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Halloween Movie Quiz & A Giveaway

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | October 25, 2013 227 Comments

Last updated on October 30th, 2013

(This giveaway has concluded.) TODAY, because Halloween is around the corner, and because I’ve just set a motion-activated skeleton on my front porch (it sings and dances as you climb the steps), I’m giving away three sparkling new Microplane Zesters. For a chance to win one of these indispensable gadgets, just take my not-too-scary Halloween movie quiz!

The microplane zester is a terrific invention. It removes only the fragrant peel of a fruit, not the bitter pith beneath. I use it for all kinds of  delicious eats, including Polpettine and Marmalade Cake.

To take the Halloween Quiz, just click the link below. No matter how you score, you’ll automatically receive a chance to win one of three stainless steel Microplane Zesters.

Winners names (chosen by Random.org) and the answers to the quiz will be announced on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. So be sure to check back! (Update: Winners names and quiz answers.)

Take the Halloween Quiz!

In the comments field below, I hope you’ll share your score (don’t feel bad if you didn’t receive 100%). Also, tell me what, if anything, you are doing for Halloween!

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Comments

  1. 1

    Vicki says

    October 25, 2013 at 10:33 am

    45%

  2. 2

    James Creel says

    October 25, 2013 at 10:34 am

    55%!

  3. 3

    Mary says

    October 25, 2013 at 10:42 am

    40%

  4. 4

    Lori Mancini says

    October 25, 2013 at 10:42 am

    35%

  5. 5

    Emily Phillips says

    October 25, 2013 at 10:52 am

    I scored 90%.
    I like this zester. I have a cheap one and managed to zest my finger with it the other day. OUCH! This will be the first Halloween we have been home. Events will be on Wed night. In 9 yrs of living in the only house on the dead end street that sits in the woods, we have never had a single trick or treater. Hmmmm. No wonder I have gained weight. Never let a piece of chocolate go unconsumed!

  6. 6

    Sarah says

    October 25, 2013 at 10:56 am

    45% two parties dressed as a hobbit!

  7. 7

    Harleygalnc says

    October 25, 2013 at 10:59 am

    55%

  8. 8

    moyra says

    October 25, 2013 at 11:03 am

    65%

  9. 9

    Missy says

    October 25, 2013 at 11:05 am

    55% Samhain Rituals of course!

  10. 10

    Alecia says

    October 25, 2013 at 11:11 am

    40%!

  11. 11

    Heidi Haas says

    October 25, 2013 at 11:12 am

    75% –

  12. 12

    Christine F says

    October 25, 2013 at 11:22 am

    50% Wow I’m a good guesser! I don’t watch scary stuff because I stay scared for ever!! I read Salem’s Lot in 1978 and I still think about little Danny Glick knocking on my window!

  13. 13

    Carol M says

    October 25, 2013 at 11:38 am

    60%

  14. 14

    kris says

    October 25, 2013 at 11:40 am

    40% going to a party dressed as Ms. Kay Robertson

  15. 15

    Teresa Barnard says

    October 25, 2013 at 11:57 am

    100%. Can you tell what my favorite holiday is????????? haha probably going to a haunted house for Halloween.

  16. 16

    Jenn says

    October 25, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    65% – eek.

    And the only plans I have are handing out candy – our new neighborhood looks like the kind to get LOTS of trick or treaters so I’m pretty excited about that!

  17. 17

    Louise Brouillette says

    October 25, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    I scored 85% (I surprised myself!). We’re just hanging out on Halloween, not doing anything special.

  18. 18

    Gail says

    October 25, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    40%! I am a witch with other Soroptimists judging the local parade and tossing out candy. I’m also attending the First Annual Witches Brew party!

  19. 19

    Lisa F says

    October 25, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    90%. Not surprisingly, Halloween is my favorite holiday.

  20. 20

    Kattrinka says

    October 25, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Boooooo hooo…..65%

  21. 21

    Katreader says

    October 25, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    60%-not bad since I’m not a film buff and only knew 6 of the answers for certain! lol I hope you’ll tell us the answers after the giveaway ends. I want to know what else I got right!

    As for Halloween. No plans now, but Sunday a friend and I are going to the Winery at Marjim Manor for a haunted tea. It’s a Victorian tea with wine tasting before or after and talk of local ghost stories. The winery happens to be haunted as well!

  22. 22

    Deborah says

    October 25, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    Scored 90%! – We are going to stay home and hand out candy.

