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Quiz about Ghostly On Screen Encounters
Quiz about Ghostly On Screen Encounters

Ghostly On Screen Encounters Trivia Quiz


This mixture of newer and classic movies has one thing in common, they all contains ghosts. I'll describe the ghostly encounter, and you tell me the name of the movie.

A multiple-choice quiz by skunkee. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
skunkee
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
150,490
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
13 / 15
Plays
21403
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
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Question 1 of 15
1. (1990) Sam loves Molly so much that when Sam is killed, in what appeared to be a mugging, he hangs around to be near her. He's surprised to find that his best friend was responsible for his death, and that Molly might also be in danger. It's a good thing he finds Oda Mae because she can hear him. All she has to do is convince Molly that she's not a phony, anymore. What movie is this?

Answer: (One Word, 5 letters)
Question 2 of 15
2. (1951) There are many ghosts in this Christmas classic, who all come to visit a selfish, grumpy old man and teach him the meaning of Christmas. There have been many versions of this beloved story, but this 1951 version is my personal favourite. Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. (2002) There are several ghosts in this delightful film about a school for witchcraft and wizardry, but only one of them becomes paralyzed when he comes face to face with a basilisk. Interestingly enough, the only thing that stops him from being killed by this encounter, is the fact that he's already dead! Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. (2000) Claire is recovering from a serious accident, and her daughter has just moved out to go to university. So when she starts hearing voices and seeing things, her doting husband sends her to a therapist. The therapist suggests that she try to make contact with whatever's haunting her, and before long she begins to realize that her ghost is real. Unfortunately her husband has a lot to lose if the real story comes out, and Claire soon learns that finding the truth may cost her her life. Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. (1995) Really searching for a way to connect with his dead wife, 'afterlife therapist' James Harvey drags his teenaged daughter around the country, from haunted house to haunted house. When he's hired by Carrigan Crittenden to exorcise the ghosts from her mansion, he almost meets his match in the shape of three very nasty ghosts, and one very friendly little ghost, who befriends his daughter. What movie is this?

Answer: (One Word, 6 letters)
Question 6 of 15
6. (1988) Francis Xavier Cross is an important television executive, trying to put together the biggest deal of his life. Christmas means absolutely nothing to him, except a chance to manipulate ratings, so when the three ghosts of Christmas try to teach him about the true meaning of the season, they have their work cut out for them. Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. (1984) Kicked out of their cushy jobs at the university, three paranormal experts decide to go into the ghost extermination business. As luck would have it, their timing is perfect as New York is about to be invaded by more ghosts and spooks than they can shake their proton guns at, and they become the unexpected heros of the day. Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. (2003) Real Estate agent Jim Evers is a workaholic who (with family in tow) is on his way to a job interview. Hoping to get another listing, he makes everyone stop to take a look at an old mansion. What he doesn't realize is that the mansion is haunted, and the playful little ghosts therein are about to teach him a lesson about the value of his family, who he's been doing a good job of neglecting. Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. (1988) Recently killed in a car accident, Adam and Barbara have a lot of adjusting to do. The worst part is the obnoxious family that has moved into their home, and won't be scared away no matter what they do. So they hire the services of a 'bio-exorcist' to do the job for them. He's not hard to find, all you have to do is say his name three times in a row! Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. (1980) Trying to put his life back together, Jack Torrance accepts a job as the winter caretaker of 'Overlook Hotel', a secluded resort high in the mountains of Colorado. But the Overlook has a history of violence, and it isn't long before the ghosts of those who have died there come out to play, bringing out the absolute worst in Jack. It's a good thing that Jack's son, Danny, has a special gift, and is able to summon the old cook, Dick, to come to provide Danny and his mom with a method of escape, before Jack kills them the way he killed Dick. Which movie is this?

