Spooky Objects
Witches used these large metal pots to brew their potions.
What is a cauldron?
This American author wrote many spooky stories and poems, including 'The Raven' and 'The Tell-Tale Heart.'
Who is Edgar Allen Poe?
This is the only mammal that can fly.
What is a bat?
Although it's usually very quiet and peaceful, many people are afraid of this place, especially on Halloween, because of its association with the dead.
What is a graveyard?
This song, from The Nightmare Before Christmas, is considered by many to be the anthem for Halloween.
What is 'This Is Halloween?'
These items, commonly associated with Halloween, are actually created by a predatory animal to capture bugs to eat.
What is a spider web?
This actor played the role of Betelgeuse in the movie Beetlejuice.
Who is Michael Keaton?
This bird, related to the crow, is often said to be an omen of death.
What is a raven?
This country is the location of Transylvania.
What is Romania?
This 1984 song is the title track from the greatest-selling album of all time.
What is 'Thriller?'
Today, many people use electric or battery-powered lights in their jack-o-lanterns, but originally, the light was provided by this item.
What is a candle?
This character was chased by The Headless Horseman in 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.'
Who is Ichabod Crane?
Lycanthropes are known for turning into this animal.
What is a wolf?
This American city is known as the "witchcraft capital."
What is Salem, Massachusetts?
This song by Ray Parker Jr has the same name as the movie that it was the theme song for.
What is 'Ghostbusters?'
This object, usually carried by the Grim Reaper, was originally a farming tool.
What is a scythe?
Many people think this is the name of a monster from the novel by Mary Shelley, but it's actually the name of the scientist who created the monster.
Who is Frankenstein?
This animal, that can often be found in swamps or near ponds, is often associated with witches, and unlike the more well-known creature that's related to it, it appears to have warts.
What is a toad?
This state produces more pumpkins than any other.
What is Illinois?
This 1962 song describes a a monster in a laboratory getting up and doing a dance that becomes very popular.
What is 'Monster Mash?'
This leafy vegetable was once thought to have supernatural powers on Halloween.
What is cabbage?
This mythical character was an Irish Blacksmith, who trapped the devil at the top of a tree, and is the person that carved pumpkins are named after.
Who is Stingy Jack?
People often think that the eye of this animal is an ingredient used in witches spells, but it's actually an old name for mustard seed.
What is a newt?
This city is home to America's largest Halloween parade.
What is New York City?
This tune by Mike Oldfield has no words, but became famous when it was used as the theme music for the film The Exorcist, which is why it's now associated with Halloween.
What is 'Tubular Bells?'