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What was the original purpose of a Jack-o'-lantern?
To ward off evil spirits.
Which horror movie features a killer named Michael Myers?
Halloween
What is the most popular adult Halloween costume?
Witch (5.6 million)
What food is known to ward off vampires?
Garlic
What are the first names of the Sanderson sisters from Hocus Pocus?
What is the most popular costume for cats and dogs?
Pumpkin
What is the most popular Halloween candy in the U.S.?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
The first jack-o'-lantern was carved from what vegetable?
Turnip
The most commercially successful horror movie of all time?
It
What was the most popular Halloween costume for kids in 2024?
In what decade were "fun-sized" candy bars first introduced?
1960's (1968, Snickers and Milky Way)
What two countries popularized Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating.
Scotland and Ireland
What is purpose of a ghoul?
Rob graves / feast on the dead
What was the first horror movie to be nominated for an Academy award?
The Exorcist earned 10 Oscar nominations in 1974
In which state is it illegal to dress up as a nun or priest on Halloween?
Alabama. It's a $500 fine and/or county jail time!
What was candy corn originally named?
Chicken Feed
What U.S. state produces the most pumpkins each year?
Illinois
The lycanthrope is commonly called a ___?
Wolfman / Werewolf
Which serial killer inspired Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Psycho and The Silence of the Lambs?
Ed Gein
Within $10, how much does the average American spend on their costume each year?
$74