Answer: (Two Words, 3 & 7 letters)
Question 11 of 15
11. (1981) Fifty years ago Ricky, John, Edward and Sears were all involved with the accidental death of a woman that they hadn't treated very well. Now it seems she's back, and she wants revenge. Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. (1997) In the 1930's five people, including a beloved child star, disappeared from an elevator in the Hollywood Hotel, during a freak accident. Ever since then the hotel has been haunted. Anxious to redeem himself in the world of journalism, Buzzy Crocker wants to solve the mystery, and get a real scoop. Unfortunately he's taking the advice of Abigail, a bitter old woman with secrets of her own. Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. (2001) Living with children who are photosensitive means that you have to live in the dark, literally. With her husband away during the war, Grace, played by Nicole Kidman, moves into an old, darkened mansion in Jersey. She soon becomes convinced that it's haunted, as she hears footsteps, feels cold touches upon her skin, and feels an increasing sense of ill will towards herself and her children. Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. (1982) The Freelings new house was built over an ancient burial ground, which of course is news to them. At first the ghosts that come to visit are playful and amusing, but it's not too long before they turn downright vicious, and actually take the youngest daughter, who's been communicating with them through the t.v. Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. (1999) A child psychologist is shot by a patient on the night that he receives a prestigious award. Seeking to do penance, he takes on the treatment of a young boy who suffers from the same problem; he sees dead people, and some of them don't even realize that they're dead. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. (1990) Sam loves Molly so much that when Sam is killed, in what appeared to be a mugging, he hangs around to be near her. He's surprised to find that his best friend was responsible for his death, and that Molly might also be in danger. It's a good thing he finds Oda Mae because she can hear him. All she has to do is convince Molly that she's not a phony, anymore. What movie is this?

Answer: Ghost

Jerry Zucker directed Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg in this funny, but suspenseful film. Goldberg is hysterically funny, and Vincent Shiavelli delivers a very convincing performance as an angry, subway-haunting ghost, but the romantic scene between Swayze, Moore and a lump of clay is the show stealer.
2. (1951) There are many ghosts in this Christmas classic, who all come to visit a selfish, grumpy old man and teach him the meaning of Christmas. There have been many versions of this beloved story, but this 1951 version is my personal favourite.

Answer: A Christmas Carol

Brian Desmond Hurst directed Alistair Sim, in the most delightful portrayal of Scrooge that I have ever seen. Mervyn Johns was subservient enough as Bob Crachitt, and a young Patrick Macnee played a young Jacob Marley. The movie is also known as "Scrooge."
3. (2002) There are several ghosts in this delightful film about a school for witchcraft and wizardry, but only one of them becomes paralyzed when he comes face to face with a basilisk. Interestingly enough, the only thing that stops him from being killed by this encounter, is the fact that he's already dead!

Answer: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

This faithful adaptation of the J.K. Rowlings book was directed by Chris Columbus, and starred, among many others, John Cleese as 'Nearly Headless Nick', the poor ghost who almost died twice.
4. (2000) Claire is recovering from a serious accident, and her daughter has just moved out to go to university. So when she starts hearing voices and seeing things, her doting husband sends her to a therapist. The therapist suggests that she try to make contact with whatever's haunting her, and before long she begins to realize that her ghost is real. Unfortunately her husband has a lot to lose if the real story comes out, and Claire soon learns that finding the truth may cost her her life.

Answer: What Lies Beneath

Robert Zemeckis directed this suspenseful tale starring Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer. Convincingly menacing, Ford gets a chance to step out of his role as action hero, and display the range of his abilities.
5. (1995) Really searching for a way to connect with his dead wife, 'afterlife therapist' James Harvey drags his teenaged daughter around the country, from haunted house to haunted house. When he's hired by Carrigan Crittenden to exorcise the ghosts from her mansion, he almost meets his match in the shape of three very nasty ghosts, and one very friendly little ghost, who befriends his daughter. What movie is this?

Answer: Casper

Brad Siberling directed this funny film that was the first to have a completely computer animated title character. Bill Pullman, Christina Ricci, Cathy Moriarty and Eric Idle also starred.
6. (1988) Francis Xavier Cross is an important television executive, trying to put together the biggest deal of his life. Christmas means absolutely nothing to him, except a chance to manipulate ratings, so when the three ghosts of Christmas try to teach him about the true meaning of the season, they have their work cut out for them.

Answer: Scrooged

Richard Donner directed this moderatley funny adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, starring Bill Murray, Karen Allen, and Carol Kane.
7. (1984) Kicked out of their cushy jobs at the university, three paranormal experts decide to go into the ghost extermination business. As luck would have it, their timing is perfect as New York is about to be invaded by more ghosts and spooks than they can shake their proton guns at, and they become the unexpected heros of the day.

