Halloween History
Halloween is derived from the traditions of these ancient people.
Who are the Celts?
This was Stephen King's debut novel.
What is Carrie?
This film was loosely based on the screenwriter's own short story entitled "The Hellbound Heart".
What is "Hellraiser"?
This long-running series has a yearly Halloween special called "The Treehouse of Horror".
What is The Simpsons?
This American ghost town was the inspiration for the horror game (and movie) "Silent Hill".
What is Centralia, Pennsylvania?
In order to hide from Earthbound spirits, the ancient Celts did this on All Hallow's Eve.
What is dress up in costumes?
This horror author broke into the literary world by writing jokes for Bazooka Joe bubblegum wrappers.
Who is R.L. Stine?
"Nightmare on Elm Street" was this actor's very first on-screen acting credit.
Who is Johnny Depp?
The Hungry Ghost Festival is this country's equivalent of Halloween.
What is China?
This family-friendly 1982 Steven Spielberg film was originally written as a horror movie.
What is "E.T."?
This historical figure famously died on October 31st, 1926.
Who is Harry Houdini?
This is widely considered to be Shakespeare's bloodiest, most gory play.
What is Titus Andronicus?
The working title of this 1974 slasher was "Head Cheese".
What is Texas Chainsaw Massacre?
Walk-through haunted houses were created in the 1970s as a charity event for this organization.
What are the JayCees?
In 1974, this candy started the poisoned candy paranoia in suburban neighborhoods.
What are Pixie Stix?
From 1962-1973, this Halloween jam was banned in the United Kingdom.
What is "The Monster Mash"?
This horror novelist's most famous short story was published in The New Yorker in June of 1948.
Who is Shirley Jackson?
This serial killer's 4-day killing spree was the inspiration for Wes Craven's "Scream".
Who is Danny Rolling, aka the Gainesville Ripper?
This polarizing Halloween candy was originally called Chicken Feed.
What is Candy Corn?
The director of this found-footage horror film was arrested and put on trial for the murder of its stars.
What is "Cannibal Holocaust"?
The Halloween colors black and orange are meant to represent these two things.
What are death and the harvest?
This Edgar Allen Poe story was directly influenced by Horace Walpole's 1764 novel "The Castle of Otranto".
What is "The Masque of the Red Death"?
This is the only movie in the "Halloween" franchise (so far) in which Michael Myers kills Laurie Strode.
What is "Halloween Resurrection"?
Circleville, Ohio is famous for its annual Pumpkin Festival. It's also known for this famous unsolved case.
What is The Circleville Letter Writer?
Artist Eric Knudsen is credited with creating this modern horror character.
What is "Slenderman"?