110 Spooktacular Halloween Trivia Questions for a Frightfully Fun Time

Welcome, ghouls and goblins, to the ultimate Halloween trivia challenge! Whether you’re a fan of all things spooky, a lover of eerie tales, or someone who just enjoys the festive spirit of Halloween, this collection of 110 Halloween Trivia Questions is sure to thrill and chill you.

From the origins of Halloween traditions to iconic horror movies, creepy folklore, and everything in between, these questions will test your knowledge and perhaps even teach you a thing or two about this hauntingly fun holiday. Perfect for Halloween parties, gatherings with friends, or a quiet night in with a pumpkin spice latte, this trivia quiz is designed to entertain and spook in equal measure.

So, light your jack-o’-lantern, grab some candy, and prepare to dive into a world of witches, ghosts, and all things that go bump in the night. Will you emerge as the ultimate Halloween expert, or will you be tricked by these tricky questions?

There’s only one way to find out. Let’s get started!

History of Halloween Questions:

1. What ancient Celtic festival is considered the origin of Halloween?
2. In which century did Halloween first start being celebrated in America?
3. What is the original meaning of the word “Halloween”?
4. Which country is believed to have started the tradition of carving pumpkins?
5. Before pumpkins, what vegetables were traditionally carved during Halloween?
6. What Christian holiday does Halloween precede?
7. Which group of people first celebrated Samhain, the festival Halloween originated from?
8. In what year did Halloween first become a national holiday in the United States?
9. What was the original purpose of wearing costumes on Halloween?
10. What popular Halloween activity started in the U.S. in the early 20th century?

Answers:

1. The festival of Samhain.
2. In the 19th century (1800s).
3. “All Hallows’ Eve” (the evening before All Saints’ Day).
4. The United States.
5. Turnips and sometimes beets.
6. All Saints’ Day (also known as All Hallows’ Day).
7. The Celts.
8. Halloween has never been a national holiday in the U.S., but it became widely celebrated in the 1920s.
9. To disguise oneself from roaming spirits or ghosts.
10. Trick-or-treating.

Halloween Around the World Questions:

11. What is the Mexican holiday celebrated around the same time as Halloween?
12. In which European country do people celebrate “All Saints’ Day” by lighting candles on the graves of loved ones?
13. What fruit is traditionally bobbed for in Scotland during Halloween?
14. In what country do children traditionally dress as witches and knock on doors for candy on Palm Sunday?
15. What country celebrates a festival similar to Halloween known as “Day of the Dead”?
16. Which Asian country celebrates a festival called “Obon” to honor the spirits of ancestors?
17. In which country is the traditional Halloween symbol the witch, often called “La Befana”?
18. In which country is “Guy Fawkes Night” celebrated instead of Halloween, and why?
19. Which country has a tradition of eating “soul cakes” for Halloween-like celebrations?
20. Which European country celebrates a Halloween-like festival called “Fet Gede,” which honors the dead?

Answers:

11. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
12. Poland.
13. Apples.
14. Finland (on Palm Sunday, it’s a different event but with a similar tradition to Halloween).
15. Mexico.
16. Japan.
17. Italy (La Befana is celebrated on January 6, but the witch icon is linked to Halloween).
18. The United Kingdom, to commemorate the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
19. England.
20. Haiti.

Famous Halloween Movies Questions:

21. What is the name of the masked villain in the “Halloween” movie series?
22. Which classic horror movie features the quote, “Here’s Johnny!”?
23. In the movie “Hocus Pocus,” what are the names of the three Sanderson sisters?
24. What Halloween-themed movie features a character named Jack Skellington?
25. In which horror movie does the villain attack people in their dreams?
26. What is the name of the hotel in Stephen King’s “The Shining”?
27. In “Beetlejuice,” who plays the title character?
28. What is the name of the villainous doll in the “Child’s Play” series?
29. Which actor portrayed Dracula in the 1931 classic movie?
30. What is the name of the family in “The Addams Family”?

Answers:

21. Michael Myers.
22. The Shining.
23. Winifred, Sarah, and Mary.
24. The Nightmare Before Christmas.
25. A Nightmare on Elm Street (Freddy Krueger).
26. The Overlook Hotel.
27. Michael Keaton.
28. Chucky.
29. Bela Lugosi.
30. The Addams Family.

