I am a manager of a local pub and need some obscure trivia questions, I have got a few but would like more. I want to do this for our party on Oct. 27.
I have things like ...
Who was the very first  Dracula (on film 1933)?
Who sang " werewolfs of london"?
What did the little kid in "The Shining" write backwards on a door in the movie?
Who sang "Season of the witch" in 1966?
Who directed "Physco"
Who was the vilian in "Halloween"

ANY IDEAS?, NEED MORE GOOD TRIVIA QUESTIONS PLEASE!

Q: What house is considered the most haunted in America?

A: The Whaley House in Old Town San Diego.  (I went there today, but didn't see any ghosts...)

1)  The first Dracula I can think of is Bela Lugosi, but at the same time, there was a Spanish version, with Carlos Villarías as Dracula.

2)  Warren Zevon, it's one of my favorite songs.

3)  Redrum, or frontwards Murder.

4)  Donavan, it's from the film, also of the same name, directed by George A. Romero  (I found this out, recently.)

5)  The original was directed by Alfred Hitchcock, the "remake"  was directed by Gus Van Sant.

6)  Michael Myers  or The Shape, as he sometimes gets refered to.

What is Frankenstein, the novel also known as, and what year was it written?

What is Frankenstein, the novel also known as, and what year was it written?

That's a good one but what's the answer?
Also, I kind of want these trivia questions to deal with music & movies only.

What is Frankenstein, the novel also known as, and what year was it written?


A novel written by Mary Shelley
The Modern Prometheus
Published in 1818 (the writing started in the winter of 1816)

Who sang the "Monster Mash"?

Bobby "Boris" Picket but I didn't know that until I looked it up. Great question, thanks!
Any more?

Which piece of classical music by Saint-Saëns features "Death" appearing at midnight every year on Halloween.

Which piece of classical music by Saint-Saëns features "Death" appearing at midnight every year on Halloween.

I don't know.
I need some easier questions because I want the customers to have fun!

Who sang about a "spooky little girl like you?"

answer: The Classics IV - song entitled "Spooky"

What did the character Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) dress up as at the costume party in the movie, "Bridget Jones's Diary?"

What did the character of Bridget's Dad dress as in the same costume party (Bridget Jones's Diary)?

I have a few.

1...Halloween is celebrated on the eve of what Christian Holiday?

2...Halloween originated from a festival celebrated by what ancient European tribe?

3...In Scotland, what vegetable  was traditionally carved into a Jack-O-Lantern?

4...Which country celebrates the "Day Of The Dead" instead of Halloween?

5...What are male witches called?

Answers below:













1...All Saints Day

2...The Celts

3...Turnip

4...Mexico

5...Witches

Who sang about a "spooky little girl like you?"

answer: The Classics IV - song entitled "Spooky"
Is that the same "Spooky" as sung by Dusty Springfield?

I thought a male witch was a warlock.

I thought a male witch was a warlock.
Witches are female and you are correct warlocks are male, like Merlin.

I thought a male witch was a warlock.


That's what most people think, that's why it is such a good question. Witches are both male and female, to
think otherwise would be incorrect.

How about using Witchy Woman by the Eagles 72'

I Put A Spell On You ~ Nina Simone (1968)

How about using Witchy Woman by the Eagles 72'

Yes! Good one!

What did the character Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) dress up as at the costume party in the movie, "Bridget Jones's Diary?"

What did the character of Bridget's Dad dress as in the same costume party (Bridget Jones's Diary)?

I'm gonna need the answers if I'm gonna use the questions.

That's what most people think, that's why it is such a good question. Witches are both male and female, to
think otherwise would be incorrect.


If you believe Bewitched then male witches are warlocks
If you believe Charmed then male witches are just witches and warlocks evil witches (also- usually male)  ;D

Although it was used in Scream 1 most people still get this wrong:

Q. Who was the killer in the first Friday the 13th movie?
A. Mrs Voorhees (Jason's mother)

if you don't do that then use this one
Q. Everyone knows Jason is the killer from Friday the 13th but what is is last name?
A. Voorhees

Q. Who is Freddy Kruger's father?
A. Fred Kruger is the bastard son of 100 maniacs. His mother was a nurse at the nuthouse and was locked in a ward for the weekend with 100 maniacs who raped her repeatedly...(Why do I remember these things?  :-[ )

Q. What is the original source of the Mike Myers mask? (maybe there's a better way to phrase the question)
A. Its Captain Kirk mask spray painted white.

Finish the song:
Q. One Two Freddy's Coming for you
A. Three Four better lock the door
A. Five Six grab your crucifix
A. Seven Eight don't stay out to late
A. Nine Ten never sleep again.

Q. In Trilogy of Terror how does the Zuni doll come to life?
A. "He who kills" comes to life when his gold chain is removed. 
For anyone who doesn't remember or know it... http://youtube.com/watch?v=DfLa57z1of8  (MAN I LOVE YOUTUBE!)

1)  What's Michael Myer's middle name?

2)  What's the name of  the historical person, that Dracula was based on?

3)  What's the full title of the book, Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde?

3)  What's the full title of the book, Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde?


How I learned to love my better half?  ;D

2)  What's the name of  the historical person, that Dracula was based on?

2) Vladimir the Impaler

If your looking for Halloween music, there are a fews songs that are a must.

Welcome To My Nightmare...Alice Cooper

I Love The Dead....Alice Cooper

Boris The Spider...The Who

I have a few.

1...Halloween is celebrated on the eve of what Christian Holiday?

2...Halloween originated from a festival celebrated by what ancient European tribe?

3...In Scotland, what vegetable  was traditionally carved into a Jack-O-Lantern?

4...Which country celebrates the "Day Of The Dead" instead of Halloween?

5...What are male witches called?

Answers below:













1...All Saints Day

2...The Celts

3...Turnip

4...Mexico

5...Witches




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VERY GOOD!!! I'm very impressed.


And yes, a male witch is called a witch-NOT a warlock.



How about what is Halloween called in the Wicca religion?

















Samhain (pronounced Sow-in, Sah-vin, or Sahm-hayn)




Cat

Is that the same "Spooky" as sung by Dusty Springfield?


It is indeed!  Did she come out with it first?
Dusty's version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up-HTdcvJ20

Classics IV version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGpXs2l_fbo

I'm gonna need the answers if I'm gonna use the questions.


lol yeah, I know.

I was just trying to see if anybody would know or want to answer before I provided answers.  Oh well, nevermind.


Bridget Jones's costume was a Playboy Bunny

Her dad dressed as a Priest

Samhain (pronounced Sow-in, Sah-vin, or Sahm-hayn)



This could lead to another question,

What is the fear of Halloween called?


Answer:

Samhainophobia