  23. 23

    Sharon says

    October 25, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    65%

  24. 24

    Susannah says

    October 25, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    65%. On Halloween we’re having some neighbors over when I’ll be serving your Lemon Ice Cream Tart to the grown ups while the kids go trick-or-treating. (I’m most looking forward to giving the recipe a trial run this weekend!)

  25. 25

    Bobbi says

    October 25, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    Booooo 75% Not a big fan of the scary movies….They give me nightmares and scare the daylights outta me!
    Thanks for the fun quiz,Kevin & happy Halloween!

  26. 26

    Marie says

    October 25, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    70% Watching Halloween movies!

  27. 27

    Joyce Bradley says

    October 25, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    40% and most were guesses at that!!! I find I’m not a horror movie fan!!

  28. 28

    Mary Ellen Hern says

    October 25, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    60% — but I made the Marmalade Cake and it was amazingly delicious! So I could really use the zester! Happy Halloween!

  29. 29

    Marjean says

    October 25, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    80% — I don’t watch “slice ’em/dice ’em” at all so I had to guess on them.

    As for Hallowe’en this year, it will be the first that we don’t give out candy to our local kids. I can’t support giving GMO laced junk food to children anymore. I guess that makes me a wicked old witch, but I’ll live with it.

  30. 30

    Mary says

    October 25, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    80% Wish I knew which ones I got wrong! That was a fun quiz. You should do that more often. 😉

  31. 31

    erin says

    October 25, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    55%… not so good.
    We never, ever had a trick or treater come to our door, but every year I wait around for them while eating the candy I bought for them…..

  32. 32

    Karen says

    October 25, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    wow 40%. The only question I knew for sure was about You’ve go Mail. Romantic me.

    For Halloween — standing at the front door admiring cute kids, and giving out lots of candy! Cheers.

  33. 33

    KaeleyAnne says

    October 25, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    I scored 45%, and most of those correct answers were guesses. Needless to say, I’m not a movie buff. And I can never keep track of actors names.

    We don’t have anyone come to our door on Halloween, and our daughter is only 2 years old, so we aren’t going Trick or Treating. I’m trying to find some event that I can take her to so that I can dress her up in a costume.

  34. 34

    Abbie says

    October 25, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    Oh gosh. Only 30% I guess I am not much of a movie buff either.

    For Halloween: I’ll be staying home and giving out treats. I love seeing the children in their costumes.

  35. 35

    Karen Ennenga says

    October 25, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    55% I am not much into thrillers and horror movies, so I guess I am happy with that :).

  36. 36

    Kimmer says

    October 25, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    100%, I love the movies

  37. 37

    Mary Ellen says

    October 25, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    45 %…….egads !….but that was fun ! Kevin….are you going to let us see the answers ? We live in the country and don’t get any trick or treaters….:-(….but this way we can sit and watch some great spook movies !!!

  38. 38

    Nancy H says

    October 25, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    45% I dont watch scary movies, so I guess that’s not too bad for just guessing. I enjoyed the quiz.

  39. 39

    Betty G says

    October 25, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    65% That was fun Kevin… Thanks

  40. 40

    Betty G says

    October 25, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    Oh, and I might go in costume to work…

  41. 41

    Robin says

    October 25, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    75% – way better than I expected. I’m thinking I’m a good guesser. On Halloween we’ll stay home and watch The Uninvited and eat way too much chocolate. [I highly recommend the movie, btw. Classic B movie ghost story.]

  42. 42

    Joan E says

    October 25, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    50…..I was surprised that it was that high.

  43. 43

    Jo Pernice says

    October 25, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    35% I stink! On Halloween I will be passing out candy!

  44. 44

    Sandy M says

    October 25, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    50%…I was amazed…thought it would be much worse!

  45. 45

    Ava says

    October 25, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    60% Fun quiz. Not bad since I am not into scary movies. I do love Halloween though. Not sure exactly what I will be doing yet but handing out candy will be part of it.

  46. 46

    Kellie R says

    October 25, 2013 at 8:34 pm

    Only 45%. Could have been worse!

  47. 47

    Adele says

    October 25, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    30% proof that I have no interest in Halloween and watch movies just for the enjoyment of the story, I never remember anything about the cast!! I guess Hollywood doesn’t like me 😉

  48. 48

    Janet H. says

    October 25, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    Only 45% for me! No plans for Halloween, but loved it when we used to dress up. We even won contests!

