Halloween
Superstitions
and Curses
Films and TV
Horror Villains
Books
100

On which date is Halloween celebrated in America?

October 31st

100

According to superstitions, breaking which household item causes 7 years bad luck?

Mirror

100

Which Netflix series is based on a young girl attending Nevermore Academy?

Wednesday

Bonus 50

100

This masked killer from the Halloween franchise stalks his victims in the fictional town of Haddonfield.

Michael Myers

100

In which Mary Shelley novel, a scientist brings a creature to life

Frankenstein

200

Which flying mammal, is often associated with Halloween and haunted houses?

Bat

Bonus 50

200

Which particular day/date combination is considered unlucky is many western cultures?

Friday 13th

200

This friendly ghost starred in a 1995 film alongside Christina Ricci?

Casper

200

This horror villain wears a striped jumper, brown fedora and a glove with razor sharp blades. 

Freddy Kruger.

200

What famous vampire was created by Bram Stoker in 1897?

Dracula

300

Before pumpkins, what vegetable was traditionally carved into lanterns?

Turnip

300

According to Folklore, spilling this seasoning is unlucky, unless you throw a pinch over your left shoulder?

Salt.

300

In the film Hocus Pocus, what is the surname of the 3 sisters?

Sanderson

300

Which demonic villain can supposedly be summoned by saying his name 5 times in a mirror?

Candyman

Bonus 50

300

Which Stephen King features a terrifying clown called Pennywise?

IT

400

Which famous magician died on Halloween 1926?

Harry Houdini

400

In some traditions hearing this bird near your home, is believed to predict death or misfortune.

Owl

Bonus 50

400

In this 1988 film, saying this mischievous ghost's name 3 times, causes him to appear?

Beetlejuice

400

In the film Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, who is Leatherface's sadistic brother known for his unusual head injury.

Chop Top Sawyer

400

In this Neil Gaiman children's novel, a young girl discovers a parallel world with another mother.

Coraline.

500

What ancient Celtic festival is celebrated around October 31st and considered a precursor to Halloween?

Samhain

500

This precious gemstone has long been associated with wearing it when it isn't your birthstone can bring bad luck.

Opal

500

Which 1996 horror film features a masked killer known as 'Ghostface'?

Scream

500

When and for how long does 'The Creeper' awaken to hunt humans and harvest their body parts?

Every 23 years for 23 days

500

This Washington Irving story features The Headless Horseman.

The legend of Sleepy Hollow

Bonus 50