Halloween Quiz 2023

What is the hightest grossest horror film franchise of all time?

In Anne Rice's "Interview with the Vampire," who is the protagonist and narrator of the story?

In "Good Omens," what is the name of the angel who teams up with the demon Crowley to prevent the apocalypse?

Which horror movie features a family terrorized by malevolent spirits and a young psychic girl named Carol Anne?

In Cape May, New Jersey, what is the supposed origin of the ghostly "Lady in White" who haunts the Southern Mansion?

Who wrote the spooky children's book "The Witches," where a young boy encounters real witches who despise children?

In the Stephen King novel and film adaptation "Christine," what song does the possessed car Christine frequently play?

What is considered to be the first horror film ever made?

Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" is set in a coastal town. What is the name of this town?

In which country did the tradition of Halloween originate?

In the legend of the Jersey Devil, what is the creature believed to be the 13th child of?

In H.P. Lovecraft's "The Call of Cthulhu," what is Cthulhu?

In the book Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe, what type of pet is Bunnicula, the main character?

What was the original basis for the reported haunting and supernatural events in the Amityville house?

Bela Lugosi is best known for his iconic portrayal of which famous character in the 1931 film "Dracula"?

Which horror author is known for the "Gothic Quartet," including "Bird Box" and "Malorie"?

The Amityville Horror is a famous haunted house located in which U.S. state?

In Irish folklore, what mythical creature is said to roam the countryside during Halloween, leading lost souls astray?

In "The Cask of Amontillado," what leads Montresor to seek revenge on Fortunato?

Which famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?

Which horror novel by Ira Levin features a young woman who suspects that her neighbors are part of a satanic cult?

Who directed the horror-comedy film "Tales from the Hood," which explores themes of racism and social justice?

Which horror movie is credited as being the first summer blockbuster?

One of New Jersey's most iconic spooky attractions is the "Shades of Death Road." Why is it named as such?

In the movie "Carrie," based on Stephen King's novel, what supernatural power does the titular character possess?

What is the urban legend associated with Candyman in the film?

In what year did the Salem Witch Trials take place?

Who is the main antagonist, also known as "Jigsaw," in the "Saw" film series?

Which spreadsheet tools can read this sheet and export to xlsx format?

In the 2018 supernatural horror film "Hereditary," what family tragedy sets off a series of disturbing events?

Who wrote the horror novel "The Exorcist," which became a famous film?

Which historical figure is often considered the inspiration for the modern image of a vampire in literature and film?

In "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," what does Professor Lupin teach Harry's class about on Halloween night?

In H.P. Lovecraft's "The Shadow over Innsmouth," what is the eerie secret of the town of Innsmouth?

In Yoko Ogawa's "The Memory Police," what happens to the objects that are made to disappear by the Memory Police? 

What is the name of the black cat in the movie "Hocus Pocus"?

In Alma Katsu's "The Hunger," which real historical event serves as the backdrop for the story? 

In the film "The Exorcist," what is the name of the young girl who becomes possessed by a demon?

In Clive Barker's "Books of Blood," what is the recurring motif that binds the short stories together?

Who wrote the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart," known for its unreliable narrator who claims not to be mad?

In the first "Friday the 13th" movie (1980), who is revealed as the killer initially?

Who was the first person accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials?

How were most of the accused witches in Salem put to death?

Which author is known for creating the character Hannibal Lecter in novels such as The Silence of the Lambs?

What is the nickname often given to the main antagonist in the "Halloween" series, Michael Myers?

What is the origin of the tradition of carving pumpkins into Jack-o'-lanterns?

In "Pet Sematary" by Stephen King, what happens when a pet is buried in the cemetery behind the Creed family's house?

Who wrote the horror novel "Psycho," which inspired Alfred Hitchcock's famous film adaptation? 

In the iconic Twilight Zone episode "Time Enough at Last," what is the fate of the main character, Henry Bemis?

According to legend, where is the Jersey Devil said to originate from?

The haunted Robert the Doll is in a museum collection in which location?

What is the name of the ghost librarian in Ray Bradbury's short story "The Exiles," which is set in a library on Mars?

In which novel does a family discover a hidden room filled with supernatural occurrences, written by Shirley Jackson?

Who wrote the horror novel "American Psycho," featuring a psychopathic Wall Street banker as the protagonist?

Who wrote the classic horror novel, Dracula?

What is the name of the ancient, evil creature that awakens in Stephen King's It?

Who served as the first accusers and sparked the Salem Witch Trials?

In the Netflix series Wednesday, to which secret society did Wednesday Addams belong?

In Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," what is the subtitle of the novel?

Writer/Director Rob Zomie relased an updated movie version of which t.v. series?

What is the name of the family that interacts with the spirit Lasher in an Anne RIce novel?

Who let the troll into Hogwarts during the Halloween feast in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? 

Which ancient Celtic festival is often considered the precursor to Halloween?

In Octavia Butler's Fledgling, what type of supernatural creature is the protagonist, Shori?

In Stephen King's The Shining, what is the name of the haunted hotel?

In Tananarive Due's novel "The Good House," what supernatural entity haunts the Good House? 

In "The Addams Family" movie from 1991, what is the name of Uncle Fester's love interest?

How many people were executed as a result of the Salem Witch Trials?

Which author is known for writing the horror novella "The Turn of the Screw"?

What is the most commonly described physical appearance of the Jersey Devil?

The first widely reported sighting of the Jersey Devil is commonly attributed to which year?

What is the term for a ghostly light that is said to lead travelers to their doom?