What does the word “Halloween” actually mean?

What classic creature feature fishing horror takes place on Amity Island over the summer but reaches chilling notoriety beyond July?

Which nocturnal animal’s sighting is believed to be a warning of impending death in folklore worldwide?

Which author wrote the famous ghost story The Turn of the Screw?

According to ghost lore, what is the ritual that requires a person to spin around while chanting "Bloody Mary" three times in front of a mirror?

Which famous U.S. hotel inspired Stephen King’s The Shining?

In what country did Halloween originate?

Which U.S. city is often considered the most haunted?

In Mean Girls, what does Cady dress up for Halloween?

What legendary creature in Latin America is said to suck the blood of livestock?

What is the most popular Halloween costume in the U.S. almost every year?

What is the name of the ghost ship said to haunt the seas, forever unable to dock?

Which U.S. state produces the most pumpkins each year?

In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is the name of the Pumpkin King?

What fruit do people bob for at Halloween parties?

Which Stephen King novel features a demonic clown named Pennywise?

What historic London building is rumored to be haunted by Anne Boleyn’s ghost?

Who wrote the novel Frankenstein?

In The Addams Family, what is the name of the hand that walks on its own?

In It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, which character waits for the Great Pumpkin to appear?

Which planet is often called the “spooky planet” because of its reddish hue?

In U.S. superstition, seeing a bat near your home at night is thought to mean:

What holiday is celebrated in Mexico and is often linked with Halloween due to its proximity on the calendar?

In the Friends episode, The One With The Halloween Party, what does Phoebe dress up as?

Which small animal is often associated with witches’ magic in European folklore and sometimes called a “familiar”?

In Hocus Pocus, what are the names of the three Sanderson sisters?

Which Louisiana city is known for haunted streets and ghost tours in the French Quarter?

What did Mike, Will, Lucas, and Dustin in Stranger Things dress up as for Halloween?

What vegetable was originally used to carve jack-o'-lanterns before pumpkins became popular?

Which candy has a tiny “eye” printed on it as part of a Halloween edition?

Which song opens with “Boys and girls of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange?”

What ancient Celtic festival inspired modern-day Halloween?

What is the Mexican legend of a weeping woman who searches for her lost children?

In old European traditions, why were treats sometimes left out on Halloween night?

In The Big Bang Theory, which of Sheldon’s friends dresses up as him one Halloween?

Which classic rock band released the Halloween hit “Don’t Fear the Reaper”?

What is the main purpose of sugar skulls in Día de los Muertos celebrations?

In Community, what happened at the schoolwide Halloween party?

In Beetlejuice, what does Beetlejuice wear to stand out in the afterlife?

In folklore from Mexico, a Nahual is:

Which California mansion features staircases that lead to nowhere, meant to confuse spirits?

During Día de los Muertos, which traditional bread is believed to feed returning spirits?

In Courage the Cowardly Dog, what kind of creature frequently terrifies Courage?

Which doll in Key West, Florida, is famous for being haunted and is kept in a glass case at the “Island of Dolls” style house?

In Danny Phantom, what color is Danny’s ghost form aura?

What 1993 movie features witches singing “I Put a Spell on You”?

Which TV show features a “Treehouse of Horror” Halloween special every year?

In U.S. superstition, what does it mean if a spider is seen on Halloween night?

Which U.S. city holds an annual “Zombie Walk” where thousands of participants dress as the undead?

What colors are most commonly associated with Halloween?

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Frightful Facts Trivia (2025 Halloween Quiz)