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This quiz tests your knowledge of classic horror cinema through questions on directors, cast members, production details and narrative elements from key films of the genre. The questions range from early sound era productions to later influential works, drawing on verifiable facts about the movies themselves.

10 Trivia Questions

Question 1: In what year was the Universal film Dracula starring Bela Lugosi released?

A. 1929
B. 1931
C. 1933
D. 1935

Question 2: Who played the role of the monster in the 1931 Universal film Frankenstein?

A. Bela Lugosi
B. Lon Chaney Jr
C. Boris Karloff
D. John Carradine

Question 3: Which director helmed the 1960 film Psycho?

A. William Castle
B. Roger Corman
C. George A. Romero
D. Alfred Hitchcock

Question 4: What is the name of the possessed girl in the 1973 film The Exorcist?

A. Regan MacNeil
B. Chris MacNeil
C. Linda Blair
D. Ellen Burstyn

Question 5: Who wrote the novel and screenplay for the 1973 film The Exorcist?

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

Question 6: In the 1960 film Psycho, what is the profession of the character Marion Crane?

A. Teacher
B. Secretary
C. Nurse
D. Journalist

Question 7: Which actor portrayed Norman Bates in the 1960 film Psycho?

A. John Gavin
B. Martin Balsam
C. Anthony Perkins
D. Vera Miles

Question 8: What is the name of the hotel in the 1980 film The Shining?

A. Timberline Lodge
B. Overlook Hotel
C. Stanley Hotel
D. Mountain View Inn

Question 9: Who directed the 1976 film Carrie?

A. John Carpenter
B. Brian De Palma
C. Tobe Hooper
D. Wes Craven

Question 10: In the 1978 film Halloween, what is the name of the character played by Jamie Lee Curtis?

A. Annie Brackett
B. Lynda Van Der Klok
C. Laurie Strode
D. Judith Myers

Answers

  1. B. 1931 – The film premiered on 14 February 1931, marking the first major sound adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel with Bela Lugosi in the title role. The other years correspond to different early horror releases or remakes.
  2. C. Boris Karloff – Karloff was cast as the Creature after Lugosi declined the role, and his performance established the iconic look and movement for the character. The other actors appeared in later Frankenstein films or different parts.
  3. D. Alfred Hitchcock – Hitchcock directed and produced Psycho, which was released in 1960 and became a landmark in the horror genre. The other directors worked in similar eras but on different projects.
  4. A. Regan MacNeil – Regan is the name of the young girl at the centre of the possession story in the film. The other names belong to characters or the actress who played Regan.
  5. B. William Peter Blatty – Blatty adapted his own 1971 novel into the screenplay, winning an Academy Award for the work. The other writers created different notable horror novels or films.
  6. B. Secretary – Marion Crane works as a secretary at a real estate office in the opening scenes of the film. The other professions do not match her character.
  7. C. Anthony Perkins – Perkins originated the role of Norman Bates and reprised it in later sequels. The other actors appeared in Psycho but in different roles.
  8. B. Overlook Hotel – The Overlook Hotel serves as the isolated setting for the events of the film. The other names refer to real locations or different fictional sites.
  9. B. Brian De Palma – De Palma directed Carrie, adapting Stephen King’s debut novel for the screen. The other directors created their own horror classics around the same period.
  10. C. Laurie Strode – Laurie Strode is the resourceful babysitter and final girl in the original Halloween. The other names are characters from the same film but played by different actors.

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