  49. 49

    Susan Gunther says

    October 25, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    55% … not bad for someone who doesn’t watch scary movies! Halloween will be spent at home with a hot toddy, hubby, 2 dogs & 2 cats.

  50. 50

    SN says

    October 25, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    Only 30% but lots of fun. Always enjoy your blog. Thanks so much!!

  51. 51

    Maria says

    October 25, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    Just 30 % but a lot of fun! Thank you!

  52. 52

    John H says

    October 25, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    45% – Hoping the goblins don’t scare my new baby.

  53. 53

    badger gardener says

    October 26, 2013 at 12:35 am

    75%- Trick or treating is Sun. afternoon for us. As a kid I would have thought that was lame but as a parent I love that it is conveniently scheduled on the weekend. The boys are going as Homer and Bart Simpson this year. For Halloween night the kids have a costume party at their school, then we’ll come home w/ more candy and watch It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. After their bedtime my husband and I will watch a scary movie but still undecided on whether to go w/ a classic favorite or a new one. I’m leaning toward The Hunger or The Shining.

    Love your motion activated skeleton!

  54. 54

    Vicki says

    October 26, 2013 at 6:56 am

    35%. I’m surprised I got even that, as I never watch horror movies! I will have to stay home on Halloween as half the kids in the county come to trick-or-treat on the 2 main streets of Kinderhook. But I’m going to a party tonight, Kevin – guess where? Can’t tell you the costume ahead, you will have to guess the word play….

  55. 55

    Helen says

    October 26, 2013 at 8:58 am

    I got 75%. Are you going to tell what the answers are cuz I’m an overachiever and I want to know!

  56. 56

    Brigitte says

    October 26, 2013 at 9:43 am

    Well, I failed that one! But it was fun! 🙂 😮

  57. 57

    Kevin Lee Jacobs says

    October 26, 2013 at 9:46 am

    Helen – Correct answers will be announced on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Thanks for playing!

  58. 58

    Wilma Tyler Dibelka says

    October 26, 2013 at 10:40 am

    55% … will be reaching through the veil. BB

  59. 59

    Kathie says

    October 26, 2013 at 11:31 am

    45!

  60. 60

    Deb says

    October 26, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    50/50

  61. 61

    linda says

    October 26, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    45% Just enjoy the southern fall weather!

  62. 62

    Lauren says

    October 26, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    50% 🙂 That was hard!

  63. 63

    Samantha L says

    October 26, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    45% guess my plans should be catching up on some scary movies!

  64. 64

    Karin Gateless says

    October 26, 2013 at 7:15 pm

    I don’t really like scary movies. I got 35%,
    Oh well, for Halloween I will go as Autumnal Madness” appropriate for a teacher!

  65. 65

    Janice says

    October 26, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    40% and loved this quiz!

  66. 66

    Lois says

    October 26, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    35%, but I guessed at 100%, so that’s not bad! Ha!

  67. 67

    Karen says

    October 27, 2013 at 11:50 am

    50%. I’ll be at the Houston Quilt show on Halloween – no tricks just lots of treats!

  68. 68

    Pam says

    October 27, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    40% Good guessing, lol.

  69. 69

    christina says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    45% ….I am spending halloween at home.

  70. 70

    Lori says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    OOF! 55% Ah well. I’m not a huge movie buff. Halloween I will probably be at home handing out treats to all the little ones in town. At least until my bag of Snickers is gone. Did I mention I have to wait until Thursday after work to buy my Snickers? I would eat them all between now and then. I tried getting candy I don’t like but apparently I will make the sacrifice when necessary.

  71. 71

    Kay Crichton says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    77%. Fun quiz. We never do anything for Halloween. We live out in the country so never even get any trick or treaters coming to our house. Kind of not my thing anyway.

  72. 72

    Juanita Trent says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    60%, mostly guessing, as I am not a movie person.

  73. 73

    Elizabeth Fox says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    I scored 65 and I have not seen most of the films.

  74. 74

    Bob says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    70% – Stay home and watch romantic comedies 😉

  75. 75

    Gay Reece says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    50%… Wish I had the answers though. At work I send out a quiz weekly and this would be perfect for our Halloween Day Party! Darn, oh well it was fun!

  76. 76

    Karen says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    20% Guess I’m not a movie buff, especially on Halloween!

  77. 77

    Kate says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    45% who-hoo!

