Trivia 1
Transylvania is a region in which country?
Romania
What "celebrity" famously died on Halloween, 1926?
Harry Houdini
What is a group of ravens called?
"rave", "treachery", "unkindness", and "conspiracy"
Every Halloween, Charlie Brown helps his friend Linus wait for what character to appear?
The Great Pumpkin
What food do people "bob" for on Halloween?
Apples!
Why did the monster go inside the bar?
For the boos.
Halloween is the second busiest holiday after which one?
Christmas
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What is the first name of Dr. Frankenstein?
Dr. Victor Frankenstein
When do vampires sleep?
During the daytime
(nocturnal)
The Sanderson Sisters
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
A pumpkin is a fruit.
It is in the same category as a cucumber.
What happened to the cannibal who showed up late to Halloween dinner?
They gave him the cold shoulder.
Which state in the US produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois
What is Samhainophobia?
A fear of Halloween
Who wrote the classic novel Dracula?
Bram Stoker
Which Tim Burton movie features the headless horseman?
Sleepy Hollow
What was the original name for candy corn?
Chicken Feed
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What happens if you combine a vampire and a snowman?
You get frostbite.
In which country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
In the term "All Hallow's Eve", what does the word 'Hallow' mean?
Saint or Holy
In this movie, Victor Frankenstein’s pet dog Sparky comes back to life.
Frankenweenie
How many Oscars was Psycho nominated for?
Four
What are TWO other vegetables that have been carved out on Halloween?
-Potatoes
-Beets
-Turnips
Why did the vampire need mouthwash?
Because he had bat breath.
In which Shakespeare play, do three witches say "Double, double, toil and trouble"?
Macbeth
It's illegal to dress like a nun or priest for Halloween in which state?
Alabama
Which horror film character wields a glove with razors for fingers?
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Freddy Krueger
Who directed The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Henry Selick
Against popular belief, Tim Burton did not actually direct The Nightmare Before Christmas and had little involvement in the film's process. He was busy with the production of Batman Returns, and entrusted Henry Selick with Nightmare, because he did not want to deal with the "painful process of stop motion".
How many pieces of candy does the average household give to each trick or treater on Halloween?
On average, about 2 pieces per child.
Why don't witches wear flat hats?
Because there's no point to it!
In 1973, what was the movie that convinced Americans to throw away their Ouija boards?
The Exorcist
What region are Vampire Bats from?
The common vampire bat is found in the tropics of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Which character portrayed by Johnny Depp is a barber who kills all his clients?
Sweeney Todd
Which book features a climax where the protagonist is covered in pig's blood?
Carrie
How is the "mystery" flavored Dum-Dum made?
Rather than shut down production and clean out the machine between batches, the company puts in unflavored lollipops and coats them with the remaining residue between batches.
How do you know if a vampire is sick?
He's coffin.
Who wrote the classic Frankenstein book?
Mary Shelley
What is the traditional role of Black Cats in Halloween and Occult Lore?
They are infamously known for being witches' familiars.
Some cats were burnt alongside their owners during the Salem Witch Trials
Who plays Hannibal Lecter in its first and most horrifying film depiction?
Anthony Hopkins
In The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, how many people are "unalived" with a chainsaw?
Just one.
Pumpkins can be orange, white, red, yellow, green, tan and what other color?
Blue!
What did the vegan zombie have for dinner?
Grrraaaaaaiiiinnnssss.
According to superstition, if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween, what will you see?
Your future husband/wife
What do the Halloween colors black and orange signify?
Orange- color of fire and the fall season since the hue is reminiscent of harvest.
Black- representative of darkness (Halloween was always thought of as a night-time holiday)
What does the girl from 'The Ring' whisper on the phone?
7 days
Which iconic movie claims to be the most successful horror franchise in history?
The Conjuring: The highest-grossing horror franchise with $2.13 billion
What percentage of people prefer chocolate as their Halloween candy?
67%
Why didn't the vampire attack Taylor Swift?
She had bad blood
What region of the world do pumpkins originate?
Scientists believe that pumpkins originated in North America about 9000 years ago.
The oldest pumpkin seeds have been found in Mexico and date back to somewhere between 7000-5550 B.C.
What is the size of the world largest pumpkin pie?
20 FEET!
The New Bremen Giant Pumpkin Growers made a pumpkin pie around 30 times the size of a regular pie. The pie weighed about 3,700 pounds and had a diameter of 20 feet. It took 1,212 pounds of canned pumpkin, 2,796 eggs, 525 pounds of sugar and 440 sheets of dough to make the pie.
What horror movie icon has the highest on-screen "unalive" count?
Jason Vorhees [Friday the 13th]
Between 157-170 people
Marnie and her siblings get a big shock when they follow grandma home to a mystical place – and find out they come from a family of witches.
Halloween Town
What are the two most popular treats to receive in ones trick or treat bag?
Reese's and Snickers
Why did the werewolf make everyone laugh at a comedy show?
Because he was howl-arious.
Name the haunted San Jose, CA, home that grew from 8 rooms to 160 rooms while owned by an eccentric rifle heiress.
Winchester House
Who was the first First Lady to decorate the White House to celebrate Halloween?
Mamie Eisenhower in 1958
Who played the iconic character of Beetlejuice in the 1988 film?
Michael Keaton
Who directed the movie “Psycho”?
Alfred Hitchcock
What was the original purpose of bobbing for apples on Halloween?
Fortune Telling
Why did the skeleton go to the barbecue?
To get a spare rib.