Halloween isn’t just for kids—it’s a beloved holiday for adults too, Halloween offers a perfect excuse to enjoy your childish side, have some spooky fun, and connect with others. Celebrating Halloween with your remote team is a great way to build your team’s connections, lighten the mood, and create a sense of togetherness, no matter where everyone is located. Engaging in activities like a Boo-tiful Halloween trivia game can help break the ice, bond your coworkers through conversations, and add a bit of joy to your work day.
By conducting a virtual Halloween celebration, you give your team a chance to unwind, laugh, and bond over shared experiences. With Gloww, you can easily set up a trivia session that gets everyone involved. To help you get started, we’ve crafted these trivia questions that range from classic Halloween facts to favorite movies and challenging facts.
Tips for Hosting a Successful Virtual Halloween Event
If you’re planning a virtual Halloween celebration for your team, make sure it’s memorable by going all out! Just like any great event, a successful Halloween gathering should be filled with activities that engage everyone. While Halloween may not have the same excitement for everybody, as Christmas, there are still plenty of ways to make it special and fun for your remote team.
To keep everyone entertained, plan a variety of activities that appeal to different interests. A trivia game is a fantastic starting point, don’t forget to add a mix of other elements like virtual costume contests, name that scary tune, or a Halloween-themed coworkers feud. Make sure these activities are suitable to everyone and encourage their participation.
Who Will Be the Trivia Champion?
Our Halloween trivia is divided into three thrilling rounds, plus a Fast and Frightening lightning round, each with a unique theme to keep things interesting. Whether your team loves movies, history, or fun facts, there’s something for everyone!
Round 1: Spooky Movie Mania
1. Who directed the film Halloween (1978), which introduced the world to Michael Myers?
2. Which horror movie features the line, “Here’s Johnny!”?
3. In the movie Hocus Pocus, what animal does Thackery Binx get turned into?
4. Which 1984 film involves a group of kids battling a monster who haunts them in their dreams?
5. Which 2018 horror film centers around a family staying silent to avoid mysterious creatures that hunt by sound?
6. Which horror-comedy film is set in a spooky hotel with a cast of famous monsters, including Dracula and Frankenstein’s monster?
7. What 1999 film starred Bruce Willis as a child psychologist trying to help a boy who can see and communicate with the dead?
8. In Beetlejuice, what is the name of the teenage girl who can see ghosts?
9. Which horror movie centers around a videotape that kills its viewers seven days after they watch it?
10. What is the name of the doll in The Conjuring series that is possessed by a malevolent spirit?
11. In which 2007 film does a couple become terrorized by a creature while staying at an isolated vacation rental?
12. What is the name of the possessed doll in Child’s Play?
13. Which 1996 horror movie features a group of teenagers being terrorized by a masked killer known as “Ghostface”?
14. In The Nightmare on Elm Street series, what is Freddy Krueger’s weapon of choice?
15. Which horror movie features a shape-shifting clown named Pennywise terrorizing the town of Derry?
Answers:
1. John Carpenter
2. The Shining
3. A black cat
4. A Nightmare on Elm Street
5. A Quiet Place
6. Hotel Transylvania
7. The Sixth Sense
8. Lydia Deetz
9. The Ring
10. Annabelle
11. Vacancy
12. Chucky
13. Scream
14. A glove with razor-sharp blades
15. It (2017)
Round 2: Haunted History and Traditions
1. From which country does the tradition of carving Jack-O’-Lanterns originate?
2. What was the original purpose of wearing costumes on Halloween?
3. Which ancient Celtic festival is believed to be the origin of Halloween?
4. What year did Halloween become a popular holiday in the United States?
5. What is the most commercially successful horror movie franchise of all time?
6. Which fruit is often associated with Halloween traditions and is bobbed for at Halloween parties?
7. What ancient civilization believed that spirits of the dead would come back to visit their homes on October 31?
8. What year was Frankenstein by Mary Shelley first published?
9. What Christian holiday was intended to replace the pagan celebration of Halloween?
10. What is the name of the town famous for its witch trials in the late 1600s?
11. What is the traditional Scottish name for Halloween?
12. Which Roman goddess is associated with fruit and trees, and her festival is considered an influence on Halloween traditions?
