Only true fans of the supernatural will be able to ace this Halloween quiz. From all things spooky to those beloved classic horror films, this scary quiz will have you thinking twice about what goes bump in the night...
Pumpkins come in a range of colors, but which color do they not come in?
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It's true, you've probably seen white, green, and even blue pumpkins while out at the orchard. However, red pumpkins don't exist.
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It's true, you've probably seen white, green, and even blue pumpkins while out at the orchard. However, red pumpkins don't exist.
Before people carved pumpkins, what were Jack-o-Lanterns made of?
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The tradition of carving Jack-o-Lanterns originated in Ireland, where people used large potatoes as their canvas.
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The tradition of carving Jack-o-Lanterns originated in Ireland, where people used large potatoes as their canvas.
Where does Halloween come from?
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Halloween dates back to ancient Celtic traditions and was used as a marker to celebrate the start of the dark, cold months.
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Halloween dates back to ancient Celtic traditions and was used as a marker to celebrate the start of the dark, cold months.
Where is Transylvania?
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Transylvania is a historic region located in the middle of Romania, and has been the center of vampire folklore for centuries.
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Transylvania is a historic region located in the middle of Romania, and has been the center of vampire folklore for centuries.
What do you call a fear of Halloween?
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Samhain is the original name for Halloween that dates back to Celtic traditions. The rest of those phobias don't even relate to the holiday.
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Samhain is the original name for Halloween that dates back to Celtic traditions. The rest of those phobias don't even relate to the holiday.
What would be most effective in killing a werewolf?
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According to the legends, silver is the only thing that can kill a werewolf. Ignore the "Twilight" series. Those werewolves are too advanced.
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According to the legends, silver is the only thing that can kill a werewolf. Ignore the "Twilight" series. Those werewolves are too advanced.
When do werewolves transform?
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The power of the full moon, when it's at its brightest in the sky, is what makes werewolves transform from human to wolf. That's a classic fact.
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The power of the full moon, when it's at its brightest in the sky, is what makes werewolves transform from human to wolf. That's a classic fact.
Why did Victorian-era coffins have bells on them?
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It's true - people did actually tend to get buried alive in Victorian times. If that was the case, they could ring the bell outside of the coffin and call for help.
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It's true - people did actually tend to get buried alive in Victorian times. If that was the case, they could ring the bell outside of the coffin and call for help.
What does Dracula turn himself into?
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In all classic iterations of Dracula, he has always been able to transform himself into a bat. In the novel, he also had the ability to transform into a wolf and a mysterious fog.
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In all classic iterations of Dracula, he has always been able to transform himself into a bat. In the novel, he also had the ability to transform into a wolf and a mysterious fog.
What do mummies smell like?
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Because the mummification process is so complex in order to guarantee entryway into the afterlife, Egyptians took great care to make sure the interred bodies were perfect. That being said, archaeologists have recounted that most mummies smell like the incense they were interred with.
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Because the mummification process is so complex in order to guarantee entryway into the afterlife, Egyptians took great care to make sure the interred bodies were perfect. That being said, archaeologists have recounted that most mummies smell like the incense they were interred with.
What is a ghost that causes trouble called?
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In classic tales, a ghost with evil intentions is referred to as a poltergeist. There have been countless movies named after the spirit.
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In classic tales, a ghost with evil intentions is referred to as a poltergeist. There have been countless movies named after the spirit.
What are mummies wrapped in?
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Mummies are wrapped in linen cloth and then coated in a layer of resin in order to slow the decomposition process.
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Mummies are wrapped in linen cloth and then coated in a layer of resin in order to slow the decomposition process.
How much did the world's largest pumpkin weigh?
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The world's largest pumpkin did in fact weigh in at 2,624 pounds. Wonder how long it took to carve that Jack-o-Lantern?
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The world's largest pumpkin did in fact weigh in at 2,624 pounds. Wonder how long it took to carve that Jack-o-Lantern?
Which of these ghost stories doesn't exist?
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All of these ghost stories around the world are actually based on true stories, except of course The Flying Dutchman. That's a reference from popular children's cartoon, Spongebob Squarepants.
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All of these ghost stories around the world are actually based on true stories, except of course The Flying Dutchman. That's a reference from popular children's cartoon, Spongebob Squarepants.
