HISTORY
What is the traditional phrase used by children to get candy on Halloween?
Trick or Treat
Many of Steven King's books were made into movies. Name five.
Carrie, The Shining, Cujo, Dead Zone, Christine, Children of the Corn, Firestarter, Cycle of the Werewolf, The Running Man, Pet Sematary, Misery, The Dark Half, Needful Things, Dolores Claiborne, Thinner, The Green Mile, Cell
In the Halloween franchise, what is the villain's name?
Michael Myers
Finish the rhyme:
Lizzie Borden took an axe
And gave her mother forty whacks.
When she saw what she had done,
She gave her father ______.
Lizzie Borden, famously was acquitted of her father and stepmother's murder by axe, in 1892.
Forty-One
What animal is traditionally considered "bad luck," and what color? [Hint: the animal we are looking for is on the flier for this program]
Black Cat
What is the "goo" that ghost supposedly leave behind?
Ectoplasm
This popular author of the Goosebumps series has also published a number of books for teens. What is his name?
R.L. Stine
What is the name of the hotel in Psycho?
Bates Motel
In the music video for "Thriller" by Michael Jackson, what 2 monsters does he appear as? [100 points will be given for each monster listed]
Zombie and Werewolf
Typically, a Grim Reaper is depicted holding a ______
Hint: It is the title of 2018's Battle of the Books Winner, by Neal Shusterman. Also, an item used to harvest and reap crops by farmers.
Scythe
An event where you communicate with the dead is called a ______
Séance
What was Anne Rice's first novel?
Interview with a Vampire
There have been 3 narrators for the Twilight Zone series [the original series, and its 2 revivals]. 100 points will be given for each narrator named.
Rod Serling, Forest Whitaker, Jordan Peele
This American metal band shares the same name as the title of a book by Lauren Weisberger. That book would be adapted into a movie starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.
The Devil Wears Prada
What is the name of Stephen King's newest book?
The Institute
What is the day after Halloween traditionally called?
All Saints Day
[Solemnity of All Saints, All Hallows or Hallowmas will also be accepted]
Name the books that are a part of Thomas Harris' "Hannibal Lector" series. (A point will be given for each title)
Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal, Hannibal Rising
In the movie "It," Ritchie is known for having a funny sense of humor. Which comedian plays the older version of Ritchie?
Bill Hader
In 2010, Kanye West released the song "Monster" with 4 other collaborators. Name them. [Each name listed will get 100 points]
Bon Iver, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Jay-Z
Which two literary vampires have received Broadway shows? [Partial credit will be given if give 1 name]
Dracula (Dracula by Bram Stoker)
Lestat (Interview with a Vampire by Anne Rice)
According to Urban Legend, Ring around the Rosie was about what deadly plague?
Black Plague
In 1893, H.H. Holmes tortured and murdered his victims in his "Murder Castle" during a major event in Chicago. What major event was it?
Hint: The story is the central focus of the book "Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson. This major event has also been held in Queens, NY.
1893's World Fair
What streaming service specializes in only horror and supernatural movies/shows? [Hint: They are owned by AMC Network, and their ads are often found in the subway]
Shudder
This heavy metal band, started in 1984, is known for dressing as monsters/interplanetary warriors during live performances. They have also been nominated for a Grammy, and their latest album was called The Blood of Gods (2016).
GWAR
According to candy.com, what is America's most popular Halloween candy in 2018?
(Bonus points if you guess New York's)
Skittles
New York's is hot tamales