Boo there! Are you ready to sink your teeth into some spook-tacular trivia? Good, because we’ve got a real treat for you! Grab a witch’s broom and let’s sweep through these Halloween-themed questions. Try not to let them drive you batty; remember, it’s all just in good spirits! We promise we won’t ghost you, instead we’re dying to see how you fare. So let’s creep it real, and have a fang-tastic time!
1. What date is Halloween celebrated annually?
2. What ancient Celtic festival is Halloween derived from?
3. Why were Jack-o-Lanterns originally made?
4. What was the most popular Halloween costume of 2020?
5. In which film series would you find the character Michael Myers?
6. Which country is credited with starting the modern tradition of trick-or-treating?
7. Which symbol is often associated with witches?
8. What is the most popular candy given out during Halloween?
9. What is traditionally bobbed for at Halloween parties?
10. What is the most common phobia associated with Halloween?
11. What do haunted houses usually have inside to scare people?
12. Who directed the famous movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas”?
13. What is the famous Halloween theme song from the movie “Halloween”?
14. What type of creature is Dracula?
15. What is the legend of the Headless Horseman?
16. What did Kim Kardashian dress up as for Halloween in 2017?
17. Is it safe to dress pets in Halloween costumes?
18. Which city is known for its grand Halloween parade in the United States?
19. What is a traditional Halloween dish made from toffee and apples?
20. What is a famous Halloween prank involving toilet paper?
21. Which famous magician died on Halloween?
22. In Mexico, what is the holiday that occurs around the same time as Halloween called?
23. What vegetable was traditionally carved before the pumpkin?
24. In which country did the tradition of dressing up for Halloween originate?
25. What does a spider symbolize on Halloween?
26. Who plays the popular vampire in the book-turned-movie series called “Twilight”?
27. In Charlie Brown’s The Great Pumpkin, who does Linus mistake for the Great Pumpkin?
28. What are the lyrics that follow “Double, double toil and trouble” in Shakespeare’s Macbeth?
29. Who sings the song “Thriller”, often associated with Halloween?
30. What creature of the night is known to transform during a full moon?
31. According to superstition, a person born on Halloween has what particular ability?
32. What was the name of the dog in “The Nightmare Before Christmas”?
33. What popular Sanrio character has a birthday on October 31st?
34. What fruit is used to predict the future on Halloween in a traditional Irish fortune-telling game?
35. According to superstition, if a bat flies around a house on Halloween, what does it predict?
36. In the Harry Potter series, which ghost died on Halloween?
37. What is the typical shape of a Halloween witch’s hat?
38. In which country was the first recorded use of children using the phrase “trick or treat” on Halloween?
39. What color cat is most associated with Halloween?
40. Who was known for being the “Queen of Halloween”?
41. From which country does the vampire legend originate?
42. Which First Lady was the first one to put up Halloween decorations on the White House?
43. What was the name of Dracula’s sidekick?
44. Who wrote the novel “Frankenstein”?
45. Which Halloween classic involves a trio of witches known as the Sanderson Sisters?
46. Who was the first actor to play Wolfman?
47. What vegetable is considered a Halloween symbol and is often associated with a gruesome tale?
48. From what materials are most witches’ brooms made?
49. Who wrote the novel “Dracula”?
50. What are the main colors associated with Halloween?
51. What does the name “Halloween” literally mean?
52. What is the name of the friendly ghost in a famous Halloween-themed cartoon?
53. According to superstition, what will happen if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween?
54. Who is the author of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”?
55. What was the original purpose of the Jack-o’-lantern?
56. Who directed the classic horror movie “Psycho”?
57. What is the most commercially successful horror movie of all time?
58. What are children told to say when they knock on doors on Halloween night?
59. In which American State is it illegal to dress like a priest or nun for Halloween?
60. What is the name of the deranged doll with orange hair that is featured in popular American horror movies?
61. In the movie “Halloween”, the mask of Michael Myers is actually a mask of which famous actor?
62. What animal is it considered bad luck to see on Halloween?
63. What is the name of the skeleton in “Nightmare before Christmas”?
64. What phrase does the Ghost Host in Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion tell you as you’re leaving?
65. What is the world’s longest haunted house, according to the Guinness Book of World Records?
66. In which set from Magic: the Gathering did the card called Jack-o’-Lantern debut, which is the perfect card to feature in a spooky Halloween-themed deck?
67. What was the Munsters’ address?
68. What is the name of the black cat, which is a notable traditional Halloween figure, from the Magic: the Gatheing set Throne of Eldraine?