How do you successfully kill a zombie?
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There's only one successful way to kill a zombie, and that's by decapitation and destroying the brain. If you don't immediately find some way to destroy the brain, it can piece itself back together.
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There's only one successful way to kill a zombie, and that's by decapitation and destroying the brain. If you don't immediately find some way to destroy the brain, it can piece itself back together.
How did Frankenstein's monster come to life?
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In the classic tale of Frankenstein's monster, Dr. Victor Frankenstein rigs an elaborate experiment that is connected to a lightning rod to bring the creature to life. When lightning strikes, the monster is surged with a shock that successfully starts his once-dead heart.
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In the classic tale of Frankenstein's monster, Dr. Victor Frankenstein rigs an elaborate experiment that is connected to a lightning rod to bring the creature to life. When lightning strikes, the monster is surged with a shock that successfully starts his once-dead heart.
Are pumpkins fruits or vegetables?
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You wouldn't be the only one who assumed pumpkins are vegetables. From a botanist's standpoint, pumpkins are actually fruits because they grow from the seed-bearing structure of flowering plants.
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You wouldn't be the only one who assumed pumpkins are vegetables. From a botanist's standpoint, pumpkins are actually fruits because they grow from the seed-bearing structure of flowering plants.
What famous prince was Dracula based on?
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Author Bram Stoker drew inspiration from one of history's most violent princes, Vlad the Impaler of Romania.
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Author Bram Stoker drew inspiration from one of history's most violent princes, Vlad the Impaler of Romania.
What fruit do you typically go bobbing for at Halloween parties?
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One of the most classic Halloween party pastimes is bobbing for apples. Don't be fooled, though. It's actually a lot harder than you'd think.
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One of the most classic Halloween party pastimes is bobbing for apples. Don't be fooled, though. It's actually a lot harder than you'd think.
Which of these is not an actual movie?
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I'm sure you've seen three of those classic films, but if you go searching for "Dracula's Day Off," you're not going to find it.
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I'm sure you've seen three of those classic films, but if you go searching for "Dracula's Day Off," you're not going to find it.
Which of these films was not set in California?
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Unlike the other films, "Piranha 3D" takes place during a spring break trip at Lake Victoria in Canada.
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Unlike the other films, "Piranha 3D" takes place during a spring break trip at Lake Victoria in Canada.
Which villain has killed the most people?
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Over the course of all the "Friday the 13th" films, Jason has killed 162 victims.
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Over the course of all the "Friday the 13th" films, Jason has killed 162 victims.
Which movie was actually filmed on-location in Seneca State Park?
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The found-footage style film, "The Blair Witch Project," was created in the real-life location of Seneca State Park in Maryland to add to the film's authentic effect.
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The found-footage style film, "The Blair Witch Project," was created in the real-life location of Seneca State Park in Maryland to add to the film's authentic effect.
Which of these stars has never played Satan?
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Pop icon Cher, though privy to all sorts of controversial roles, has never actually portrayed Satan onscreen. Though who's to say the day won't come?
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Pop icon Cher, though privy to all sorts of controversial roles, has never actually portrayed Satan onscreen. Though who's to say the day won't come?
Which horror movie features a killer in a William Shatner mask?
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"Halloween" was shot on a low budget, so the director bought a cheap William Shatner mask from "The Devil's Rain" and spray painted it a ghostly white.
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"Halloween" was shot on a low budget, so the director bought a cheap William Shatner mask from "The Devil's Rain" and spray painted it a ghostly white.
Which horror movie features the repetitive line, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy"?
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"The Shining" follows the story of a stir-crazy author who bunkers in at an abandoned hotel and slowly loses his mind. He is seen writing the line "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" over and over.
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"The Shining" follows the story of a stir-crazy author who bunkers in at an abandoned hotel and slowly loses his mind. He is seen writing the line "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" over and over.
Which movie was originally named, "The Babysitter Murders"?
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John Carpenter initially named "Halloween" "The Babysitter Murders" due to the plot, but a producer felt that the movie would resonate more with viewers if it was titled around the holiday instead.
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John Carpenter initially named "Halloween" "The Babysitter Murders" due to the plot, but a producer felt that the movie would resonate more with viewers if it was titled around the holiday instead.
How many people associated with the film, "The Exorcist," died after production?
