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100

This 1925 horror film, based on Gaston Leroux’s novel by the same name, was made into successful Broadway musical.

What is "Phantom of the Opera?"

100

These are the 2 Zodiac Signs that fall in the month of October.

What are Libra and Scorpio? 

100

"Starlight" was the original Song title of this Michael Jackson song. 

What is "Thriller."

100

This is the character in “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” believes in the Great Pumpkin.

Who is Linus? 

100

The quote “Double, double toil and trouble” come from this play.

What is William Shakespeare's “Macbeth”?

200

Celebrated on October 31st, Halloween originated from this ancient Celtic festival.

What is Samhain? 

200

This US State produces the most pumpkins.

What is Illinois? 

200

This Singer-songwriter Warren Zevon penned this popular Halloween song.

What is "Werewolves of London?"


200

This apocalyptic 1978 zombie movie takes place in a mall.

What is "Dawn of the Dead?"
200

Edward Cullen is a vampire in this popular movie and book series

What is "Twilight"?

300

This U.S. city is known as the “Witchcraft Capital" 

What is Salem, Massachusetts?

300

October's full moon is closely tied to the autumnal equinox and is know by this name.

What is The Harvest Moon?

300

This 1962 novelty song was performed by Bobby "Boris"  Pickett.

What is "Monster Mash?"

300

This is the director of the movie version of Stephen King's “The Shining” 

Who is Stanley Kubrick? 

300

The 1962 novel “Something Wicked This Way Comes” was penned by this author

Who is Ray Bradbury?

400

This first lady was the first to decorate the White House for Halloween 

Who is Mamie Eisenhower?
In 1958, Mamie Eisenhower decorated the White House for a Halloween luncheon

400

October 20th is Diwali, the Indian Festival of this.

What are lights?

400

Ray Parker Jr. recorded this ghostly hit. 

What is "Ghostbusters"?

400

Actor Michael J. Fox plays a high schooler with a monstrous secret in this 1985 movie

What is “Teen Wolf” ?

400

This is the writer of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

Who is Washington Iriving? 

500

This town of Arizona shares a name with a common graveyard feature.

What is Tombstone? 

500

October 9th celebrates this explorer, who "discovered" American (from the European point of view) in or around the year 1,000. 

Who is (Viking) Leif Eriksson?

500

This singer/songwriter recorded a series of novelty songs, including the 1958 hit song "The Purple People Eater."

Who is Sheb Wooley (Shelby Wooley)?

500

These are the names of the three kidnappers who abduct “Sandy Claws” in the movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” 

What are Lock, Shock and Barrel?

500

Besides horror, this is the other genre did “Dracula” author Bram Stoker publish books under

What is Romance?