Superstitions & Luck
In many cultures, what is believed to bring bad luck if you break it at home?
Mirror
Which character is the iconic villain in the *Friday the 13th* movie series?
Jason Voorhees
What is the fear of confined spaces called?
Claustrophobia
In *The Exorcist*, what object does the possessed girl rotate 360 degrees?
Her head
What animal is commonly associated with bad luck if it crosses your path?
A black cat
What plant is believed to bring good luck if found with four leaves?
A four-leaf clover.
How many Friday the 13ths can occur in a calendar year?
Up to 3
What is the fear of spiders called?
Arachnophobia
Which horror movie villain haunts people in their dreams?
Freddy Krueger / Nightmare on Elm Street
In many cultures, which number is often skipped in hospital rooms and airplanes because it is thought to bring bad luck?
13
What fruit is traditionally eaten at midnight on New Year's Eve in Spain to bring good luck?
Grapes
In Norse mythology, who was the 13th guest that brought misfortune to a banquet of gods?
Loki
What is the fear of clowns called?
Coulrophobia
Which horror movie is based on a cursed videotape that kills its viewers within 7 days?
The Ring
Stepping on what object is thought to bring bad luck?
A crack in the sidewalk
What common action is believed to break bad luck after spilling salt?
Throwing a pinch of salt over your left shoulder.
What year was the original *Friday the 13th* movie released?
1980
The fear of the ocean or large bodies of water is called what?
Thalassophobia
What urban legend involves a masked man who appears when you say his name in front of a mirror three times?
Bloody Mary
What is considered bad luck to give someone as a gift in many Asian cultures, as it symbolizes cutting ties?
Scissors
Crossing your fingers is a sign of good luck in many cultures. Where is it considered offensive?
Vietnam
Which famous rapper was born on Friday the 13th?
Tupac
What is the term for the fear of being touched?
Haphephobia
In which movie does a family move into a haunted house on 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York?
The Amityville Horror
In some cultures, what day of the week is considered unlucky for weddings?
Tuesday