69. What does the Old English word “Hallow” mean?
70. Which candies are often considered the worst Halloween treats?
71. What is the name of Dracula’s castle?
72. What does a pumpkin grow on?
73. What are the colors of candy corn, which can be a candy given out on Halloween?
74. Who played Frankenstein’s Monster in the 1931 film?
75. What ingredient is used to make a witch’s broom fly in folklore?
76. Who sang “I Put a Spell on You” in the movie Hocus Pocus?
77. Name a notable song from Scooby-Doo that gives off Halloween vibes sang by three teenage girls.
78. Which author wrote “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”?
79. What animal is associated with the witch in folklore?
80. Who wrote the short story “The Tell-Tale Heart”, which is often associated with Halloween?
81. What was the most popular costume during Halloween 2022?
82. What is the name of the killer clown in Stephen King’s “It”?
83. What is the name of the father in “The Addams Family”?
84. Who played Beetlejuice in the 1988 movie?
85. What are the three main signs that you’ve found a werewolf?
86. What is the name of the witch from “The Wizard of Oz” who was scared of water?
87. Who wrote “The Shining”?
88. What iconic Halloween item is a hollowed-out vegetable?
89. According to folklore, what can you make a vampire repel?
90. Who sang “This is Halloween” in the movie “Nightmare Before Christmas”?
91. What is the day after Halloween known as?
92. What is the name of the female main character on the “Nightmare Before Christmas”?
93. What are the names of the kids in the “Nightmare Before Christmas”?
94. What is the name of the Halloween tree in “Nightmare Before Christmas”?
95. Which city is known as the Halloween Capital of the World?
96. Who is the vampire hunter in Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”?
97. What are children who go trick or treating supposed to give in return for treats?
98. Who is the author of the book “Coraline”, a popular Halloween read?
99. What are mummies known for?
100. What is the name of the famous magician duo known for their Halloween shows?
101. What Halloween tradition involves making a pattern or design by removing a portion of a pumpkin’s skin?
102. What is the title of the first ghost that Scrooge encounters in “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens?
