109 Frighteningly Fun Halloween Trivia Questions and Answers to Haunt Your Friends
It’s that time of year again when ghouls and goblins roam the streets, and the scent of pumpkin spice fills the air. Halloween is all about embracing the fun, fright, and festivity of the season. But how well do you understand the lore and customs of this haunting holiday? Test your knowledge with these thought-provoking trivia questions. Tap on an answer and we will alert you whether it's correct or wrong.
- What vegetable is famously carved into jack-o'-lanterns during Halloween?
- Which spooky creature is said to transform into a bat?
- In which country did Halloween originate?
- What is the most popular Halloween costume for kids?
- What candy is known for being handed out in small packets and comes in colorful round shells?
- Which famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?
- What is traditionally worn on Halloween to ward off evil spirits?
- What do people traditionally say when they knock on doors on Halloween?
- What ghostly figure is said to haunt graveyards?
- What monster is often portrayed as being sewn together from body parts?
- Which ghostly holiday song is often played during Halloween?
- Which famous director is known for creating iconic horror films like 'Halloween'?
- What creepy, crawly creature is associated with Halloween decorations, often depicted in webs?
- What traditional Halloween game involves trying to bite an apple while it's floating in water?
- Which famous author wrote the chilling horror novel 'Dracula'?
- What color is commonly associated with Halloween along with black?
- In the classic 'Sleepy Hollow' tale, what is the name of the headless ghost who haunts the town?
- What Halloween symbol is traditionally associated with witches and their mode of transportation?
- In the Halloween film series, what is the name of the masked villain who terrorizes the town of Haddonfield?
- What animal is often linked with witches and superstition, especially during Halloween?
- What is the name of the classic Halloween special featuring a great pumpkin?
- Which mythical creature is half-man, half-wolf and often associated with Halloween?
- In Halloween folklore, what do witches supposedly ride through the night sky?
- What candy, popular during Halloween, was once called 'chicken feed'?
- Which Halloween movie tells the story of a young girl who accidentally summons the Sanderson sisters?
- What phobia refers to an intense fear of Halloween?
- What type of monster is Frankenstein in Mary Shelley's famous novel?
- What is the traditional Halloween color combination?
- What Halloween character is known for living in a haunted castle and sleeping in a coffin?
- In what year was the first Halloween movie released, introducing Michael Myers?
- What supernatural being is said to rise from the dead and feast on human blood, making it a common figure during Halloween?
- What fruit is traditionally carved to create jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween?
- In which country did the tradition of carving jack-o'-lanterns originally begin?
- What is the most popular costume for kids during Halloween?
- Which popular candy is known for its slogan 'Taste the Rainbow' and is often handed out during Halloween?
- What spooky character is known for walking with outstretched arms and has bolts on the side of its neck?
- Which animal, often a symbol of bad luck, is associated with witches and Halloween?
- What spooky object is used to communicate with spirits and is often featured in Halloween tales?
- In the famous horror movie 'The Exorcist', what is the name of the possessed girl?
- Which famous horror author is known for writing 'The Shining' and is often associated with spooky Halloween tales?
- What Halloween tradition involves knocking on doors and asking for treats with the phrase 'Trick or Treat'?
- In the movie 'Beetlejuice', what phrase must be repeated three times to summon the title character?
- Which creature is traditionally believed to transform under the full moon, making it a classic Halloween monster?
- What color are the Wicked Witch's shoes in the 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz'?
- Which classic Halloween character is known for draining the life force from humans, often through a bite on the neck?
- Which 90s Halloween-themed movie stars a young boy named Max who lights a cursed candle?
- What popular Halloween decoration mimics the shape of human remains?
- What magical item, often featured in Halloween stories, is used by witches to create potions?
- Which ghostly beings in 'Ghostbusters' were known for their green slime?
- What popular Halloween game involves trying to bite an apple floating in water without using your hands?
- Which famous family of creepy and kooky characters are often associated with Halloween, including characters like Gomez and Morticia?
- Which ancient Celtic festival is said to be the origin of modern Halloween traditions?
- In the movie 'Halloween', what is the name of the masked killer who stalks the streets of Haddonfield?
- What candy, shaped like a triangle and featuring white, orange, and yellow colors, is a classic Halloween treat?
- Which spooky, ghost-filled location is known for its shifting staircases and hidden rooms, often depicted in haunted house stories?
- In many Halloween stories, what is the term used for the restless spirits that return to haunt the living?
