Legends
This blood-sucking creature of Slavic folklore doesn't cast a reflection and is often warded off with garlic.
What is a vampire?
This chewy candy is Japan’s version of a fruity caramel and often shared on Halloween.
What is Hi-Chew?
This Japanese film franchise introduced the cursed videotape ghost Sadako.
What is The Ring (Ringu)
This 1982 song by Michael Jackson is a Halloween staple worldwide.
What is Thriller?
In Japan, cutting your nails at night is said to bring this.
What is bad luck or early death?
From Mexican folklore, this wailing spirit is said to wander rivers and lakes, mourning her children she drowned.
Who is La Llorona?
In Mexico, these spicy-sweet treats combine tamarind and chili powder.
What are Pulparindos?
This South Korean zombie blockbuster takes place mostly on a speeding train.
What is Train to Busan?
This K-pop girl group released a Halloween-themed version of their hit “TT.”
Who is TWICE?
In Spain, eating this food at midnight on New Year’s Eve brings luck for the coming year.
What are 12 grapes?
In Japanese folklore, this faceless ghost, often depicted in a school uniform, asks children if it is beautiful before revealing its true form.
What is a Kuchisake-onna?
This Swiss chocolate brand’s triangular bar is a common airport souvenir.
What is Toblerone?
This Spanish horror movie by Guillermo del Toro follows a child’s imagination during the Civil War.
What is Pan’s Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno)?
This British artist performed in a blood-soaked dress at the 2009 MTV Europe Awards.
Who is Lady Gaga?
In India, twitching your left eye is believed to mean this.
What is bad omen (especially for men)?
This shapeshifting creature from Irish and Scottish legends can transform from a seal into a human by shedding its skin.
What is a selkie?
Italy’s “Ossa dei Morti” cookies are eaten for All Souls’ Day; their name translates to this.
What are Bones of the Dead?
This Thai horror film tells the story of a vengeful ghost after a car accident photo reveal.
What is Shutter (2004)?
This Colombian singer released “She Wolf,” a Halloween party staple known for her howling transformation in the video.
Who is Shakira?
In Turkey, pouring this beverage on the ground is believed to bless travelers.
What is water?
This creature from West African and Caribbean Voodoo traditions is a reanimated corpse said to be under the control of a sorcerer.
What is a zombie?
In Sweden, kids eat candy only on Saturdays under this tradition.
What is Lördagsgodis?
This Filipino horror anthology features urban legends like the White Lady and Aswang.
What is Shake, Rattle & Roll?
This Mexican pop star’s “Amor Eterno” became a Día de los Muertos anthem.
Who is Juan Gabriel?
In Russia, whistling indoors is thought to make you lose this.
What is money or wealth?