103. What is the name of the ancient Celtic harvest festival that many people believe Halloween is based on?
104. What does it mean if you see a spider on Halloween?
105. What is another name for a corn maze?
106. What is the main ingredient in candy corn?
107. What is a group of witches called?
108. Who directed the movie “Coraline”?
109. What is the superstition of what would happen if you break a mirror?
110. What was the original name for candy corn, which is a candy usually given out on Halloween?
111. What name brand of Halloween candy in a brown wrapper was named in honor of a horse?
112. What is the name of the monster in the movie “Frankenstein”?
113. What is the name of the friendly ghost from the film of the same name?
114. What are the two traditional colors associated with Halloween?
115. What is the day after Halloween called?
116. Which horror film icon wears a mask that is a white, emotionless face?
117. Who is the notorious serial killer in the 1980 version of “Friday the 13th”?
118. What plant do pumpkins belong to the family of?
119. In “The Adventures of Ichabod Crane,” what was the name of the Headless Horseman’s real-life counterpart?
120. What are witches often seen riding on?
121. What does the word ‘witch’ mean in Old English?
122. Who played the role of Regan, the possessed child in the movie “The Exorcist”?
123. What burning thing does everyone gather around as a Halloween activity?
124. What bird is considered a symbol and prophecy of death in Celtic folklore?
125. What is the name of the hotel in “The Shining” where Jack Torrance and his family were caretakers?
126. What is the name of the clown in the movie “Poltergeist”?
127. Which ancient people are the ancestors of modern-day vampires, according to myth?
128. Where is Transylvania located?
129. How many witches were killed during the Salem Witch Trials?
130. Who is the author of the Goosebumps series?
131. What is the name of Pugsley Addams’ pet octopus?
132. What are the witches’ names in “Hocus Pocus”?
133. What is the name of the town where the Sanderson Sisters live in “Hocus Pocus”?
134. Who wrote the Ghostbusters theme song?
135. What is the profession of Venkman, Stantz, and Spengler in Ghostbusters?
136. What is another name for the night before Halloween?
137. Who is the villain in “A Nightmare on Elm Street”?
138. Which author wrote the infamous story “The Masque of the Red Death”?
139. What is the name of the hotel owned by Norman Bates in “Psycho”?
140. What candy would you traditionally receive at Halloween in Scotland and Ireland?
141. In which movie does the character Leatherface appear?
142. What does the creature from the “Black Lagoon” look like?
143. What mythical creature is the antagonist in the “Underworld” series?
144. What is the name of Dracula’s daughter in the “Hotel Transylvania” film series?
145. What is the most significant difference between the original and the remake of “Night of the Living Dead”?
146. Who wrote the horrifying story “The Pit and the Pendulum”?
147. What did ancient Celts believe spirits would do on Halloween night?
148. Who is the main antagonist in “The Ring”?
149. What is the name of the camp in the “Friday the 13th” series?
150. What was the name of Dracula’s ship in Bram Stoker’s novel?
151. In the movie “Beetlejuice”, how many times do you have to say Beetlejuice’s name to make him appear?
152. What is the name of Mavis and Johnny’s son on the “Hotel Transylvania” film series?
153. What is the term for the fear of witches and witchcraft?
154. What is the name of the camp counselor murdered in the opening scene of “Friday the 13th”?
155. What is the theme of the “Saw” movie franchise?
156. What is the traditional food eaten on Halloween night in Ireland?
157. In which movie does a cursed video tape cause death in 7 days?
158. What catches the Headless Horseman’s attention in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”?
159. What is the name of the killer doll in “Child’s Play”?
160. What is the significance of seeing an owl on Halloween?
161. What green character on “Hotel Transylvania 2” was able to listen to “I’m Worth It” by Fifth Harmony while Dracula had turned the song off in the car to put on an audiobook called Bigfoot’s Life Story?
162. Which famous murder mystery author wrote “Hallowe’en Party”?
163. What crops represents the harvest time during Halloween?
164. Who is believed to have been the first zombie in “Night of the Living Dead”?
165. What word begins with a “Z” and is associated with Halloween?
166. What Halloween activity tests your lung capacity?
167. In the film “Psycho”, where is the infamous Bates Motel located?
168. What does the Celtic word Samhain, from which Halloween originates, mean?
169. What was the name of the sleepwalking character in the silent film “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”?
170. In “Halloween III: Season of the Witch”, what were the masks that killed people when they watched the Silver Shamrock commercial?
171. What is the name of the famous witch trials that occurred in 1692-1693 in America?
172. What are the two main ingredients in a traditional pumpkin pie?
173. Which state grows the most pumpkins in the USA?
174. In the movie “The Sixth Sense”, what is the famous line said by the kid Cole Sear?
175. Who was the original author of “The Phantom of the Opera”?
176. What is the name of the legendary ghost ship that can never make port?
177. What is a group of bats called?
178. What Halloween creature can transform itself into a bat?
179. What type of vegetable was used to create Frankenstein’s monster in the novel?
180. What is an ancient tradition used to predict one’s future spouse by using apple peelings?
181. What popular party game involves tying a doughnut on a string?
182. Who is the protagonist in Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”?
183. What happened to Dracula’s wife in “Hotel Transylvania”?
184. What fruit is used in divination rituals on Halloween in Celtic folklore?
185. What did Johnny name himself in “Hotel Transylvania 2” when he had to pretend he was a vampire when Dracula’s father attended Dennis’s birthday party?
186. What is the fear of ghosts known as?
187. What is the record for the fastest carving of a face into a pumpkin?
188. What is the title of Ray Bradbury’s 1972 Halloween novel?
189. In what year did the United Nations first celebrate Halloween?
190. Who wrote “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”?
191. How many brothers does Winnie the wolf have on the “Hotel Transylvania” film series?
192. What is the name of the square pumpkin in a cartoon that kids usually watch around Halloween time?
193. When did Halloween start in America?
194. What was the largest pumpkin ever grown, as of 2020?
195. What Halloween costume does E.T. wear in the movie “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial”?
196. In the movie “The Craft”, how many girls were in the witch coven?
197. Which Halloween custom came from the tradition of remembering the souls in purgatory?
198. Why do witches often have black cats according to folklore?
199. How many witches are in the play, “Macbeth” by Shakespeare?
200. According to superstition, what happens if you hear a owl call on Halloween night?
How Did You Fare On This Halloween Night Of Trivia?
You’ve made it to the end alive, and that’s no mean feat! We hope you found our quiz gourd-geous and didn’t turn into a scaredy-cat. If you’re still hungry for more quizzes, fear not! Trivia Bliss has a whole crypt full of them for you. You can put your knowledge to the test and enjoy some more frightfully fun quizzes. Until then, may your answers be spooky and your scores be high!
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