  78. 78

    Rhonda Strahler says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    75% – where are the answers – and which ones did I miss???

  79. 79

    Abby Ross says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    50%. (With my eyes shut). We have the scariest 350 feet of driveway in town. We have full grown oak trees that hang over the driveway reaching over to grab whoever dares to venture down the drive. We’ll be home, eating all of the candy we bought for all of the no-show trick-or-treaters.

  80. 80

    Hope says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    50% I must not watch enough movies.
    On Halloween, we will stay inside and enjoy the new Chow Chow dog I will pick up tomorrow.

  81. 81

    Addie B in FL says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    I got 35%, which isn’t bad for me since I NEVER watch horror movies (I can make my own nightmares, thank you!) Elizabeth Fox et al who scored high without seeing the movies must be psychic.:-) We live in a 55+ gated community so no trick-or-treaters here, although I look forward to photos of my two grandkids in CT in their costumes.

    Cheers, Kevin!

  82. 82

    Annie says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    80%…fun quiz! Halloween, there will most likely not be any kiddies coming to our front door! So few go tricking and treating anymore…kind of sad! But I am always prepared just in case. Lots of Snickers and Almond Joys will be awaiting them if they decide to show up. My husband and I will enjoy a few cocktails and laugh and remember the good old days of Halloween back in the 60’s and 70’s …….so much fun! As they say, that was then, this is now! Thanks Kevin!

  83. 83

    Jackie Peschong says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    40% but so much fun. Since Halloween lasts now far beyond just one night, I dressed as a witch-my husband sewed my costume, my neighbor did my makeup, and my brother bought my elegant witch hat-and we took our grandchildren on a haunted trolley ride! Happy Halloween to everyone! Thanks, Kevin, for the contest and great recipes.

  84. 84

    Gayle says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    50%-will be handing out halloween treats

  85. 85

    Bonnie S says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    60% which really surprised me. Pass out candy and enjoy all the cute costumes.

  86. 86

    Mark Aaron says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    0.70
    I would enjoy a recap of the correct answers next week, too.
    This is my favorite blog. I enjoy reading it and sharing your thoughs with my wife each Sunday over lunch once the kiddo is anap.
    Cheers!
    Mark Aaron

  87. 87

    Victoria says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    85% some I thought I knew and some obviously I didn’t Fun stuff!

  88. 88

    Karen at A Glimpse Into My Reveries says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    60%. I’ll be home, hoping for Trick or Treaters to come to my door!

  89. 89

    Karen L. says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    A measly 45%!!! Can you tell I don’t watch many movies and especially scary ones? We will hopefully be opening the door to a lot of kids looking for candy on Halloween. We recently moved from an area where we did not get even one kid to come to the door. I am hoping to see some cute costumes this year. I sure have missed that!

  90. 90

    Lesley says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:05 pm

    55% which is more than I thought I would get considering I don’t watch movies much and I never watch horror movies.

  91. 91

    Kathy says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    50% I had better pay closer attention to the credits in movies instead of making popcorn and stuff. No plans for Halloween as of yet 🙁

  92. 92

    Carol Hanson says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    40% not into horror films nor oldies much either! we live at the end of the road in a very rural area so haven’t had trick or treaters but once in 22 years. do enjoy seeing kids in their costumes however. I remember the good old days of trick or treating in a very small western town and getting full candy bars in our sacks plus whole bottles of soda at the local bars!! before cans were used

  93. 93

    Sharon says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    Got a 55% too. Hmf. Still would love to win the contest though! 🙂

  94. 94

    Deb Guy says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    45%

  95. 95

    Suzanne K says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    45% – amazing since I was/am clueless! I’m going to be having a quiet evening in.

  96. 96

    Joanne Yates says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    Loved the quiz, LOVED the photos of your party, wish I had the energy to host such a lovely affair. You have a real zest for life ;-). Tell me how you made it a benefit for your Historical Society? We have a budding non-profit and what you did seems like a very nice way to build camaraderie for a common cause. What are we doing for Halloween: dressing up our dogs and watching Young Frankenstein!

  97. 97

    Terri says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    Not to bad considering my mind is too full!! 45% Not to good with the new movies I suspect!! Thanks for the chance, I’ve been thinking of marmalade cake all week!!

  98. 98

    Julie Hester says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    35% I’m terrible at movie trivia!