Halloween Superstitions Questions:

31. According to superstition, if you see a spider on Halloween, what does it mean?
32. What Halloween creature is often believed to bring bad luck if it crosses your path?
33. In folklore, what do witches supposedly fly on?
34. According to superstition, what happens if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween?
35. In which country is it considered unlucky to walk backward on Halloween night?
36. What type of bird is often associated with Halloween and considered a bad omen?
37. Breaking what object is considered bad luck on Halloween (and in general)?
38. Which color is traditionally associated with witches and Halloween?
39. According to folklore, what plant can protect your house from evil spirits on Halloween?
40. What should you wear on Halloween to prevent being recognized by ghosts?

Answers:

31. It means that a loved one is watching over you.
32. A black cat.
33. Brooms.
34. You may see your future spouse or your death.
35. Ireland.
36. Ravens.
37. A mirror.
38. Black.
39. A rowan tree or its berries.
40. A costume or mask.

Famous Monsters and Creatures Questions:

41. In which book does Count Dracula first appear?
42. What is the name of the creature that Dr. Frankenstein creates in Mary Shelley’s novel?
43. Which famous Halloween monster is said to transform under a full moon?
44. What is the term for a creature that drinks human blood and turns into a bat?
45. What is the name of the Egyptian creature that comes to life wrapped in bandages?
46. In Greek mythology, what creature has the body of a lion, a goat’s head, and a serpent’s tail?
47. Which aquatic monster is often depicted in Scottish folklore?
48. What is the name of the ghostly ship in “Pirates of the Caribbean”?
49. Which creature is half-man and half-wolf, commonly found in Halloween lore?
50. In Norse mythology, what giant wolf is destined to bring about the end of the world?

Answers:

41. Dracula by Bram Stoker.
42. The Monster (often referred to as Frankenstein’s Monster).
43. The werewolf.
44. A vampire.
45. The mummy.
46. The chimera.
47. The Loch Ness Monster.
48. The Flying Dutchman.
49. The werewolf.
50. Fenrir.

Haunted Places Questions:

51. What is the name of the most famous haunted house in New York?
52. In which U.S. city is the haunted hotel “The Stanley Hotel” located?
53. What is the name of the haunted prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
54. Which U.K. castle is rumored to be one of the most haunted in the world?
55. Which American city is known for its ghost tours and haunted locations, including the LaLaurie Mansion?
56. In which U.S. state is the haunted Winchester Mystery House located?
57. What haunted location inspired the novel The Haunting of Hill House?
58. Which island prison is rumored to be haunted by former inmates, including Al Capone?
59. In which country is Bran Castle, often referred to as “Dracula’s Castle”?
60. Which U.S. state’s ghost town, Bodie, is known for its paranormal activity?

Answers:

51. The Amityville House.
52. Estes Park, Colorado.
53. Eastern State Penitentiary.
54. Edinburgh Castle in Scotland.
55. New Orleans, Louisiana.
56. California.
57. Hill House is fictional, but many believe it was inspired by The Winchester Mystery House.
58. Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, California.
59. Romania.
60. California.

Halloween Candy Questions:

61. What candy was originally called “Chicken Feed” when it was first created in the 1880s?
62. What chocolate candy bar was invented in 1923 and became a Halloween staple?
63. Which candy was the first to be individually wrapped, making it easier for trick-or-treating?
64. What candy is known for being “two for me, none for you” according to its tagline?
65. What candy is most associated with a red lollipop and bubblegum center?
66. What type of candy comes in wax lips and soda bottles for Halloween?
67. What candy brand has the slogan “Taste the Rainbow”?
68. What candy was featured in the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
69. What is the name of the peanut butter-filled candy that comes in orange and black wrappers?
70. Which candy is known for its slogan “Melts in your mouth, not in your hands”?

Answers:

61. Candy corn.
62. Milky Way.
63. Tootsie Rolls.
64. Twix.
65. Blow Pop.
66. Wax Bottles and Lips.
67. Skittles.
68. Reese’s Pieces.
69. Mary Jane’s.
70. M&M’s.