- Which actress starred as Laurie Strode in the original 'Halloween' movie from 1978?
- Which household item, often seen in old witch stories, is believed to be a flying mode of transport for witches?
- Which Halloween movie features a cursed video tape that causes viewers to die seven days after watching it?
- What mythical creature, often associated with Halloween, is said to rise from the grave and feed on the living?
- Which plant, known for its bright orange color, is commonly carved into Jack-O'-Lanterns during Halloween?
- In which country did the tradition of carving Jack-O'-Lanterns originate?
- What is the name of the friendly ghost in the famous 1995 movie that features a haunted mansion?
- Which type of supernatural being is said to be able to shapeshift into a bat and drink blood?
- Which classic Halloween movie features a group of witches known as the Sanderson sisters?
- What spooky event is said to happen if you break a mirror, according to old Halloween superstitions?
- Which spooky symbol is often associated with bad luck, especially if it crosses your path on Halloween?
- What is the name of the creepy, mysterious family that has been featured in TV shows and movies, including a 1991 Halloween hit?
- What eerie Halloween creature is often depicted as a floating, disembodied spirit wearing a sheet?
- What Halloween symbol is traditionally believed to ward off evil spirits when placed in windows?
- In which famous horror film does the villain enter people's dreams to kill them?
- Which Halloween creature is known for being brought to life through a scientific experiment in Mary Shelley's classic novel?
- What iconic Halloween monster is said to transform during a full moon?
- Which spooky tradition involves children going door-to-door in costume, asking for candy?
- What supernatural being is believed to be a person who returns from the dead to seek revenge?
- Which famous Halloween decoration features a human skull and bones?
- Which actress played the iconic role of Elvira, the Mistress of the Dark, often associated with Halloween festivities?
- Which Halloween figure is known for wearing a mask and hunting down victims in the 'Friday the 13th' series?
- Which spooky decoration is commonly seen stretching across porches and doorways during Halloween, symbolizing a creepy critter?
- What Halloween activity involves using a blindfolded person to pin a paper tail onto a picture of a donkey?
- Which classic horror novel features a reclusive scientist who creates a living being from dead body parts?
- In which country is it believed that dressing up in costumes on Halloween will help you avoid being recognized by ghosts?
- Which candy, known for its caramel flavor and chewy texture, is often given out during Halloween?
- Which vegetable was originally used to carve Jack-O'-Lanterns before pumpkins became popular?
- Which classic black-and-white Halloween film features a large monster attacking New York City?
- In which famous Halloween movie does a young boy discover a magical book and accidentally summon three witches?
- What creepy creature is commonly associated with witches, often seen as their familiar or companion?
- Which Halloween movie villain uses a signature mask and a kitchen knife to terrorize victims?
- Which ancient festival is believed to be the precursor to Halloween, marking the end of the harvest season?
- What is the name of the ghost ship that is said to sail the seas, never able to make port, and is often associated with eerie legends?
- Which candy, introduced in the 1920s, is known for its peanut butter filling and often given out during Halloween?
- What Halloween creature can be killed with a silver bullet according to legend?
- Which popular Halloween character was created by Charles Addams and is known for her pale skin and gothic style?
- In which Halloween tradition do people make small holes in apples and fill them with raisins before baking?
- Which classic Halloween monster is said to rise from its tomb, wrapped in bandages, to terrorize the living?
- Which Halloween tradition involves pulling pranks on others, like soaping windows or tossing toilet paper over houses?
- What spooky figure is believed to be able to transform into a bat and has a thirst for blood?
- Which Halloween-inspired book series, aimed at children, features spooky stories and eerie twists?
- Which large, orange fruit is carved into spooky faces to create Jack-O'-Lanterns during Halloween?
- What is the name of the festival that originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the end of the harvest season?
- Which animated movie features a character named Jack Skellington who is known as the Pumpkin King?
- What item is traditionally placed in front of a house to signal that trick-or-treaters are welcome?
- In many Halloween traditions, what color represents death and darkness?
- Which Halloween creature is often depicted as a reanimated corpse that craves human flesh?
- In which country did the tradition of wearing costumes on Halloween originate?
- What is the traditional food associated with Halloween that involves apples and a water-filled tub?
- What spirit is believed to roam the earth on Halloween night in search of food and shelter?
- Which popular Halloween song mentions a character who comes alive at night and scares children?
- In the United States, what percentage of parents admit to stealing candy from their children's Halloween haul?