Halloween History
How did early New Englanders protect their homes from evil spirits?
By hiding their shoes in the walls
Which famous Halloween movie features the line “Do you like scary movies?”
Scream
What was the original title of the Michael Jackson song “Thriller”?
“Starlight”
Where does the quote “Double, double toil and trouble” come from?
William Shakespeare’s Macbeth
What do you call a man who practices witchcraft?
A Warlock
What vegetable was once thought to have supernatural powers on Halloween?
Cabbage
How many Halloween movies has Jamie Lee Curtis appeared in?
Seven
Which 1980s band did The Nightmare Before Christmas composer Danny Elfman perform in?
Oingo Boingo
Besides horror, in what other genre did Dracula author Bram Stoker publish books?
Romance
Where is Transylvania located?
Romania
What is the significance of bobbing for apples during Halloween?
It was originally a fortune-telling game, where it was believed that the first person to catch an apple would be the next to marry
In Twilight, what year did Edward Cullen turn into a vampire?
1918
What year was the song “Don’t Fear the Reaper” released?
1976
The 1962 novel Something Wicked This Way Comes was penned by what author?
Ray Bradbury
What is another name for a witch’s kettle or pot?
A Cauldron
Who brought the Halloween tradition to the United States?
Matt (The Irish, during the potato famine in the mid-1800s)
What movie serial killer is said to be immortalized with a statue at the bottom of a lake?
Jason Voorhees
According to the lyrics of “Monster Mash,” who are the guests of the Halloween party?
Wolfman, Dracula and his son
In Harry Potter, how do Hermione, Ron and Harry usually celebrate Oct. 31 at Hogwarts?
By attending the annual Hogwarts Halloween Feast
What creature from folklore is said to steal children on Halloween if they misbehave?
Boogeyman
Why do some people wear their clothes inside out on Halloween?
They believe they’ll see a witch at midnight
Which movie tops Rotten Tomatoes’s list of the Scariest Horror Movies Ever?
The Exorcist
Which Irish band has a hit song named “Zombie”?
The Cranberries ("Matt" gets .5 pts)
In The Diary of a Wimpy Kid, how do Rowley and Greg manage to escape when teenagers chase them on Halloween?
By hiding at Greg’s grandma’s house
What monster is associated with the full moon, but is not affected by silver?
A skinwalker