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These questions cover key facts from horror films spanning several decades. They focus on directors, cast members, release years and plot elements from well-known productions. Prepare for a mix of accessible and demanding queries.

10 Trivia Questions

Question 1: In which year was the film Night of the Living Dead released?

A. 1967
B. 1968
C. 1969
D. 1970

Question 2: Who played the role of Norman Bates in the original Psycho?

A. Anthony Perkins
B. Rod Taylor
C. John Gavin
D. Martin Balsam

Question 3: Who directed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?

A. Wes Craven
B. John Carpenter
C. George A. Romero
D. Tobe Hooper

Question 4: Which actor portrayed Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street?

A. Kane Hodder
B. Doug Bradley
C. Robert Englund
D. Tony Todd

Question 5: What is the name of Michael Myers’ sister in the original Halloween?

A. Laurie
B. Judith
C. Annie
D. Lynda

Question 6: The Exorcist was based on a novel by which author?

A. William Peter Blatty
B. Ira Levin
C. Stephen King
D. Peter Straub

Question 7: Who directed The Shining?

A. Roman Polanski
B. David Lynch
C. Brian De Palma
D. Stanley Kubrick

Question 8: In which year was Rosemary’s Baby released?

A. 1966
B. 1967
C. 1968
D. 1969

Question 9: Who composed the main score for the original Halloween?

A. Ennio Morricone
B. John Carpenter
C. Bernard Herrmann
D. Goblin

Question 10: What is the name of the town in A Nightmare on Elm Street?

A. Haddonfield
B. Woodsboro
C. Springwood
D. Derry

Answers

  1. B. 1968 – Night of the Living Dead premiered in 1968. It was not released in 1967, 1969 or 1970.
  2. A. Anthony Perkins – Anthony Perkins played Norman Bates in the 1960 film. The other actors appeared in different roles or films.
  3. D. Tobe Hooper – Tobe Hooper directed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Wes Craven, John Carpenter and George A. Romero directed other horror classics.
  4. C. Robert Englund – Robert Englund originated the role of Freddy Krueger. The other actors played different iconic horror characters.
  5. B. Judith – Judith Myers is the name of Michael Myers’ sister in the first Halloween. Laurie, Annie and Lynda are other characters.
  6. A. William Peter Blatty – William Peter Blatty wrote the novel The Exorcist. Ira Levin, Stephen King and Peter Straub authored different works.
  7. D. Stanley Kubrick – Stanley Kubrick directed The Shining. The other directors made different films in the horror or thriller genres.
  8. C. 1968 – Rosemary’s Baby was released in 1968. It was not released in 1966, 1967 or 1969.
  9. B. John Carpenter – John Carpenter composed the score for Halloween. The other composers worked on different films.
  10. C. Springwood – The town in A Nightmare on Elm Street is called Springwood. Haddonfield, Woodsboro and Derry belong to other horror franchises.

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