Can You Score 20/20? Do You Know These Cult Superhero Movies Trivia Quiz

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Think you know the quirky, fan-favourite cult superhero movies that flew under the mainstream radar? From indie gems to comic adaptations with devoted followings, this 20-question quiz mixes easy starters with tough brain-teasers to test your fandom. Grab a pen and dive in!

20 Trivia Questions on Cult Superhero Movies

Question 1: Who directed the cult classic superhero film Darkman (1990)?

A. Tim Burton
B. John Woo
C. Sam Raimi
D. Roland Emmerich

Question 2: What is the name of Eric Draven’s girlfriend in The Crow (1994)?

A. Myca
B. Sarah
C. Funboy
D. Shelly

Question 3: Which actor portrayed Cliff Secord, the Rocketeer, in The Rocketeer (1991)?

A. Timothy Dalton
B. Ed Harris
C. Kurt Russell
D. Billy Campbell

Question 4: In Mystery Men (1999), who plays the rage-filled Mr. Furious?

A. Ben Stiller
B. William H. Macy
C. Kel Mitchell
D. Wes Studi

Question 5: What was the real name of the titular character in Spawn (1997)?

A. Al Simmons
B. Chapel
C. Terry Fitzgerald
D. Sam Burke

Question 6: Which actor plays the strong Commander in Sky High (2005)?

A. Kurt Russell
B. Dwayne Johnson
C. Hugh Jackman
D. Michael Chiklis

Question 7: Who stars as the inventor superhero Blankman in the 1994 comedy?

A. Chris Rock
B. David Alan Grier
C. Eddie Murphy
D. Damon Wayans

Question 8: Which actress takes the lead as Tank Girl in the 1995 film adaptation?

A. Lori Petty
B. Naomi Watts
C. Stacey Travis
D. Ice-T

Question 9: In Unbreakable (2000), what job does David Dunn hold?

A. Stadium security guard
B. History teacher
C. Physical therapist
D. Comic book store owner

Question 10: Who plays the foul-mouthed Hit-Girl in Kick-Ass (2010)?

A. Chloë Grace Moretz
B. Saoirse Ronan
C. Isabelle Allen
D. Hailee Steinfeld

Question 11: What alias does the disfigured scientist Peyton Westlake adopt in Darkman?

A. Nightcreep
B. Shadowman
C. The Phantom
D. Darkman

Question 12: The Crow (1994) marked the final film appearance of which actor?

A. Brandon Lee
B. Ernie Hudson
C. Tony Todd
D. Michael Wincott

Question 13: Who composed the score for The Rocketeer (1991)?

A. James Horner
B. Jerry Goldsmith
C. Danny Elfman
D. Howard Shore

Question 14: In Spawn (1997), comic creator Todd McFarlane appears in what role?

A. Homeless man
B. News reporter
C. Spawn’s superior officer
D. The Clown

Question 15: What is the full name of the high school for superheroes in Sky High (2005)?

A. Sky High
B. Hero High
C. Power Prep
D. Super U

Question 16: Chronicle (2012), a cult found-footage superhero film, was directed by whom?

A. Josh Trank
B. M. Night Shyamalan
C. Neill Blomkamp
D. Gareth Evans

Question 17: Which actor played Captain America in the 1990 low-budget adaptation?

A. Matt Salinger
B. Scott Paulin
C. Michael Nouri
D. Corbin Bernsen

Question 18: In Howard the Duck (1986), who plays the human love interest Beverley Switzler?

A. Lea Thompson
B. Sigourney Weaver
C. Geena Davis
D. Karen Allen

Question 19: Who portrayed Doc Savage in the 1975 film Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze?

A. Ron Ely
B. John Phillip Law
C. Paul Gleason
D. Doug McClure

Question 20: Which actor played Flash Gordon in the 1980 cult film?

A. Sam J. Jones
B. Mark Hamill
C. Buster Crabbe
D. Rex Smith

Answers

  1. C. Sam Raimi – Sam Raimi directed Darkman, his gritty take on a vengeful anti-hero, long before helming the Spider-Man trilogy; others directed unrelated superhero or action films.
  2. D. Shelly – Shelly Webster is Eric’s murdered fiancée whose death spurs his resurrection; Sarah is their ward, while Myca and Funboy are villains.
  3. D. Billy Campbell – Billy Campbell leads as the 1930s pilot who becomes the Rocketeer; Kurt Russell plays his rival stunt pilot.
  4. A. Ben Stiller – Ben Stiller is Mr. Furious, the hot-headed leader; Macy plays the Shoveler.
  5. A. Al Simmons – Al Simmons is the elite soldier who becomes Spawn after a betrayal; the others are supporting characters.
  6. A. Kurt Russell – Kurt Russell is Steve Stronghold / Commander, the flying powerhouse dad; others played superheroes elsewhere.
  7. D. Damon Wayans – Damon Wayans wrote, produced, and starred as gadgeteer Blankman; Murphy starred in The Golden Child.
  8. A. Lori Petty – Lori Petty embodies the punk Tank Girl from the comics; Ice-T plays a supporting Rippers role.
  9. A. Stadium security guard – David Dunn is a Philadelphia stadium security guard who discovers his powers; Elijah Price collects comics.
  10. A. Chloë Grace Moretz – Chloë Grace Moretz’s breakout as the deadly Hit-Girl stole the show; others are child actors in different films.
  11. D. Darkman – Peyton becomes the unstable Darkman using fake skin disguises for revenge; others are invented aliases.
  12. A. Brandon Lee – Brandon Lee’s death on set made The Crow his posthumous swan song; others survived production.
  13. A. James Horner – James Horner scored the thrilling aviation adventure; Elfman did Batman films.
  14. A. Homeless man – Todd McFarlane cameos as a homeless man berating Spawn; Leguizamo plays the Clown.
  15. A. Sky High – The floating academy is literally Sky High for young supers; others are fictional alternatives.
  16. A. Josh Trank – Josh Trank directed the innovative found-footage take on teen superpowers; Shyamalan did Unbreakable.
  17. A. Matt Salinger – Matt Salinger is Steve Rogers in the direct-to-video Captain America; Bernsen plays his foe Red Skull.
  18. A. Lea Thompson – Lea Thompson is rock singer Beverley, Howard’s girlfriend; others starred in sci-fi classics.
  19. A. Ron Ely – Ron Ely, known from TV’s Tarzan, plays the bronze-skinned adventurer Doc Savage; others in pulp films.
  20. A. Sam J. Jones – Sam J. Jones is the heroic Flash Gordon battling Ming; Crabbe played him in 1930s serials.

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