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This horror novel was penned in 1897 by Irish writer Bram Stoker, this blood sucker has been famous ever since

Who is Dracula?

100

The first novel King ever wrote, this story featured a tortured teen who finally gets revenge on her bullies at the prom

Who is Carrie?

100

He doesn't talk much 

Who is Michael Myers?

100

This movie is a Disney flick featuring these three witchy sisters as they try to suck the life out of the children of the town

What is Hocus Pocus?

100

Being over 100 years old, this famous tri-colored candy was cutting edge back in the 1800's, it's either your favorite or the worst 

What is Candy Corn?

200

Written by the original Goth girl Mary Shelley, the other title for this famous novel is "The Modern Day Prometheus" 

What is Frankenstein?

200

This famous novel features Pennywise the Clown "You'll Float Too"

What is It?

200

This guy will haunt your dreams 

Who is Freddy Kruger?

200

They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky, they're all together ooky

What is the Addams Family?

200

This Halloween party staple was originally a courting ritual, and meant to tell if a couple were soulmates if they picked the correct fruit that is

What is Bobbing for Apples?

300

Written in 1886, this story follows a man who is a good and kind doctor by day, and a murder by night 

What is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? 

300

Although the film is not the same as the source material, this work features the Overlook Hotel and the character Jack Torrence's descent into madness by the hotel's ghost, "Here's Johnny!"

What is The Shinning?

300

This guy has been making movies since the 50's and terrorizing cities from Japan to the States

Who is Godzilla?

300

This mystery gang has five (sometimes six) key members in it, can you name them all?

Who are Fred, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy, Scooby? (Bonus points for Scrappy) 

300

This Halloween tradition originally comes from something called "souling" and became popular in the Middle Ages, the act of “souling” was where poor children and adults would go door-to-door dressed as spirits accepting food in exchange for prayers. 

What is Trick or Treating?

400

This famous 1959 haunted house novel has been featured in many different film adaptations and even a 2018 Netflix series. "Within, walls continued upright, bricks met neatly, floors were firm, and doors were sensibly shut; silence lay steadily against the wood and stone of _____, and whatever walked there, walked alone"

What is The Haunting of Hill House?

400

Instead of a person, the main antagonist in this novel (and film) is a St. Bernard who has rabies 

Who is Cujo?

400

Don't repeat his name five times! (The actor who played this character used live bees coming out of his mouth and got stung 23 times, he was compensated 1,000 dollars each sting)

What is The Candyman?

400

He's the friendliest ghost you know! 

What is Casper?
400

This time-honored tradition was actually inspired by the tale of Stingy Jack, who would play tricks on the devil to prevent his soul being claimed, the legend goes that his soul roams the earth and people put these out to ward him from their houses 

What are Jack O'Lanterns?

500

This novel created the mold for the "contemporary vampire", written by Anne Rice, this novel paved the way for book series and shows like True Blood, The Vampire Diaries, and, yes, even Twilight. 

What is Interview with a Vampire?

500

Annie Wilkes puts the fan in fanatic in this Stephen King thriller, she was played by Kathy Bates in the famous film, that earned her an Oscar 

What is Misery?

500

He'll have you for dinner, literally  

Who is Hannibal Lecter?

500

This Disney Channel movie features Marnie and her siblings in this fictional town to save her grandma and the towns inhabitants from the evil warlock Calibar

What is Halloweentown?

500

This little creature often doesn't get put up for adoption on Halloween due to the worry and superstition 

What are Black Cats?