Answer: Ghostbusters

Ivan Reitman directed this very funny movie starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis and Ernie Hudson.
8. (2003) Real Estate agent Jim Evers is a workaholic who (with family in tow) is on his way to a job interview. Hoping to get another listing, he makes everyone stop to take a look at an old mansion. What he doesn't realize is that the mansion is haunted, and the playful little ghosts therein are about to teach him a lesson about the value of his family, who he's been doing a good job of neglecting.

Answer: The Haunted Mansion

Rob Minkey directed this third film to be based on an attraction at Disneyworld. It starred Eddie Murphy, Terence Stamp, Marsha Thomason and Wallace Shawn.
9. (1988) Recently killed in a car accident, Adam and Barbara have a lot of adjusting to do. The worst part is the obnoxious family that has moved into their home, and won't be scared away no matter what they do. So they hire the services of a 'bio-exorcist' to do the job for them. He's not hard to find, all you have to do is say his name three times in a row!

Answer: Beetlejuice

Tim Burton directed this very funny movie starring Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton, Jeffrey Jones, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara and Dick Cavett. Apparently this was supposed to be a much darker film, until Michael Keaton started having fun with his role and Burton decided to turn it into a black comedy.
10. (1980) Trying to put his life back together, Jack Torrance accepts a job as the winter caretaker of 'Overlook Hotel', a secluded resort high in the mountains of Colorado. But the Overlook has a history of violence, and it isn't long before the ghosts of those who have died there come out to play, bringing out the absolute worst in Jack. It's a good thing that Jack's son, Danny, has a special gift, and is able to summon the old cook, Dick, to come to provide Danny and his mom with a method of escape, before Jack kills them the way he killed Dick. Which movie is this?

Answer: The Shining

Stanley Kubrick directed this adaptation of a Stephen King novel that starred Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd and Scatman Crothers. The way that Dick, played by Crothers, is killed in the movie really annoyed me. In the book he had a much more heroic role, rescuing Danny and his mother, and taking them away to heal.
11. (1981) Fifty years ago Ricky, John, Edward and Sears were all involved with the accidental death of a woman that they hadn't treated very well. Now it seems she's back, and she wants revenge.

Answer: Ghost Story

John Irwin directed this film based on a novel by Peter Straub. It starred Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks Jr, and John Houseman.
12. (1997) In the 1930's five people, including a beloved child star, disappeared from an elevator in the Hollywood Hotel, during a freak accident. Ever since then the hotel has been haunted. Anxious to redeem himself in the world of journalism, Buzzy Crocker wants to solve the mystery, and get a real scoop. Unfortunately he's taking the advice of Abigail, a bitter old woman with secrets of her own.

Answer: Tower of Terror

D.J. McHale directed this first movie to be based on an attraction at Disneyworld. Steve Guttenberg and Kirsten Dunst starred. It's a movie that's definitely better suited for kids.
13. (2001) Living with children who are photosensitive means that you have to live in the dark, literally. With her husband away during the war, Grace, played by Nicole Kidman, moves into an old, darkened mansion in Jersey. She soon becomes convinced that it's haunted, as she hears footsteps, feels cold touches upon her skin, and feels an increasing sense of ill will towards herself and her children.

Answer: The Others

Alejandro Amenabar directed this movie which, in 2001, became Spain's biggest grossing domestic film ever.
14. (1982) The Freelings new house was built over an ancient burial ground, which of course is news to them. At first the ghosts that come to visit are playful and amusing, but it's not too long before they turn downright vicious, and actually take the youngest daughter, who's been communicating with them through the t.v.

Answer: Poltergeist

Tobe Hooper and Steven Spielberg both earned directing credit for this movie that starred JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Dominique Dunne, and Heather O'Rourke.
15. (1999) A child psychologist is shot by a patient on the night that he receives a prestigious award. Seeking to do penance, he takes on the treatment of a young boy who suffers from the same problem; he sees dead people, and some of them don't even realize that they're dead.

Answer: The Sixth Sense

M. Night Shyamalan directed this very successful movie that starred Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment. Interestingly enough Willis, who turned down the role in 'Ghost' because he didn't think the movie would work, ended up playing a similar role.
Source: Author skunkee

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