This game is Torture
A favorite of the Marquis de Sade and lion-tamers, it can be used for flagellation in its many forms, including the Cats o' Nine Tails.
What is the Whip
Wiccaphobia is the fear of this, and may explain why some people might go out of their way to avoid well-meaning Hermione.
What is "Fear of witches / witchcraft"
In various tropical and subtropical countries, its 12-to-18-inch blade is typically used to cut through rainforest undergrowth and for agricultural purposes (e.g. cutting sugar cane).
What is a machete
"It's alive! It's alive!"
Who is Dr. Frankenstein / What is "Frankenstein"
Known for sugar skulls and marigolds adorning photographs of deceased relatives, this event from Mexico is ultimately a celebration of life, joy, and colour.
What is Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
A swinging blade which slowly descends toward a bound prisoner until it cuts their body in two. Poe wrote about one placed within a Pit.
What is the Pendulum
Based on my twitching scroll fingers and the phantom push alerts I hear at night, Nomophobia is the fear of this.
What is the fear of being without your mobile phone (without mobile connectivity)
Often mistaken with hand axes, these have a distinct hammerhead on the back and can be used for hewing.
What is a hatchet
"They're here!"
Who is Carol-Ann / What is "Poltergeist"
"Day of the Witches", or "Dia das Bruxas" is a popular event in this country, where children ask for bread, fruits, or nuts instead of candy.
What is Portugal
A solid iron cabinet with a hinged front and spike-covered interior, tall enough to enclose a human being. Also, a metal band known for its fierce falsetto.
What is the Iron Maiden
A fear of women is classified as "Gynophobia." But if someone suffers from "Venustraphobia," it means they are phobic of women specifically described as this, physically.
What is "beautiful" / Fear of beautiful women
This digging tool's two shovel-like blades operate like a mouth via corresponding handles, forming an "open" and "closed" position.
What is a post hole digger (or post hole clam-shell digger / post hole pincer)
"No tears, please. It's a waste of good suffering."
Who is Pinhead / What is "Hellraiser"
Name of the pagan Irish festival that marks the end of summer. The title literally translates to "All Hallowtide."
What is Samhain
A rectangular framed box with rollers at the end, which are affixed to wrists and ankles by chains and used to gradually increase pressure.
What is the Rack
Logically enough, a fear of phobias is known as this.
What is phobophobia
Similar to garden cultivators, this device's prickled wheels puncture the soil over and over and over again, preparing an ideal seed bed for sowing grass.
What is a grass stitcher
"Movies don't create psychos... Movies make psychos more creative!"
Who is Stu / What is "Scream"
The Hungry Ghost festival, commonly of this country, sees participants laying out incense, food and water for blessings (or punishments) from spirits of deceased family members.
What is China
American reality series focusing on the lives of Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kris, Caitlyn, Kendall & Kylie.
What is Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia, rather fittingly as it's over 30 letters long, is a fear of this.
What is a fear of long words
This dual-handed agricultural tool has mostly been replaced by tractors, but was used for mowing grass, harvesting crops, and reaping edible grains.
What is a Scythe
"When there's no more room in Hell, the dead will walk the earth."
Who is Peter / What is "Dawn of the Dead"
On November 11, this Dutch event is considered a children's feast day, with children asking for treats while carrying lanterns resembling sugar beet or turnips.
What is Sint-Maarten