  99. 99

    Vicky T says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    30% Not into horror flicks but I like zesting lemons. ;o)

  100. 100

    Lynne Kuntz says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    85%

  101. 101

    Toni says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    40 percent

  102. 102

    Carol says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    40% Better score than I thought I would get!

  103. 103

    Tiffany says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    55%

  104. 104

    linda h says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    45% 🙁

  105. 105

    Laura Kowalyk says

    October 27, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    35%

    Going to give out candy at son’s house so they can take the kids around.

  106. 106

    Suzi Jackson says

    October 27, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    45%. Guess I’m not such a great movie buff.

  107. 107

    MaureenM says

    October 27, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    65%

  108. 108

    Brenda says

    October 27, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    50%

  109. 109

    Theresa Taylor says

    October 27, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    45% surprised it was that good lol

  110. 110

    Rhonda says

    October 27, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    I got a 65% didn’t think that was too bad. No plans for Halloween but some baking

  111. 111

    Valerie C. says

    October 27, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    85% That was fun 🙂

  112. 112

    Gay Sullivan says

    October 27, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    50%…will be home.

  113. 113

    Susan says

    October 27, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    90%. That was fun!

  114. 114

    Lane Recker says

    October 27, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    Ouch 45%

  115. 115

    Gianna says

    October 27, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    You scored 45%!

  116. 116

    Karyn C says

    October 27, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    50% I knew the Steven King answer for sure, he is my fave. Have only had 1 trick or treater in 38 years. We live in the country and dont have them. I try to buy some candy just in case….but usually end up eating it. Auggggghhhhhh

  117. 117

    Karen L says

    October 27, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    Scored a 95%. My husband helped

  118. 118

    Sue says

    October 27, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    35%. Spooky!

  119. 119

    Joan says

    October 27, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    60%, but since I refuse to watch scary movies, I think I did surprisingly well! Happy Halloween to all, and I hope there is left over chocolate for everyone!

  120. 120

    Elizabeth H says

    October 27, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    My phone would only show me the first 3 questions! Samsung……how you doth vex me. I’m sure I got one of those right.

  121. 121

    Dina says

    October 27, 2013 at 5:01 pm

    60% – and no scary movies any more!! I’ll never be the same after ‘The Ring’. No thanks! Never. Don’t it. Just don’t do it. But I would love to zest some lemons. 🙂

  122. 122

    Jane says

    October 27, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    :/ 35%

  123. 123

    Pat Falk says

    October 27, 2013 at 5:17 pm

    I scored 50%. I love your newsletters and the great tips. Keep them coming!

  124. 124

    Marija Benson says

    October 27, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    40% OUCH!!! Must have a spell on me! Would love a zester, working on a bunch of recipes that use zest.

  125. 125

    Donna Viar says

    October 27, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    I feel better knowing that others are in my group of scoring 50%. Fun to take but obviously not in the theaters a lot. Thanks for still allowing me to enter the contest.

  126. 126

    Toni Burgau says

    October 27, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    50% was my score – surprised me at the percentage !!! I am not totally
    brain dead yet. That was a “fun” thing to do. It’s been a “LONG” time since
    I’ve even watched a movie.

  127. 127

    Elissa K says

    October 27, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    75%. I LOVE scary movies, but it’s been a while since
    I’ve watched any so I was a bit rusty on some of the answers
    Obviously!!
    I am taking my 2 boys out trick or treating, then
    going to a neighborhood Rocky Horror Picture Show Party!!
    I could really use that zester, I’ve been struggling along with
    an old box grater that is scarier than any Hallowe’en movie!

  128. 128

    Sandy Douglass Abalos says

    October 27, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    45%. I live down a dirt road in deep east Texas, so Halloween will be be spent alone with my hubby & I chowing down on candy!

  129. 129

    Jodi says

    October 27, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    65%. i never watch scary movies!

  130. 130

    ER says

    October 27, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    35% – most were guesses since I don’t watch horror films

  131. 131

    Ellen Byrum says

    October 27, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    Love these give a ways! Need so many of these kitchen items!

  132. 132

    Earen Hummel says

    October 27, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    I did terribly! Only 35% correct. I guess it is time to brush up on my movies!

  133. 133

    Linda Cooke says

    October 27, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    Hah, only 50%. Guess you can tell I don’t watch horror movies… can’t stand the violence and sight of blood! At least that won’t eliminate me from winning… looks like a nifty tool unless you’re a piece of citrus!

