Match-Up: Actors & Horror Films Quiz

Answer: Lin Shaye

The talented Lin Shaye has starred and appeared in a large number of films, as well as theatre and television. She is a certified "scream queen" among many horror fans and has earned her spot in the horror genre. Aside from the films that are mentioned, she also starred in the 'Insidious' film franchise, 'Room for Rent' (2019), 'Ouija' (2014), 'Ouija: Origin of Evil' (2016), 'Rosewood Lane (2011) and 'Critters' (1986) among many, many other films as well as some of their sequels.

Answer: Robert Englund

Aside from the 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' film and television series, horror icon Robert Barton Englund has starred and appeared in numerous films, television shows and video games, just to name a few of his achievements. He has starred alongside Lin Shaye in several films, including '2001 Maniacs' (2005), 'Killer Pad' (2008), 'Wish You Were Dead' (2002), as well as 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' (1984), 'Wes Craven's New Nightmare' (1994) and 'The Midnight Man' (2016).

Answer: Kane Hodder

Hodder is most well-known to horror fans as playing iconic killer Jason Voorhees in the 'Friday the 13th' films, but also starred and appeared in a large amount of other horror movies as well. He is also a stuntman, and performed his own stunts in his films.

Other films fans can see him in are 'Wishmaster' (1997), 'Muck' (2015), 'Dark Wolf' (2003), 'Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror' (1998) and 'Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies' (1999) to name a few... as well as playing the role of violent swamp killer Victor Crowley in the 'Hatchet' film series.

Answer: Felissa Rose

Horror veteran Felissa Rose came on to the horror scene when she starred as memorable killer Angela in the 1983 cult classic 'Sleepaway Camp'. Since then she has played in over 90 films that include 'Horror' (2002), 'The Devil's Playground' (2006), 'Silent Night, Zombie Night' (2009), 'Family Possessions' (2016), and 'Slaughter Party'. Starring in all types of horror, from slashers to zombies, one of her more memorable death scenes involves a cell phone in the 2017 film 'Victor Crowley'!

Answer: Danielle Harris

Danielle Harris has a very impressive filmography. She's done many films, television shows, voice acting and also directed. She is best remembered as having her start in the horror genre as Jamie Lloyd in 'Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers' (1988), followed by 'Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers' the following year. Since then she has starred in numerous horror flicks and has even directed.

Her 2012 film 'Among Friends' marks her directorial debut, in which she makes an uncredited cameo.

Answer: Tony Todd

Horror icon Tony Todd stands tall at 6'5", which is perfect for the intimidation factor that is so important when playing the role of a horror villain. Todd's most iconic role is the title character in the 1992 film 'Candyman', which spawned two sequels and a possible remake to date. Todd also stars in the 'Final Destination' film series, as well as many other films and television shows as a character actor.

He is also a film producer and voice actor. Another interesting fact is that allegedly during the filming of 'Candyman', Todd worked with real bees, and was paid a large sum of money every time he got stung by one, which apparently was quite a bit.

Answer: Brinke Stevens

The lovely and talented Brinke Stevens is a certified "scream queen" among fans. She is a writer and model, as well as an actress that has starred and appeared in a large number of horror films. Other than the ones listed, she's also played in 'Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama' (1988), 'Dead Clowns' (2004) and 'Caesar and Otto's Deadly Christmas' (2012) to name a few.

Her first stint in the horror genre was in the 1972 film 'Necromancy'. In the 2017 film 'Mrs. Claus' (aka 'Stirring') Stevens plays the role of a police officer named Julie Cornell.

Answer: Brad Dourif

Actor Brad Dourif is best known by horror fans as the voice of killer doll Chucky in the 'Child's Play' film franchise. Aside from that, he has a very successful film and television career. He was nominated for an Oscar, as well as having won Golden Globe and BAFTA Awards, for his supporting actor role in the 1975 film 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'.

He also starred in 'The Exorcist III" (1990), 'Halloween' (2007), 'Halloween II' (2009) as well as the 'Lord of the Rings' film series among others.

Answer: Dee Wallace

Dee Wallace is a well known long time horror actress from genre fans. Her roles in classic films such as 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' (1982) and 'The Howling' (1981) have made her a household name. She has starred in a long list of films... especially horror! Other films she stars in are 'Cujo' (1983), 'Critters' (1986), 'The Frighteners' (1986), 'Boo' (2005), 'The House of the Devil' (2009), 'Halloween' (2007) and 'Red Christmas' (2017) just to name some. Wallace has also done quite a bit of television work, including made-for-T.V. films and several television series.

Answer: Michael Berryman

The role of Pluto from the 1977 film 'The Hills Have Eyes' couldn't have been played better than that of Michael Berryman in my opinion. His talent and unique look has earned him some great roles over the years. Berryman has starred in many genres of film and television including action, comedy, and sci-fi, but horror is where most fans fondly identify him with. Films such as 'Below Zero' (2011) 'Mask Maker' (2010), and 'The Hills Have Eyes Part II' (1984) are just a small part of his impressive filmography.

He also played in the 1985 comedy 'Weird Science' as a biker who had a day job as a school teacher!