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This 15-word Halloween-themed word search features classic horror novels and films for middle and early high school students. Hidden titles include The Shining, Dracula, Carrie, and Bird Box, spanning gothic literature to contemporary thrillers. Use it as a Halloween week brain break, a literature class activity during a horror unit, or a sub-plan handout.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Halloween
Grade Level:
7th – 9th Grades
Updated August 2023

Word List

  • THESHINING
  • HOCUSPOCUS
  • FRANKENSTEIN
  • IT
  • HEX
  • CORALINE
  • REDRUM
  • HEARTSHAPEDBOX
  • INSOMNIA
  • MISERY
  • PSYCHO
  • DRACULA
  • BIRDBOX
  • CARRIE
  • THEEXORCIST

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