  134. 134

    Sara says

    October 27, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    Only 30% – I am such a loser!! The contest was fun – just points out how ignorant I am of Hollywood facts. This Halloween – will be home. Live in a c. 1852 home on Lake Huron in the middle of the country between towns. Sadly – no Trick or Treats here! Will keep a keen eye out however for ghosts of the old shipwrecks.

  135. 135

    Diane Ecker says

    October 27, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    I watch very little tv so as for the quizz I didn’t have a clue! As for Halloween, it’s pizza and wings and mulled cider with our adult children and hand out candy to all the children we have never seen before!

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    Sunny Stitz says

    October 27, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    I only got 45% but I really would love a zester! 🙂

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    Kim says

    October 27, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    90% WooHoo!

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    CF says

    October 27, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    65%
    Wow, I thought I knew my horror films better!
    I used to run home from school, get a snack and watch Dark Shadows – I loved it!

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    Jim says

    October 27, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    100%

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    Betty rohr says

    October 27, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    35%. Glad I was a better guesser on school quizzes.

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    Adrienne says

    October 27, 2013 at 6:57 pm

    60% We are hoping we have a Halloween this year. Was cancelled two years in a row, once for Hurricane Sandy and once for the freakish snowstorm in Oct. (here in NJ)

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    Kathy says

    October 27, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    I scored 55% which is a lot better than I thought it would be.

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    Angel B says

    October 27, 2013 at 7:11 pm

    I scored a big, whopping 50%. 🙂

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    Patty says

    October 27, 2013 at 7:13 pm

    55%. Hmmmm pretty good at multiple choice 🙂 Walking the neighborhood withmy grandbabies . Doesn’t get any better!!

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    Dawn says

    October 27, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    70% taking the kids trick or treating

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    Cindy Faulkner says

    October 27, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    35% Oh well.

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    Kathleen says

    October 27, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    65%. Thought I knew more than I did! Ha

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    Jean Wood says

    October 27, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    Pretty good at 45%. Especially since I seldom see horror movies.

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    Cate says

    October 27, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    Ah phtt I got 65%. Thought I’d do a little better, but it was still fun! I’ll be celebrating with Samhain rituals. Happy Halloween!

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    Susan L. Espersen says

    October 27, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    Yikes, only 35%! I was a blank most of the time, but it was fun! Thanks Kevin! 🙂

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    kat says

    October 27, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    65%-Halloween movies aren’t really my thing. Love vintage movies!

  152. 152

    Jana says

    October 27, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    30% LOL! I’ll be giving out candy bars as usual.

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    Denise says

    October 27, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    45%. I am excited I knew some of the answers. Halloween and scary movies are not my genre. It was fun. I am not sure what I am doing, I thought I was working but I am not. Maybe the surprise party I got invited to. I have spent less than $5 on my costume. I am going to be caught in a spider’s web.

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    Maureen WALL says

    October 27, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    50 now bad for not seeing any of them!

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    Elizabeth says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    Didn’t do very well, only 40%! Guess I am not much of a movie buff. Had to guess at a lot of them.

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    Naomi Shelton says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    50% I’m amazed! I was guessing on more than that!

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    Janet Ortega says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    55%? I thought I was better than that?? We live on 2-1/2 miles of dirt road and no one comes to see us. We are about 10 miles out of town also. So we don’t do anything for Halloween. Last year though we went to Sedona, AZ and hung out on their main drag and what a great scene that was. Street demonstrations with fire and music with people dancing. It was great!

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    Martha Starks says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:18 pm

    Boo 65%

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    Mary says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    60% – that was fun. Staying in on Halloween. I live in an apt and never have any goblins visit.

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    Michelle says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    50% Bummer! Would have been nice to know the answers. Education is priceless! Thanks for the fun and hopefully the zester!

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    Kathy says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:27 pm

    50% wow

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    Laura Pinto-Nguyen says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:39 pm

    I got 30% which is one of the lowest but then again, I haven’t watched an adult scary movie for years…now it’s all cute spookie movies from Disney. I am joining with my kids halloween activities and dressing up as a friendly witch.

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    Colleen Peck says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    70% That was fun!!!! Thanks for having it!

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    Georgeann says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:49 pm

    35% thank goodness I am not alone with this score.

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    Kimberly says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    35% bummer. I thought I did better. On Halloween, taking the kiddies trick or treating.

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    Beverly Smucker says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    Hey there Kevin, So much fun to wonder what you will come up with next. Love this place.

