Can You Score 20/20? Guess the Movie From the Soundtrack Expert Challenge

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Put your cinematic ear to the test with this expert Guess the Movie From the Soundtrack quiz! Featuring iconic needle drops, haunting themes, and obscure tracks from horror, action, and cult classics, these 20 questions ramp up from tough to fiendishly difficult. Grab a pen and see if you can name the films!

20 Trivia Questions on Guess the Movie From the Soundtrack

Question 1: Which film features “Don’t Fear the Reaper” by Blue Öyster Cult during its end credits?

A. The Fog (1980)
B. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
C. Friday the 13th (1980)
D. Halloween (1978)

Question 2: “Tubular Bells” by Mike Oldfield is famously the main theme of which horror classic?

A. Poltergeist (1982)
B. Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
C. The Omen (1976)
D. The Exorcist (1973)

Question 3: “Stuck in the Middle with You” by Stealers Wheel plays during the ear-cutting scene in which Tarantino film?

A. Reservoir Dogs (1992)
B. Jackie Brown (1997)
C. Pulp Fiction (1994)
D. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)

Question 4: “Hooked on a Feeling” by Blue Swede opens the soundtrack of which Marvel movie?

A. Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
B. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
C. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
D. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

Question 5: “Misirlou” by Dick Dale & His Del-Tones blasts at the start of which Quentin Tarantino film?

A. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
B. Death Proof (2007)
C. Django Unchained (2012)
D. Pulp Fiction (1994)

Question 6: In which film is “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” by Nancy Sinatra prominently featured?

A. From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
B. Natural Born Killers (1994)
C. True Romance (1993)
D. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)

Question 7: “Red Right Hand” by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds plays over the opening credits of which slasher?

A. Urban Legend (1998)
B. I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
C. Scream 2 (1997)
D. Scream (1996)

Question 8: “Cry Little Sister” by Gerard McMann serves as the theme song for which vampire movie?

A. Near Dark (1987)
B. Fright Night (1985)
C. Interview with the Vampire (1994)
D. The Lost Boys (1987)

Question 9: “Where Is My Mind?” by Pixies plays during the closing credits of which David Fincher film?

A. Se7en (1995)
B. Panic Room (2002)
C. The Game (1997)
D. Fight Club (1999)

Question 10: The Gary Jules cover of “Mad World” appears in the credits of which cult sci-fi film?

A. Moon (2009)
B. Primer (2004)
C. The Butterfly Effect (2004)
D. Donnie Darko (2001)

Question 11: “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor is the anthem for which Rocky sequel?

A. Rocky (1976)
B. Rocky V (1990)
C. Rocky IV (1985)
D. Rocky III (1982)

Question 12: “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins is synonymous with which 1980s aerial action film?

A. Hot Shots! (1991)
B. Firebirds (1990)
C. Iron Eagle (1986)
D. Top Gun (1986)

Question 13: The cast famously lip-syncs “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen in which comedy classic?

A. The Blues Brothers (1980)
B. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
C. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
D. Wayne’s World (1992)

Question 14: “Lust for Life” by Iggy Pop kicks off which Danny Boyle drug drama?

A. Sunshine (2007)
B. 28 Days Later (2002)
C. Shallow Grave (1994)
D. Trainspotting (1996)

Question 15: “Bellbottoms” by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion opens which high-octane heist film?

A. Hot Fuzz (2007)
B. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
C. The World’s End (2013)
D. Baby Driver (2017)

Question 16: “Immigrant Song” by Led Zeppelin rocks the trailer and soundtrack of which Marvel film?

A. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
B. Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
C. Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
D. Doctor Strange (2016)

Question 17: The bus sing-along of “Tiny Dancer” by Elton John is a highlight of which rock film?

A. Empire Records (1995)
B. Singles (1992)
C. That Thing You Do! (1996)
D. Almost Famous (2000)

Question 18: “Lux Aeterna” by Clint Mansell hauntingly scores which Darren Aronofsky addiction drama?

A. Black Swan (2010)
B. The Fountain (2006)
C. Pi (1998)
D. Requiem for a Dream (2000)

Question 19: The synth hit “Axel F” by Harold Faltermeyer is the theme from which Eddie Murphy blockbuster?

A. 48 Hrs. (1982)
B. Running Scared (1986)
C. Lethal Weapon (1987)
D. Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

Question 20: “In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins features during a memorable underwear dance scene in which 1980s teen film?

A. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
B. The Breakfast Club (1985)
C. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
D. Risky Business (1983)

Answers

  1. D. Halloween (1978) – Blue Öyster Cult’s track plays over the end credits of John Carpenter’s slasher masterpiece; the others are slashers from the era but lack this song.
  2. D. The Exorcist (1973) – Mike Oldfield’s instrumental became synonymous with the possession horror after its use in key scenes; the alternatives have different composers.
  3. A. Reservoir Dogs (1992) – The song underscores Mr. Blonde’s torture scene in Tarantino’s debut; the others have different soundtrack highlights.
  4. D. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) – It opens the film as the Milano enters frame; the others feature different 1970s hits on their soundtracks.
  5. D. Pulp Fiction (1994) – The surf rock classic launches the adrenaline-pumping opening credits; Tarantino reused similar styles but not this track elsewhere listed.
  6. D. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) – Nancy Sinatra’s cover plays during The Bride’s revenge rampage; the others feature her “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'” or different artists.
  7. D. Scream (1996) – Nick Cave’s gothic track sets the tone for Wes Craven’s meta-slasher; it recurs in sequels but starts here.
  8. D. The Lost Boys (1987) – The song is the official theme for the vampire beach party film; others have original scores without this track.
  9. D. Fight Club (1999) – Pixies’ song blasts as the narrator’s house explodes; Fincher’s other films use different end credits music.
  10. D. Donnie Darko (2001) – The tearjerker cover closes Richard Kelly’s time-travel mystery; the alternatives lack this soundtrack element.
  11. D. Rocky III (1982) – Survivor’s hit trains Rocky against Clubber Lang; later Rocky films use different anthems like “Living in America”.
  12. D. Top Gun (1986) – Kenny Loggins’ track plays during the jet montage; the others have aviation themes but different songs.
  13. D. Wayne’s World (1992) – Mike and Wayne’s car headbang scene made it legendary; parodies exist but this is the origin.
  14. D. Trainspotting (1996) – Iggy Pop’s punk track energises the toilet dive opener; Boyle’s other films use different Iggy songs.
  15. D. Baby Driver (2017) – It syncs perfectly with the opening car chase in Wright’s rhythmic heist film; his Cornetto Trilogy has pub rock instead.
  16. C. Thor: Ragnarok (2017) – Led Zeppelin’s Viking rocker powers the gladiator fight; other MCU entries don’t feature it prominently.
  17. D. Almost Famous (2000) – Cameron Crowe’s rock journeyman epic peaks with the band’s cathartic sing-along; similar films lack this moment.
  18. D. Requiem for a Dream (2000) – Mansell’s orchestral piece builds dread across Aronofsky’s descent into addiction; his other works use variations later.
  19. D. Beverly Hills Cop (1984) – The 8-bit synth theme chases Axel Foley; Murphy’s other 80s hits have different composers like Michael Kamen.
  20. D. Risky Business (1983) – Phil Collins’ drum fill underscores Tom’s iconic slide; other Brat Pack films feature 80s pop but not this track.

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