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Fantasy Movies of the 1980s Trivia Quiz

The 1980s were a golden age of fantasy movies. Here's a quiz about some of them.

A multiple-choice quiz by quogequox. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
quogequox

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
200,882

Updated
Feb 24 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1666

Last 3 plays: Guest 165 (9/10), Guest 86 (6/10), Guest 207 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In "The Dark Crystal" Jen and Kira set out on a mission to replace a shard of the Dark Crystal and defeat the evil Skeksis. What race were Jen and Kira? Hint

Aughra

urRu

Gelfling

Garthim

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 1983 movie "Krull", Prince Colwyn must overcome many dangers and trials, and rescue his bride from the clutches of the Beast. Fortunately the brave prince wields a great weapon. What is it called? Hint

The Krull

The Stave

The Loric

The Glaive

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Ladyhawke" sees a young Matthew Broderick aid a pair of lovers cursed by an evil bishop. Michelle Pfeiffer spends her days in the form of a hawk. In what form does Rutger Hauer spend his nights? Hint

Bear

Skunk

Tiger

Wolf

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jim Henson directs the 1986 movie "Labyrinth". Jennifer Connelly plays Sarah a young lady who tries to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King. Which rock star plays the Goblin King? Hint

Mick Jagger

Alice Cooper

Boy George

David Bowie

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Question 5 of 10

5. Arnold Schwarzenegger first appeared as Conan in "Conan the Barbarian". He was soon back in "Conan the Destroyer" where he was aided on his quests by Bombaata. Which famous basketballer played Bombaata? Hint

Michael Jordan

Julius Irving

Larry Bird

Wilt Chamberlain

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is Inigo Montoya seeking to avenge, in the movie "The Princess Bride"? Hint

His dog

His wife

His sister

His father

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Question 7 of 10

7. Jack is a young man caught in a battle of good versus evil when he falls in love with Princess Lili. The Prince of Darkness seeks to kidnap and marry the beautiful Lili and in so doing, plunge the world into darkness. Which Hollywood superstar plays young Jack in the 1986 movie "Legend"? Hint

Tom Cruise

Brad Pitt

Mel Gibson

George Clooney

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Question 8 of 10

8. In "Dragonslayer" a king makes a deal with a dragon; sacrifice virgins and the dragon will leave the kingdom alone. Things change however when the next sacrifice is the king's own daughter. Young apprentice wizard Galen ventures out to kill the dragon before it's too late. What is the dragon's name? Hint

Carcaroth Rex

Vermithrax Pejorative

Pandelume Embelyon

Puff

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bastian opens a book and becomes inextricably entwined with the world of Fantasia, a world on the verge of destruction. "Never Ending Story" sees what terrible force destroying Fantasia? Hint

The Darkness

The Plague

The Nothing

The Swarm

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Question 10 of 10

10. Written by George Lucas and directed by Ron Howard "Willow" starred Warwick Davis as Willow, a dwarven farmer who finds himself in possession of the baby princess. He must leave his village and protect the young royal. Luckily Val Kilmer is on hand to assist Willow. Who does Val Kilmer play? Hint

Castellion

Torre

Rufus the Lame

Madmartigan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In "The Dark Crystal" Jen and Kira set out on a mission to replace a shard of the Dark Crystal and defeat the evil Skeksis. What race were Jen and Kira?

Answer: Gelfling

"The Dark Crystal" was directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz and released in 1983. From the lumbering gentle UrRu to the hyperactive Fizzgig, all the film's characters were puppets.

Answer: The Glaive

The Glaive resembles nothing so much as a razor sharp boomerang. The movie starred Ken Marshall as Prince Colwyn and Lysette Anthony as the Princess Lyssa. Watch closely and you can see Liam Neeson in one of his first roles.

Answer: Wolf

"Ladyhawke" was directed by Richard Donner and released in 1985. Matthew Broderick went on to stardom in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off". Michelle Pfeiffer became one of Hollywood's biggest female stars, appearing in such movies as "The Fabulous Baker Boys" and "Batman Returns". Rutger Hauer played a memorable psychopath in the "The Hitcher".

4. Jim Henson directs the 1986 movie "Labyrinth". Jennifer Connelly plays Sarah a young lady who tries to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King. Which rock star plays the Goblin King?

Answer: David Bowie

While David Bowie got the role of the Goblin King, other singers were also considered, including Michael Jackson and Sting. Jennifer Connelly went on to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "A Beautiful Mind".

Answer: Wilt Chamberlain

Arnold also played Conan in "Red Sonya", co-starring beside Brigitte Nielsen. Except for his role in this movie, Wilt Chamberlain's acting career was restricted to playing himself. He died in 1999.

6. Who is Inigo Montoya seeking to avenge, in the movie "The Princess Bride"?

Answer: His father

Rob Reiner directed this cult classic movie. It starred Cary Elwes as Wesley, a man seeking to rescue his childhood sweetheart from the wicked Prince Humperdinck. Wesley must overcome the Cliffs of Insanity, Rodents of Unusual Size and The Pit of Despair to save his love. The movie also included appearances by Billy Crystal, Andre the Giant, Peter Falk and Fred Savage.

Answer: Tom Cruise

Directed by Ridley Scott, this big budget fantasy movie also featured Tim Curry playing a memorable Prince of Darkness, a huge red beast who not only desires the sweet Princess Lili but also uses her as bait to kill unicorns.

Answer: Vermithrax Pejorative

The special effects team on "Dragonslayer" used a pair of military flamethrowers for the dragon's fiery breath. Peter McNicol stars as the young apprentice Galen and Ralph Richardson plays his master Ulrich.

9. Bastian opens a book and becomes inextricably entwined with the world of Fantasia, a world on the verge of destruction. "Never Ending Story" sees what terrible force destroying Fantasia?

Answer: The Nothing

"Never Ending Story" was known as "Die Unendliche Geschichte" in Germany and was the most expensive German movie produced up until its release in 1984. The film features many memorable creatures such as the Rockbiter and the Nighthob.
The theme song became a hit for Limahl.

Answer: Madmartigan

This was the first feature film in which Industrial Light and Magic used the "morphing" technique. Val Kilmer met his future wife Joanne Whalley during the movie's production. Kevin Pollack also appears in the movie as Rool the brownie.

Source: Author quogequox

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