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Quiz about Horror Films
Quiz about Horror Films

Horror Films Trivia Quiz


The following questions are based on films, actors, and directors of the horror genre...have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by IndieFan. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
IndieFan
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
105,999
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
3075
Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (7/15), Guest 176 (12/15), Guest 195 (4/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. On which film did Italian 'horror-master' Dario Argento first receive a credit for directing? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Known mostly for cinematography, but prominent in directing as well, what Italian filmmaker's works date from 1946-1977 and include "The Body and the Whip", "Black Sabbath", and "Blood and Black Lace"? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. This 1980 film, directed by Lucio Fulci, starts with the suicide of a clergyman and leads to the resurrection of the dead...all of them!
What is the title?
Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What 1982 film, directed by John Carpenter and based on a story by John W. Campbell, Jr., was a remake of a 1951 film? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Which Peter Jackson film starred Michael J. Fox as a 'ghost hunter?" Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. What screenwriter has credits that include "Dead and Buried," "Alien," "Total Recall," and "Screamers?" Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Which Neil Jordan film, starring Sarah Patterson and Angela Lansbury, is loosely based on the children's tale "Little Red Riding Hood," but with a much more mature theme? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. This film, released in 2000, explores the werewolf legend from the perspective of two death-obsessed adolescent sisters. Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. In which 1980 horror film did Kevin Bacon have one of his first starring roles? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Which young actor starred in such horror films as "The Lost Boys," "Flatliners," and "Dark City?" Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. This 1998 film's tagline is "They built the city to see what makes us tick...last night one of us went off." Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. The cast of this 1981 film, directed by Gary Sherman, included Robert Englund who later became infamous for his role as Freddy Kreuger in "A Nightmare on Elm Street." Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Dennis Lipscomb played George Miller, a tortured California artist, in this 1988 film directed by Guy Magar. Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. This 1979 film first brought 'The Tall Man' to life.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 15 of 15
15. Which 2002 horror film is based on a Japanese trilogy of the same name(s)? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. On which film did Italian 'horror-master' Dario Argento first receive a credit for directing?

Answer: Today It's Me

Dario Argento frequently uses closeups of eyes, and whenever a male is seen murdering a female, he uses his own hands for the shot.
2. Known mostly for cinematography, but prominent in directing as well, what Italian filmmaker's works date from 1946-1977 and include "The Body and the Whip", "Black Sabbath", and "Blood and Black Lace"?

Answer: Mario Bava

Mario Bava's son, Lamberto, has directed such films as "Macabre," "Demons," and "Body Puzzle."
3. This 1980 film, directed by Lucio Fulci, starts with the suicide of a clergyman and leads to the resurrection of the dead...all of them! What is the title?

Answer: The Gates of Hell

Lucio Fulci's death, in 1996, is still considered a mystery. Apparently, he neglected to take his daily insulin shot before going to bed one night. Since he was a lifelong diabetic, some considered it to be a suicide.
4. What 1982 film, directed by John Carpenter and based on a story by John W. Campbell, Jr., was a remake of a 1951 film?

Answer: The Thing

The original movie took place at the North Pole, but Carpenter's version takes place at the South Pole.
5. Which Peter Jackson film starred Michael J. Fox as a 'ghost hunter?"

Answer: The Frighteners

Director Peter Jackson's other efforts include the "Lord of the Rings" films.
6. What screenwriter has credits that include "Dead and Buried," "Alien," "Total Recall," and "Screamers?"

Answer: Dan O'Bannon

Dan O'Bannon has also directed two films - "Shatterbrain" (1992) and
"Return of the Living Dead" (1985).
7. Which Neil Jordan film, starring Sarah Patterson and Angela Lansbury, is loosely based on the children's tale "Little Red Riding Hood," but with a much more mature theme?

Answer: The Company of Wolves

One of Angela Lansbury's (Granny) lines is "Never stray from the path, never eat a windfall apple and never trust a man whose eyebrows meet in the middle."
8. This film, released in 2000, explores the werewolf legend from the perspective of two death-obsessed adolescent sisters.

Answer: Ginger Snaps

Director John Fawcett is best known for his work on tv and cable shows such as "Xena: Warrior Princess" and "Queer As Folk."
9. In which 1980 horror film did Kevin Bacon have one of his first starring roles?

Answer: Friday the 13th

Kevin Bacon's other horror film credits include "Hollow Man," "Stir of Echoes," and "Tremors."
10. Which young actor starred in such horror films as "The Lost Boys," "Flatliners," and "Dark City?"

Answer: Kiefer Sutherland

As you probably know, Kiefer is the son of Donald Sutherland. What you may not know, is that his true birth name is Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland.
11. This 1998 film's tagline is "They built the city to see what makes us tick...last night one of us went off."

Answer: Dark City

The name of Kiefer Sutherland's character, Daniel Schreber, is the same as the man who authored the book "Memoirs of My Nervous Illness." The book is now standard reading for many psychiatrists.
12. The cast of this 1981 film, directed by Gary Sherman, included Robert Englund who later became infamous for his role as Freddy Kreuger in "A Nightmare on Elm Street."

Answer: Dead and Buried

The cast of "Dead and Buried" also included James Farentino and Jack Albertson.
13. Dennis Lipscomb played George Miller, a tortured California artist, in this 1988 film directed by Guy Magar.

Answer: Retribution

"Retribution's" taglines are "A supernatural nightmare of unholy terror!" and "It's time for fear...it's time for terror...it's time for retribution...the time is now!"
14. This 1979 film first brought 'The Tall Man' to life.

Answer: Phantasm

The car that Jodi owns (and is later inherited by Reggie) is a black, 1971 Hemi 'Cuda, one of director Don Coscarelli's favorite vehicles.
15. Which 2002 horror film is based on a Japanese trilogy of the same name(s)?

Answer: The Ring

The first two films in the Japanese trilogy (all released in 1988)were directed by Hideo Nakata, while the third film (actually a prequel called "Ring 0: Birthday") was directed by Norio Tsuruta.
Source: Author IndieFan

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