Halloween Costumes Questions:

71. What is the most popular Halloween costume for adults in the United States?
72. Which costume became famous after the release of Scream in 1996?
73. What is the traditional Halloween costume for witches?
74. In which decade did superhero costumes become popular for Halloween?
75. What costume accessory is commonly paired with a pirate outfit?
76. What classic monster costume features a flat head and bolts in its neck?
77. What classic TV show inspired a resurgence of vampire costumes in the 1960s?
78. What is the most common Halloween costume for pets in the United States?
79. What is the name of the famous ghost costume worn in Ghostbusters?
80. Which costume is associated with a character who wears a hockey mask?

Answers:

71. Witch.
72. Ghostface.
73. Pointed hat and broom.
74. The 1960s.
75. Eye patch and sword.
76. Frankenstein’s Monster.
77. The Munsters.
78. Pumpkin.
79. Slimer.
80. Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th.

Famous Witches and Wizards Questions:

81. Who is the most famous wizard in the Harry Potter series?
82. Which famous witch appears in The Wizard of Oz?
83. In which Disney movie does the witch Maleficent appear?
84. What is the name of the good witch in The Wizard of Oz?
85. What is the name of the wizard who helps King Arthur in Arthurian legend?
86. Which famous witch lived in a gingerbread house and appeared in the story of Hansel and Gretel?
87. Who is the teenage witch in the popular TV series of the same name?
88. What famous witch brewed potions in Shakespeare’s Macbeth?
89. What is the name of the witch who turns children into mice in The Witches?
90. Who is the witch in Disney’s Snow White?

Answers:

81. Harry Potter.
82. The Wicked Witch of the West.
83. Sleeping Beauty.
84. Glinda, the Good Witch of the North.
85. Merlin.
86. The Witch in Hansel and Gretel (also known as the Gingerbread Witch).
87. Sabrina (Sabrina the Teenage Witch).
88. The Weird Sisters (also known as the Three Witches).
89. The Grand High Witch.
90. The Evil Queen (also known as the Wicked Queen or the Queen).

Spooky Science Questions:

91. What type of fog forms in valleys and is often associated with spooky scenes in movies?
92. What kind of light is often called “spooky” and is used in Halloween haunted houses to create eerie effects?
93. What type of animal can navigate in the dark using echolocation, often depicted in Halloween decorations?
94. What phenomenon is caused by an animal’s glowing eyes in the dark?
95. What spooky chemical reaction is used to create fog in Halloween parties?
96. What is the scientific name for the fear of spiders, a common Halloween creature?
97. What natural event can cause the moon to appear red, often called the “Blood Moon”?
98. Which bird of prey is known for its silent flight and ghostly appearance at night?
99. What is the term for electricity discharges in the air that can cause a crackling or glowing effect on objects?
100. What type of weather event can cause intense thunder and lightning, often associated with scary scenes?

Answers:

91. Radiation fog.
92. Blacklight (ultraviolet light).
93. Bats.
94. Tapetum lucidum.
95. Dry ice (carbon dioxide sublimation).
96. Arachnophobia.
97. A lunar eclipse.
98. Owls.
99. St. Elmo’s Fire.
100. Thunderstorms.

Halloween Music Questions:

101. What Halloween song was made famous by Michael Jackson?
102. What 1962 hit song is considered a Halloween anthem, performed by Bobby “Boris” Pickett?
103. In which Tim Burton movie does the character Jack Skellington sing the song “This Is Halloween”?
104. What is the name of the eerie song that plays during the opening credits of The Exorcist?
105. Which musician wrote and performed the Halloween-themed song Ghostbusters?
106. What is the name of the band known for their Halloween-themed album Welcome to My Nightmare?
107. Which song from the Rocky Horror Picture Show is often played at Halloween parties?
108. What spooky-themed classical composition by Johann Sebastian Bach is a Halloween favorite?
109. Which famous musician was known as the “Prince of Darkness” and has many songs associated with Halloween?
110. What classic 80s rock song features the phrase “The Devil went down to Georgia”?

Answers:

101. Thriller.
102. Monster Mash.
103. The Nightmare Before Christmas.
104. Tubular Bells.
105. Ray Parker Jr.
106. Alice Cooper.
107. Time Warp.
108. Toccata and Fugue in D minor.
109. Ozzy Osbourne.
110. The Devil Went Down to Georgia by the Charlie Daniels Band.

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