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According to reports, nine people associated with the production of "The Exorcist" passed away. They included Jack McGowran who played Burke Dennings, Linda Blair's grandfather, a night watchman on set, and a special effects expert.
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According to reports, nine people associated with the production of "The Exorcist" passed away. They included Jack McGowran who played Burke Dennings, Linda Blair's grandfather, a night watchman on set, and a special effects expert.
Which horror film was the first to ever show a woman in just her bra and underwear on screen?
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The scene in "Psycho" where Marion Crane is having an afternoon tryst with her lover was shocking for 1960s audiences but is relatively tame for viewers today.
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The scene in "Psycho" where Marion Crane is having an afternoon tryst with her lover was shocking for 1960s audiences but is relatively tame for viewers today.
What colors are Freddy Kreuger's sweater?
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Kreuger's sweater is red and green because the director read that those two colors, when paired, are the most clashing to the eye.
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Kreuger's sweater is red and green because the director read that those two colors, when paired, are the most clashing to the eye.
How many people does Jason kill in the first "Friday the 13th" movie?
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In the first movie, Jason's mother actually does all of the killings.
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In the first movie, Jason's mother actually does all of the killings.
In "Scream," what is Randy's number one rule on how to survive a horror movie?
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The film itself also breaks the "don't have sex" rule when Sidney sleeps with Billy and then he turns out to be the killer. Nice one, Wes Craven.
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The film itself also breaks the "don't have sex" rule when Sidney sleeps with Billy and then he turns out to be the killer. Nice one, Wes Craven.
Which movie required the purchase of 500 Florida frogs and 100 giant South American toads?
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It's true - the making of "The Frogs" resulted in the purchase and eventual escape of most of those 600 amphibians.
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It's true - the making of "The Frogs" resulted in the purchase and eventual escape of most of those 600 amphibians.
What was the original title of "The Blob"?
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"The Blob" was originally slated as "The Glob," until writers realized the name had already been taken by a cartoon series.
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"The Blob" was originally slated as "The Glob," until writers realized the name had already been taken by a cartoon series.
Which serial killer's outfit is based on an Edvard Munch painting?
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"The Scream" features a killer who wears a mask that almost directly resembles Munch's painting, aptly titled "The Scream."
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"The Scream" features a killer who wears a mask that almost directly resembles Munch's painting, aptly titled "The Scream."
Which film featured an in-theater disclaimer that viewers prone to motion sickness should be prepared for dizzying scenes?
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Because "The Blair Witch Project" was filmed using a "found footage" handheld style, many of the scenes are shaky and unstable, forcing motion sickness from some viewers.
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Because "The Blair Witch Project" was filmed using a "found footage" handheld style, many of the scenes are shaky and unstable, forcing motion sickness from some viewers.
In "Poltergeist," what grabs Robbie through his window?
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Despite Robbie's father telling him that the house is built next to a tree for protection, the tree becomes possessed during a storm and reaches in through Robbie's window to hurt him.
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Despite Robbie's father telling him that the house is built next to a tree for protection, the tree becomes possessed during a storm and reaches in through Robbie's window to hurt him.
How much screen time did Freddy Kreuger get in the first "Nightmare on Elm Street" film?
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Freddy Kreuger only got seven minutes of screen time because director Wes Craven knew the unseen was much more haunting than the seen.
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Freddy Kreuger only got seven minutes of screen time because director Wes Craven knew the unseen was much more haunting than the seen.
Where does "Friday the 13th" take place?
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Camp Crystal Lake was a relatively nice place to vacation until the summer of 1957 when a handicapped camper drowned. That set off a slew of grisly killings.
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Camp Crystal Lake was a relatively nice place to vacation until the summer of 1957 when a handicapped camper drowned. That set off a slew of grisly killings.
Why can't Michael Myers be killed?
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It's finally revealed in "Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers" that Michael is actually under an ancient Druid curse. It explains why he has an inhuman force and has evaded death for so long. Anyone cursed must sacrifice their next of kin to the god Samhain, which explains why he's always trying to kill his sister.
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It's finally revealed in "Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers" that Michael is actually under an ancient Druid curse. It explains why he has an inhuman force and has evaded death for so long. Anyone cursed must sacrifice their next of kin to the god Samhain, which explains why he's always trying to kill his sister.
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