Haunted History
The country where Halloween originated
What is Ireland?
This monster “rises from the grave” and has bolts in his neck
Who is Frankenstein’s monster?
Movie featuring a killer in a white mask stalking teens in a small town
What is “Halloween”?
This eight-legged creature spins webs to catch prey
What is a spider?
Traditional Halloween treat often given to trick-or-treaters
What is candy?
The name of the holiday that Halloween evolved from
What is Samhain?
This ghostly lady wails near water, according to folklore
Who is a banshee?
This movie clown terrifies children in Derry, Maine
Who is Pennywise?
This flying mammal is often associated with vampires
What is a bat?
Pumpkin carved into a lantern is called this
What is a jack-o’-lantern?
Famous haunted castle in Scotland known for its ghost stories
What is Edinburgh Castle?
Dracula is a famous example of this type of monster
What is a vampire?
The 1993 film where witches plan to turn children into mice
What is “Hocus Pocus”?
Name of the giant spider in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
What is Aragog?
Popular Halloween game involving hanging fruit
What is bobbing for apples?
The haunted U.S. city famous for its pirate ghosts
What is Charleston, South Carolina
This legendary blood-drinking animal from Latin American folklore is said to attack livestock by sucking their blood
What is a Chupacabra?
This film features a friendly ghost who befriends a young girl after haunting a mansion
What is “Casper”?
These mythological creatures are part-human, part-bat, and often linked to night terror folklore
What are gargoyles or demons?
This chewy candy bar made with nougat, caramel, and peanuts is one of the most popular Halloween handouts today.
What is a Snickers bar?
Legendary headless rider who haunts Sleepy Hollow
Who is the Headless Horseman?
These tiny insects drink blood and are considered one of the most dangerous creatures to humans.
What are mosquitoes?
1984 movie where a supernatural doll terrorizes a family
What is “Child’s Play”?
This deadly deep-sea creature has a bioluminescent lure used to attract prey and is sometimes called the “angler fish of nightmares"
What is an anglerfish?
Originally called “chicken feed,” this candy has a triangular shape and a layered texture, making it instantly recognizable on Halloween
What is candy corn?