Halloween-Themed Movies VS. Horror Films

When it’s almost time for Halloween, some of us get a bit scared or spooky while others turn fun and festive. This is why Halloween movies are not created equal. Halloween-themed movies focus on fun, light-hearted elements of fantasy, mystery, and humor, these are perfect for getting into the spirit of the fun family holiday. On the other hand, there are the traditional horror movies which are more intense, and often has gruesome images.
Horror movies have become a popular Halloween tradition especially because the themes of fear goes well with the holiday’s vibed. Halloween is all about the thin line between the living and the dead, and horror films have all of those things – death, ghosts, monsters, and evil forces – that make us uneasy. Over the years, these movies have become as much a part of Halloween as costumes and candy, helping set the mood for a night of frightful fun.

Celebrate Using Halloween Movie Trivia

Hosting a Halloween movie trivia game is the perfect way to combine the fun part of Halloween with your team. If your team enjoys family-friendly Halloween films or the more intense movies, trivia can brings everyone together to test their knowledge and have a friendly competition. In a virtual or in-person setting, Halloween movie trivia can engage people of all ages and likes, offering a great way to celebrate and interact. With Gloww, setting up a Halloween movie trivia session is quick and easy—try our ready made Halloween Movie Trivia template that is perfect for remote teams who want to enjoy a lighthearted challenge while celebrating the holiday!

Halloween Movie Trivia Questions

Here’s a list of unique trivia questions that will challenge even the biggest Halloween movie buffs. Covering a range of films from classic horror to Halloween favorites, these questions will keep everyone on their toes:

1. What is the name of the iconic mask worn by Michael Myers in the Halloween series?

2. In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is the name of Jack Skellington’s ghost dog?

3. Which actor played the infamous Pennywise the clown in the 1990 TV adaptation of It?

4. In Hocus Pocus, what are the names of the three Sanderson sisters?

5. What is the address of the haunted house in The Amityville Horror?

6. Which horror film features a killer named Ghostface who terrorizes teenagers in Woodsboro?

7. What year was the original Halloween movie released?

8. In Beetlejuice, how do you summon him?

9. Who played Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show?

10. In the movie Coraline, what replaces the eyes of the characters in the “Other World”?

11. Which 1984 movie features a serial killer who attacks his victims in their dreams?

12. In The Addams Family movie (1991), what is the name of the family’s butler?

13. What’s the name of the fictional town where Halloweentown takes place?

14. In The Shining, what is Jack Torrance’s famous line after breaking down the door?

15. What kind of animal is Thackery Binx turned into in Hocus Pocus?

16. Who directed The Sixth Sense?

17. Which movie features the line, “They’re heeere”?

18. In The Exorcist, what is the name of the girl who becomes possessed?

19. What classic horror film features a child named Danny who has “the shining”?

20. Who is the villain in A Nightmare Before Christmas?

21. In the 1984 film “Gremlins,” what are the three rules for taking care of a Mogwai?

22. In which film does actress Mia Farrow play a pregnant woman who becomes paranoid about her unborn child?

23. What 1999 horror film features a group of documentary filmmakers lost in the woods?

24. Which horror film takes place on a spaceship called the Nostromo?

25. In the film “The Silence of the Lambs”, who is the cannibalistic serial killer that Clarice Starling interviews?

26. What vampire film features the tagline, “Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die”? 

27. What horror film features a group of college students who receive cryptic emails detailing their own deaths?

28. Where does the Ghostbusters trio find their first ghost?

29. Which Friends actress has appeared in Scream?

30. In Mean Girls, what does Cady dress up for Halloween?

Halloween Movie Trivia Answers

1. Captain Kirk mask (William Shatner).

2. Zero.

3. Tim Curry.

4. Winifred, Sarah, and Mary.

5. 112 Ocean Avenue.

6. Scream.

7. 1978.

8. Call his name three times.

9. Tim Curry.

10. Buttons.

11. A Nightmare on Elm Street.

12. Lurch.

13. Halloweentown.

14. “Here’s Johnny!”

15. A black cat.

16. M. Night Shyamalan.

17. Poltergeist.

18. Regan MacNeil.

19. The Shining.

20. Oogie Boogie.

21. No bright light, don’t get them wet, and never feed them after midnight.

22. Rosemary’s Baby.

 23. The Blair Witch Project.

24. Alien.

25. Hannibal Lecter.

26. The Lost Boys.

27. Urban Legend.

28. New York public library.

29. Courteney Cox.

30. A bloody bride.

Got Your Popcorn Ready?

A Halloween movie trivia game is the perfect way to add excitement and interaction to your Halloween celebration. Whether you want to challenge your team with questions about horror classics or keep it light and cheerful with Halloween-themed films, this trivia session is sure to get everyone in the festive spirit.  Try Gloww and see that you can easily host a trivia game that combines the fun of Halloween with the nostalgia of favorite movies, promising a memorable experience for all participants. So get your team together, grab some popcorn, and let the Halloween movie trivia begin!

Plan Your Virtual Halloween Party with Gloww

With Gloww, you have all the tools you need to put together an unforgettable event. Test your team’s knowledge with finish the lyrics, or give everyone a mental workout with a coworker feud – Halloween edition. You can even bring in old favorites like the annual Halloween costume contest. 

Looking for more ideas? Check out our fun Friday virtual activities, virtual team building activities, virtual happy hour ideas, and more. If you’re looking for more fun templates that are holiday or event-themed, make sure to have a look at our party template for the holidays, team activity for Thanksgiving, Hispanic Heritage Month, and virtual music events!

Ready to get the ball rolling? You can start planning your next virtual Halloween party today. If you’d like to learn more about our advanced features, take a look at our pricing plans. If you still have questions about what Gloww can do for you, feel free to get in touch with the team.