The Big Halloween CST Quiz 🎃
- Simon O'Donovan
- Oct 21, 2025
- 10 min read
This week's theme for our 'Friendship Group' was 'Halloween', as 31st October is fast approaching.
We started the session, as usual, with introductions and each of us saying if we liked or loathed Halloween, or as Americans calls it ‘Trick Or Treating’. We also asked members if they went to a Halloween Fancy Dress Party what costumes they would wear. Some members came wearing make up and wigs.
We then went on to list things we associate with Halloween. This was our list:
- Fancy dress - Witches hats, Dracula teeth, broomsticks, white sheets, skeleton costumes
- Trick or treating & getting doors and cars egged and floured
- Face painting
- Bobbing apples
- Toffee apples
- Ghost stories
- Pumpkin carving
- Decorations
And, of course, 'All Saints Day' which is the day that follows Halloween ('All Hallowed Evening' is where the name Halloween comes from).
A reminder:
Focus on engagement and enjoyment rather than competition.
Give lots of clues, such as initials and first names.
Celebrate all contributions, including singing and dancing.
Encourage story telling and reminiscence.
Reduce content and simplify as necessary e.g. asking the easier question only, in order to promote active inclusion.
Above all else, have fun with it!
NB. If you screenshot the tables, it's easier to use the activity as a 'handout' quiz.
If you are connecting to a wide screen TV, a slide show will open when you click on the first image.Remember to line up YouTube clips ahead of time to avoid adverts.
Round 1. Idioms
Ask members to guess what well known sayings these images portray ...
Answers:
The devil is in the DETAIL
Over my dead BODY
The witching HOUR
Skeleton in the closet
Afraid of your own SHADOW
Cross my heart and HOPE TO DIE
Sends shivers down your SPINE
Scaredy CAT
Digging your own GRAVE
Makes your blood run COLD
You look like someone just walked over YOUR GRAVE
Stab someone in the BACK
YouTube link - https://youtu.be/2QZziEyRHao?si=8ui3EujjOY7Fi8AQ
'Song of the Witches'
(from "The Scottish Play"'Macbeth')
Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and cauldron bubble.
Fillet of a fenny snake,
In the cauldron boil and bake;
Eye of newt and toe of frog,
Wool of bat and tongue of dog,
Adder's fork and blind-worm's sting,
Lizard's leg and howlet's wing,
For a charm of powerful trouble,
Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and cauldron bubble.
Cool it with a baboon's blood,
Then the charm is firm and good.
Round 2. General Knowledge
What date is 'Halloween' and what date is 'All Saint's Day'?
What are they doing in this photograph?
Name as many 'Halloween' fancy dress outfits as you can?
What are they doing in this photograph?
What are they making here?
What is this so called 'Halloween' game called?
What are these cards called?
What is a person who can speak to the spirit world called?
If you had been out in the 60s or 70s collecting vintage sweets, what would your favourites have been?
Round 3. Horror Characters
"You will not remember what I show you now, and yet I shall awaken memories of love... and crime... and death..."
Where do Mummies come from?
Who played the Mummy in the original 1932 movie?
“Oh no, it wasn't the airplanes. It was beauty killed the beast.”
Name the 1933 movie?
Which actress is he holding in his hand?
"Sanctuary! Sanctuary!"
Name the 1938 movie? Who starred in the movie?
What was his girlfriend's name?
"Arrrrrgh! — You cursed brat! Look what you've done! I'm melting!"
Name the 1939 movie?
How was the 'Wicked Witch Of The West' killed?
“You must suffer me to go my own dark way.”
Name the 1941 movie?
Who starred in the movie?
How did he become the monstrous villain?
“Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make!”
Name the 1958 movie?
Who starred in the movie?
What are the ways to repel a vampire?
What is the only way to kill one?
Stay on the road. Keep clear of the moors!"
When does a person with infected blood turn into a Werewolf?
How do you kill a Werewolf?
What was the name of the pub?
“I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel...”
Name the 1994 movie?
Who starred in the movie?
Who wrote the book in 1818?
How was he brought to life?
“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.”
Name the series of movies that started in 2001?
What mark did he have on his head?
Who played him?
Who was his arch enemy?
"Not all those who wander are lost.”
Name the 2001 movie?
Name the actor?
Name the white wizard?
"Take car. Go to mum's. Kill Phil, grab Liz, go to the Winchester, have a nice cold pint, and wait for all of this to blow over."
Name the 2004 movie? Name the actor?
What is the horror genre character?
Does anyone remember this scene from the 1974 movie 'Young Frankenstein'?
Who, pictured above, is dancing with the monster?
Round 4. Horror Movies
"When she breaks the tender peel, to taste the apple in my hand, her breath will still, her blood congeal, then I'll be fairest in the land!"
Name the 1937 movie?
Name the seven dwarfs?
"The powers of Evil can take many forms."
Name these two horror actors?
Who wrote the book?
"Mother's not feeling herself today."
Name the 1960 thriller?
