Potpourri
A group of witches is called this.
What is a coven?
Hallowe'en originated in this country.
What is Ireland?
He directed horror-themed movies Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands.
Who is Tim Burton?
Stephen King's first novel.
What is Carrie?
If you see this on Hallowe'en it means the spirit of a loved one is guarding you.
What is a spider?
The original jack o’ lanterns were made from this.
What are turnips?
This country has the first written account of children using the phrase “trick or treat” on Hallowe'en.
What is Canada?
Here is the line from the newspaper:
The youthful tormentors were at back door and front demanding edible plunder by the word “trick or treat” to which the inmates gladly responded and sent the robbers away rejoicing.
“‘Trick or Treat’ Is Demand,” Herald (Lethbridge, Alberta), November 4, 1927, p. 5, dateline Blackie, Alberta, Nov. 3.
Complete the lyrics from the famous song Monster Mash, "I was working in the lab late one night..."
What is "when my eyes beheld an eerie sight"?
Author of classic novel, Dracula.
Who is Bram Stoker?
This famous magician died on Hallowe'en 1926.
Who is Harry Houdini?
Día de los Muertos is a holiday in this country where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration.
What is Mexico?
This horror movie convinced people to get rid of their Ouija boards.
What is The Exorcist?
In 1922, Ouija board sales outsold Monopoly. The Exorcist stopped the Ouija fad dead in its tracks. After watching the movie, many people destroyed their Ouija boards in fear.
She wrote the novel, Frankenstein.
Who is Mary Shelley?
According to Hallowe'en tradition, what will you see if you wear your clothes inside out and walk backwards?
What is a witch?
One of the following chocolate bars is available in Canada, but not the U.S..
a) Kit Kat b) Crispy Crunch c) Oh Henry
What is b) Crispy Crunch?
Originating from Arab mythology, this demon robs graves and feeds on human corpses.
What is a ghoul?
The highly recognizable Michael Myers mask is this Canadian actor's face.
Who is William Shatner?
A death mask had been made for him on Star Trek and the extremely low budget horror movie, Halloween, picked one up for two bucks and spray painted it white.
This novel (and movie) is about a Wall Street broker who is also a serial killer.
What is American Psycho?
Many people think this bird swoops down to eat the souls of the dying.
What is an owl?
The word Hallowe'en means this.
What is "Hallowed Evening" or "Holy Night"
This monster is pictured on the flag of Sicily.
"Don't be afraid. I'm going to give you the choice I never had." is a quote by character, Lestat in this movie.
What is Interview with the Vampire?
The Turn of the Screw is a classic novella, adapted numerous times. Name the author.
Who is Henry James?
According to superstition, what will happen to you if you kill a bat?
It will shorten your lifespan.