    I scored 50%. I do love my movies and actors and actresses, my all time favorite might
    be Katharine Hepburn. Not so much the scary stuff. Love your porch person.
    Happy Halloween! Give that beautiful dog an extra treat !

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    Phillis says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    I always look forward to Sunday when I receive your newsletter Kevin! Thanks for the fun quiz; I scored an 80% — I had to guess on all the scary movie questions—the movies based on books I did a bit better on. I bought candy for Halloween, but we don’t get many trick or treaters—too far out. Anyway we will be at my daughter’s field hockey game — Go Lady Hornets!

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    Stephie McCarthy says

    October 27, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    100% – but that’s because Pat and I did it together and he is a movie trivia expert!

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    Nikki G says

    October 27, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    40% That was tough! Not really a scary movie person! No big plans for All Hallows Eve!

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    Tassie says

    October 27, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    50% with my son’s help. What fun! I do not know a thing about the scary movies..as I stay scared forever if I watch one. Thanks for adding some fun this Halloween…a day we do not celebrate.

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    Donna says

    October 27, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    Wow! Tough questions! I’ll have to brush up on recent horror movies!

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    Brenda Johnson says

    October 27, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    Yikes! A shameful 30%…. I will be working…. volunteered so my coworker with young children can be with them. We did a practice trick or treat with my 2 year old granddaughter over the weekend- that way I got to see her in her costume, and she wasn’t super tired from a late night on Thursday! (she received a can of green beans from me for her goody bag… her favorite!!!)

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    Victoria says

    October 27, 2013 at 11:33 pm

    I scored 100%. I love horror movies, especially the older ones! I’ll spend Halloween passing out candy and watching ‘Young Frankenstein,’ one of my all-time favorites!

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    Suzan says

    October 27, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    60%. My 15 yo son will have friends over.

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    Dale says

    October 27, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    40% and now I want to know the actual answers!!

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    Renee G says

    October 27, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    Only a 45%, – and we’ll probably be home.

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    Mary says

    October 27, 2013 at 11:46 pm

    60% — surprised I did that well. Must have scored with the oldies!

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    Annie says

    October 28, 2013 at 12:13 am

    30% I am obviously not a big movie fan. I’m either gardening, cooking or quilting. For halloween I will be home greeting trick-or-treaters, including my 20 month old grandson.

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    Karen Wright says

    October 28, 2013 at 1:19 am

    50% How mediocre
    I’m such a middle of the roader!

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    Diann MacRae says

    October 28, 2013 at 1:29 am

    45% i never watch horror movies. On Halloween my dog, Eirick, and I will hand out candy!

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    conniestrickland says

    October 28, 2013 at 4:40 am

    I don’t watch to many movies , But t like reading what you do ;like reading about your flower ,see your home ,garden,/may I win next time have a great Holloween.

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    conniestrickland says

    October 28, 2013 at 4:42 am

    Let me know if I win !

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    Donna Hathaway says

    October 28, 2013 at 6:22 am

    35%

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    Donna Cota says

    October 28, 2013 at 7:21 am

    Very surprised to score 60%, don’t watch many horror movies. I am dressing up as a medieval sorceress for work and then visiting a senior center.

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    AmyO says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:17 am

    I scored 50%. Not too great , but not too bad either. It was fun….thanks!
    No plans for Halloween…we live too far out in the boonies of Vermont.

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    Virginia Mayer says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:49 am

    Ouch! 30%! Think I’ll have to watch some movies! Absolutely love your blog!

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    Peg says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:53 am

    80% – some great scary films asked about.

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    Lori K says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:30 am

    I scored an ebarrasing 40%.
    Halloween festivities have already began around here…we joined a neighborhood costume parade Sunday. Beggers night is Thursday and our 6 year old is ready to terrize the neighborhood begging for candy. Fun times!

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    katie says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:05 am

    40%——taking my son trick or treating

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    Beth Emhoff says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:14 am

    50%. If it doesn’t rain, we will be taking the kids trick or treating on their haunted wagon!

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    Kay J says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:03 am

    45% – Handing out candy and watching the RED SOX win the World Series!

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    Kelli B. in Avon Lake says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:38 am

    35% was about what I thought I’d get, and I did! I suppose I missed most of the answers because I watch the movies with my hands over my eyes or my face in my husbands chest! If I won the Zester I could go whip something up in the kitchen when the music started to creep me out! Thank for that entertainment, and all the work you did putting that together for us! Happy Halloween!