What was the name of the motel?
"Most plants thrive on animal waste, but I'm afraid this mutation possesses an appetite for the animal itself."
Name the 1962 horror sci-fi movie?
What caused most people to go blind?
"I have never known birds of different species to flock together.The very concept is unimaginable."
Name the 1963 horror movie?
Who starred in it?
"In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream."
In the 1971 sci-fi movie, whose stomach did the Alien burst out of? (I bet it hurt!)
Name the spaceship?
"Oh please mother, Make it stop!!!"
Name the 1973 horror movie?
What was the name of the girl possessed?
"You're gonna need a bigger boat!"
Name the 1975 horror movie?
What was the name of the boat?
"It has nothing to do with Satan, Mama. It's me. Me. If I concentrate hard enough, I can move things."
Name the 1976 movie?
Name the horror author who wrote the book?
"You know it's Halloween. I guess everyone's entitled to one good scare, huh?"
Name the 1978 slasher movie?
What was the name of the villain?
"Here's Johnny!"
Name the 1980 horror movie?
Who played the part of Jack Torrance?
"They were warned... They are doomed... And on Friday the 13th, nothing will save them."
Name the 1980 horror movie?
Who was the villain?
"They're here!"
Name the 1982 ghost movie?
What was the name of the little girl who disappeared into the TV?
"Look Mister, there are some rules that you've got to follow."
Name the 1984 comedy horror movie?
What are the three things you should never do to the Mogwai?
"One, Two, Freddy's Coming For You Three, Four Better Lock Your Door Five, Six Grab A Crucifix Nine, Ten Never Sleep Again!"
Name the 1984 slasher movie?
What was the name of the villain?
"I ain't afraid of no ghosts!"
Name the 1984 movie?
Name the three actors?
"It's amazing, Molly. The love inside, you take it with you."
Name the 1990 movie?
What song played during the "Potter's wheel" scene??
"I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti!"
Name the 1991 thriller?
Who were the two lead actors and what parts did they play?
"God creates dinosaurs.God destroys dinosaurs.God creates man. Man destroys God."
Name the 1993 movie?
Where did they get the dino DNA from?
"You tell me your name, I'll tell you mine."
Name the 1996 horror movie?
Who, pictured here, is screaming?
"I see dead people!"
Name the 1999 ghost movie?
Who are the actors?
“Look At Him In His Wee Li'l Boots!"
Name this 2001 movie?
Who played the lead role?
"When you're a kid, you think that you'll always be protected, and cared for. Then, one day, you realise that's not true."
Name the 2017 movie?
What was the name of the sinister clown?
"The man who cannot die".
Name the 1976 James Bond movie?
What was Baron Samedi a master of?
Round 5. TV Horror
Complete the title of the short horror genre show - 'A...... H........ Presents'?
Name some of the movies he directed?
Name the characters from 'The Adams Family'?
Play the titles and ask members to click along - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ5IWRz78DY
Name the father and mother in 'The Munsters'? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TTIqK9nFH8
T or F. Marilyn, the non-horror character, was called 'The Ugly Duckling' by the family?
Name the main character of 'Bewitched' pictured here? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9jbX8GX83E
How were spells cast by her?
What happened at the end of every episode of 'Scooby Doo'? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_C2HJvtRDY
Name the characters?
What was the name of their vehicle?
Which children's author wrote 'Tales Of The Unexpected'? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpuR1WjvDck
In which UK city was he born and baptised in the 'Norwegian Church'?
Name the TV children's show?
Who played the lead character?
What was the name of the evil witch? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO4od3Mp5T8
Name the TV show?
What made Dr David Banner turn into a green monster? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9MysTXM_P4
You might not think this show was horrifying, but he would remove his head at least once in every show.
So name the characters & actors? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUPOm8YDWtM
Who were the detectives and actors in 'The X Files'? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIh8VPoPBhk
Name the Doctor (actor)?
Name the feared enemy?
T or F. In this more modern version, the enemy could go upstairs?
Round 6. Name That Tune
Spotify playlist provides the answers ...
What year did 'Walker's' introduce 'Monster Munch'?