13. Which Mexican holiday, celebrated around the same time as Halloween, honors deceased loved ones?
14. What traditional Halloween activity involves trying to bite an apple floating in water without using your hands?
15. Where is Transylvania, otherwise known as home to Count Dracula, locates?
Answers:
1. Ireland
2. To disguise oneself from ghosts and spirits.
3. Samhain
4. 1920s
5. The Conjuring series
6. Apples
7. The Celts
8. 1818
9. All Saints’ Day
10. Salem, Massachusetts
11. All Hallows’ Eve
12. Pomona
13. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
14. Bobbing for apples
15. Romania
Round 3: Frightful Fun Facts
1. What phobia do you have if you are afraid of Halloween?
2. Which famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?
3. What is the highest-grossing horror film of all time?
4. Which U.S. state is known for its famous witch trials in the 1600s?
5. What is the name of the child who sees dead people in the 1999 film The Sixth Sense?
6. What Halloween candy was originally called “Chicken Feed”?
7. What is the name of the headless horseman’s ghost in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
8. Which American state is home to the Pumpkin Capital of the World?
9. Which European country traditionally celebrates “Night of the Pumpkins,” or “Dia de las Calabazas,” to coincide with Halloween?
10. What is the record for the fastest time to carve a pumpkin?
11. What is the most popular Halloween costume for pets?
12. Which U.S. city hosts an annual Halloween parade that attracts over two million spectators and participants?
13. What percentage of all candy sold annually in the U.S. is purchased for Halloween?
14. What is the original name of Dracula’s castle in Bram Stoker’s novel?
15. Which cult classic musical features a mad scientist named Dr. Frank-N-Furter and the famous ‘Time Warp’ dance?
Answers:
1. Samhainophobia
2. Harry Houdini
3. It (2017)
4. Massachusetts (Salem Witch Trials)
5. Cole Sear
6. Candy Corn
7. The Headless Horseman
8. Illinois
9. Spain
10. 16.47 seconds (set by Stephen Clarke in 2013)
11. Pumpkin
12. New York City (Village Halloween Parade)
13. 25%
14. Castle Dracula
15. The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Lightning ‘Hocus Pocus’ Round
End the game with a rapid-fire round! Set a timer for a few seconds and see whether your team can beat the clock.
1. What color cat is considered a symbol of Halloween?
2. What do witches traditionally ride?
3. Which vegetable is often associated with Halloween but is technically a fruit?
4. Which horror movie villain has a signature weapon of a razor-fingered glove?
5. What is the most popular Halloween costume for adults?
6. What is the second most popular candy given out at Halloween?
7. Which city in the United States is considered the “Halloween Capital of the World”?
8. What animated Halloween movie features a skeleton named Jack Skellington?
9. What do vampires traditionally avoid?
10. What is the fear of spiders called?
11. Which mythical creature is known for turning people to stone?
12. What does a werewolf transform during?
13. What’s the name of the three witches in Shakespeare’s Macbeth?
14. What type of fruit is used to play the Halloween game “Bobbing”?
15. What creature is Dracula famously afraid of?
16. Complete the lyrics of The Monster Mash – It was a graveyard smash (He did the Mash)…
17. In which country did the tradition of trick-or-treating originate?
18. What kind of tree do witches supposedly fly around on?
19. What popular Halloween candy comes in flavors like orange, lemon, and grape, and has a soft, chewy texture?
20. What classic horror movie was originally titled “The Babysitter Murders”?
21. What is another name for a pumpkin with a face carved into it?
22. Which bird is often associated with witches and Halloween?
23. What color do pumpkins typically turn when they are ripe?
24. Who wrote the classic horror novel Dracula?
25. What is the traditional color of a witch’s hat?
26. Which monster is created from parts of other people’s bodies?
27. What type of creature is a “Banshee”?
28. What’s the term for a group of witches?
29. What classic Halloween film features a trio of witches coming back to life on Halloween night?
30. Which classic novel begins with the line, “It was a dark and stormy night”?
Answers:
1. Black
2. A broomstick
3. Pumpkin
4. Freddy Krueger
5. Witch
6. Snickers
7. Anoka, Minnesota
8. The Nightmare Before Christmas
9. Sunlight, garlic, and wooden stakes.
10. Arachnophobia
11. Medusa (Gorgon)
12. A full moon
13. The Weird Sisters
14. Apples
15. Garlic
16. It caught on in a flash
17. Ireland
18. A willow tree
19. Candy Corn
20. Halloween
21. Jack-O’-Lantern
22. Owl
23. Orange
24. Bram Stoker
25. Black
26. Frankenstein’s monster
27. A wailing spirit or ghost
28. A coven
29. Hocus Pocus
30. Paul Clifford by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Here for the Boos:
These Halloween trivia questions offer a variety of fun and spooky challenges for your virtual team activity. With Gloww, you can easily customize your Halloween trivia game with themed backgrounds, music, and interactive features to make your celebration even more memorable. Get ready to test your team’s Halloween knowledge and enjoy a frightfully good time!
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