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    lee says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:47 am

    50%, much higher than I expected

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    Jennifer says

    October 28, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    45% – I don’t watch horror films ~ I am more of a comedy person.

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    Jennie Ragsdale says

    October 28, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    65% – Guessed alot.

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    Karen Carpenter says

    October 28, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    I scored 45%

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    Darcie Rzomp says

    October 28, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Scored 55%. Guessed at most of the questions.

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    Barbara Petersen says

    October 28, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    Well, I only scored 55% but I really don’t like scary movies. I am going trick or treating with my great granddaughter. What fun!

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    Susan in S.W.Mass. says

    October 28, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    I’m surprised at myself, with 90%. Score one for the old fart. Hah.

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    diana murphy says

    October 28, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    45% Oh well, not may strong point. Hope you have A nice Halloween!

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    Donna S says

    October 28, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    well I scored 40%. Don’t watch a lot of horror movies. Did Halloween with my garden club.
    That was fun!!

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    TexasBelle says

    October 28, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    Only 35% – not too bad for someone that is not a movie person and DOES NOT like horror anything!

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    Karen says

    October 28, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    75% without looking anything on the web

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    susieQ says

    October 28, 2013 at 3:05 pm

    55% I am surprised I knew that much 😉 good luck everyone

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    Madelon says

    October 28, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    55%. I need to watch more movies.

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    Sportsmama says

    October 28, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    Ugh!!! Only 40%! Great questions, lots of fun. Thanks Kevin!

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    Judith says

    October 28, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    60%

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    TNMeemaw says

    October 28, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    45% – I’ll be staying at my Son’s home while the parents go out with the 4 grandchildren to “Trick ‘R Treat”! Their family is a blended family – and this year the children (ages 6, 8, 9, and 10) will be going out together for the first time. Halloween is their favorite holiday, so they will be doing it up big! Sure hope the storms hold off until the next day! Hope that I win!! I’d love one of these.

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    Jeanne Collins says

    October 28, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    Only 55%. Probably should have done better.

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    Lynda B says

    October 28, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    Scored a 55. Will probably spend the evening at my neighbors Halloween costume party.

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    Liz Stadieczko says

    October 28, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    85%!!!

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    sandrine says

    October 28, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    65%

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    Jamie says

    October 28, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    I got a sad 55%. I am no good with scary movies.

    I am taking my kids out trick-or-treating on halloween.

    I’d love the grater! I bake a lot and only use a big cheese grater, which has a not so great effect 🙂

    Jamie

  214. 214

    Rosiland says

    October 28, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    45%

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    Scott Trudell says

    October 28, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    95%…. I watch way too many movies

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    Norma Berg says

    October 28, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    I got 100% on the quiz

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    Erika says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    45% – disgusted with myself, though I enjoyed doing it! 😀

    Loved that so many of the questions were about films from the (distant) past – too often forgotten!

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    Lea shelton says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    35% yikes!

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    Lisa F says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    95%-Handing out Halloween candy

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    bn100 says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    got 50%

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    krystyna says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:31 pm

    just 30%,but my birthday the 1,nice present

  222. 222

    Carrie says

    October 29, 2013 at 7:37 am

    85% That was fun. Although I do wish i knew which ones I got wrong. Happy Halloween

  223. 223

    Diane Kratz says

    October 29, 2013 at 10:10 am

    55%. I have to work Halloween but I work in a lab, and I’ll be sure to answer the phone in my best Dracula voice and say “LABORATORY”.

  224. 224

    Katherine W says

    October 29, 2013 at 10:40 am

    45%

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    Margie S says

    October 30, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    I did terrible only scored 45.
    I think I’ll be going to a costume ball on Saturday night instead of Thursday the 31st. On Halloween night I will dress up and give out candy to all the little spooks that come to my door.

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    Debi Beeuwsaert says

    October 30, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    25% – I’m not much of a movie buff.

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    Paula Y says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    50%! Just shows that I usually watch comedies and adventure stories – I want to be entertained, not scared to within an inch of my life; it’s scary enough in the real world! I hope that you’ll share the answers with us Kevin!

    No plans yet for Halloween. I live in the country and get no trick or treaters; I don’t have to worry about contributing to health problems of kids. The surrounding towns usually have Halloween events for the kids – seems a little healthier!

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