Round 2 answers
What date is 'Halloween' and what date is 'All Saint's Day'? 31st October & 1st November
What are they doing in this photograph? Trick or treating
Name as many 'Halloween' fancy dress outfits as you can? Skeleton, witch, vampire, zombie, wizard etc
What are they doing in this photograph? Bobbing for apples
What are they making here? Jack-o-lantern
What is this so called 'Halloween' game called? Ouija board
What are these cards called? Tarot cards
What is a person who can speak to the spirit world called? Psychic medium
if you had been out in the 60s or 70s collecting vintage sweets, what would your favourites have been? Black jacks, fruit salads, love hearts, lollipops, sherbet fountain etc
Round 3 answers
Where do Mummies come from? Egypt
Who played the Mummy in the original 1932 movie? Boris Karloff
Name the 1933 movie? 'King Kong'
Which actress is he holding in his hand? Fay Wray
Name the 1938 movie? 'The Hunchback Of Notre Dame'
Who starred in the movie? Charles Laughton
What was his girlfriend's name? Esmerelda
Name the 1939 movie? 'The Wizard Of Oz'
How was the 'Wicked Witch Of The West' killed? Dorothy thew a bucket of water over her
Name the 1941 movie? 'Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde'
Who starred in the movie? Spencer Tracy
How did he become the monstrous villain? He drank a potion
(Robert Louis Stephenson wrote the book)
Name the 1958 movie? 'Dracula'
Who starred in the movie? Christopher Lee
What are the ways to repel a vampire? Repelled by daylight, crucifixes, mirrors, garlic and a ring of fire
What is the only way to kill one? Can only be killed with a stake through the heart
(Bram Stoker wrote the book)
When does a person with infected blood turn into a Werewolf? On a full moon
How do you kill a Werewolf? Silver bullet through the heart
What was the name of the pub? 'The Slaughtered Lamb'
Name the 1994 movie? 'Frankenstein'
Who starred in the movie? Robert De Niro
Who wrote the book in 1818? Mary Shelley
How was he brought to life? Electricity (lightning)
Name the series of movies that started in 2001? 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone'
What mark did he have on his head? Lightning bolt
Who played him? Daniel Radcliffe
Who was his arch enemy? Lord Voldemort
(JK Rowling wrote the books)
Name the 2001 movie? 'Lord Of The Rings, The Fellowship Of The Rings'
Name the actor? Ian McKellen
Name the white wizard? Gandalf
(JRR Tolkien wrote the books)
Name the 2004 movie? 'Shaun Of The Dead'
Name the actor? Sean Penn
What is the horror genre character? Zombie
'Young Frankenstein' - Gene Wilder
Round 4 answers
'Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs' / Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy & Sneezy
Peter Cushing & Christopher Lee / Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
'Psycho' / 'Bates Motel' / (Anthony Perkins starred as the owner and mother)
'The Day Of The Triffids' / Meteorite shower / (John Wyndham wrote the book)
'The Birds' / Tippi Hedren / (Daphne Du Maurier wrote the book)
'The Alien' / John Hurt / (The name of the spacecraft was 'Nostromo')
'The Exorcist' / Regan / ('Tubular Bells' by Mike Oldfield was the theme music)
'Jaws' / 'Orca' / (Amity was the village where the incident happened)
'Carrie' / Stephen King
'Halloween' / Michael Myers / (Jamie Lee Curtis was the actress)
'The Shining' / Jack Nicholson / ('The Overlook Hotel' was the setting)
'Friday 13th' / Jason / (Paraskevidekatriaphobia is a fear of Friday the 13th)
'Poltergeist' / Carol-Ann / ('Cuesta Verde' was the name of the new town built on the ancient Indian burial site)
'Gremlins' / "Do not expose the Mogwai to light, especially sunlight, which will kill it. Do not let it come in contact with water. Above all, never feed it after midnight."
'Nightmare On Elm Street' / Freddie Krueger / (You had to stay awake, as he killed people in their dreams)
'Ghostbusters' / Sigourney Weaver, Bill Murray & Dan Ackroyd
'Ghost' / 'Unchained Melody' by the Righteous Brothers (those pictured are Demi Moore & Patrick Swayze)
Name the 1990 movie?
Who played the medium Oda Mae Brown?
'Silence Of The Lambs' / Anthony Hopkins - Hannibal Lecter & Jodie Foster - Agent Clarice Starling
'Jurassic Park' / Mosquito blood in amber / (The dinosaur in the picture is a Tyrannosaurus Rex)
'Scream' / Drew Barrymore / (she also played the part of Gertie in 'E.T.')
'Sixth Sense' / Haley Joel Osmont & Bruce Willis / (Spoiler alert. Bruce Willis' character was actually a ghost & he didn't know!)
'Shrek' / Mike Myers
'It' / Pennywise / (Stephen King wrote the book)
'Live And Let Die' / Voodoo (The actor is Roger Moore)
Round 5 answers
'Alfred Hitchcock Presents'
'The Birds'
'Dial M for Murder'
'North by Northwest'
'Notorious'
'Psycho'
'Rear Window'
'Vertigo' etc
Gomez, Morticia, Pugsley, Wednesday, Uncle Fester, Grandmama, Cousin It, Lurch & Thing
Herman & Lily / True
Samantha & Darren / Twitching her nose
Scooby Doo, Shaggy, Freddie, Wilma & Thelma / 'The Mystery Machine'
Roald Dahl / Cardiff
'Willo The Wisp' / Kenneth Williams / Evil Edna
'The Incredible Hulk', starring Bill Bixby / He turned into the monster when he became angry
Worzel Gummidge & Aunt Sally / Jon Pertwee & Una Stubbs
Gillian Anderson / Dana Scully & Fox Mulder / David Duchovny
Matt Smith & The Daleks / True. Via hovercraft type techniques
Richard O'Brien / Frankfurter
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