50 Halloween Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Kenton, Chief Editor·Updated May 2025·6 min read

Dive into our collection of Halloween trivia questions and see if you're truly in tune with the spirits of October 31st.

1What is the origin country of Halloween?
2Which vegetable was originally carved before the pumpkin?
3What does the name 'Halloween' mean?
4Which two colors are traditionally associated with Halloween?
5In which century did trick-or-treating begin?
6What is a fear of Halloween called?
7Which candy is most commonly associated with Halloween?
8Which animal is often associated with witches?
9What is the day after Halloween called?
10Which Shakespeare play mentions witches?
11What were the first Jack-o’-lanterns made from?
12Which classic horror film features a killer in a white mask?
13In what country did bobbing for apples originate?
14Which famous magician died on Halloween?
15What is Dracula's real name?
16Which country celebrates the Day of the Dead instead of Halloween?
17Which monster is Frankenstein's creation?
18What is another name for a werewolf?
19What fruit is used to predict the future on Halloween in Celtic tradition?
20Which author wrote 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'?
21Which plant is said to repel vampires?
22What do you need to cross a vampire's path with to destroy it?
23From which words did 'bonfire' originate?
24In the movie 'Psycho', who was the Bates Motel's proprietor?
25What item is banned only during Halloween from 12am-12pm in Hollywood?
26In 'The Addams Family', who is Gomez's wife?
27Which actor played Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'?
28Who wrote the novel 'Dracula'?
29In which movie is the line 'I see dead people'?
30Who directed 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'?
31What are young witches called?
32What do witches call their annual meetings?
33What is the main ingredient in a witch's potion?
34Which vampire said, 'Don't be a fool, there are far worse things than death'?
35Which creature lives in the sea and is a popular Halloween costume?
36What is the primary ingredient in a mummy's wrap?
37Which ancient festival marks the beginning of winter and influenced modern Halloween?
38What did people originally dress up as during Halloween?
39How can you traditionally see a witch on Halloween?
40Which Halloween game involves chasing an apple?
41What should you sprinkle on your doorstep if you want to keep spirits out of your home?
42What are spirits said to collect on Halloween?
43What is the traditional Scottish name for Halloween?
44Which bird is considered a bad omen on Halloween?
45What do you call a fear of spiders?
46Which character is known as the 'Mistress of the Dark'?
47Who is the villain in 'A Nightmare on Elm Street'?
48What is another term for the autumn equinox?
49What is the night before Halloween traditionally called?
50Which fruit is carved and lit from the inside during Halloween?