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This quiz covers key details from Wes Craven’s 1984 horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street, including its cast, plot events, dialogue and production history. The questions range from straightforward facts to more specific production notes.

10 Trivia Questions

Question 1: In which year was A Nightmare on Elm Street first released in cinemas?

A. 1983
B. 1984
C. 1985
D. 1986

Question 2: Who directed A Nightmare on Elm Street?

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

Question 3: Which actor made his feature film debut as Glen Lantz in A Nightmare on Elm Street?

A. Brad Pitt
B. Johnny Depp
C. Tom Cruise
D. Keanu Reeves

Question 4: What is the full name of the character played by Heather Langenkamp?

A. Tina Gray
B. Nancy Thompson
C. Marge Thompson
D. Lisa Webber

Question 5: Who portrayed the character Freddy Krueger?

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

Question 6: What is the name of Nancy’s mother in the film?

A. Alice Johnson
B. Marge Thompson
C. Kristen Parker
D. Sheila Kopecky

Question 7: Which nursery rhyme is repeatedly sung by children in the film?

A. Ring a Ring o’ Roses
B. One, two, Freddy’s coming for you
C. Hickory Dickory Dock
D. London Bridge Is Falling Down

Question 8: What was the approximate production budget for A Nightmare on Elm Street?

A. $100,000
B. $1.8 million
C. $5 million
D. $10 million

Question 9: Which studio distributed A Nightmare on Elm Street upon its initial release?

A. New Line Cinema
B. Paramount Pictures
C. Universal Pictures
D. Warner Bros.

Question 10: What item does Freddy Krueger use to kill his victims in their dreams?

A. A chainsaw
B. A clawed glove
C. A machete
D. A rope

Answers

  1. B. 1984 – The film premiered in the United States on 9 November 1984. 1983 and later years do not match the verified release date.
  2. B. Wes Craven – Wes Craven wrote and directed the film as his original project. The other directors listed did not helm this production.
  3. B. Johnny Depp – This marked Johnny Depp’s first credited feature film role. The other actors had already appeared in earlier films.
  4. B. Nancy Thompson – Heather Langenkamp played Nancy Thompson throughout the story. Tina Gray and the others are different characters.
  5. A. Robert Englund – Robert Englund originated the role of Freddy Krueger. The remaining actors played similar characters in other franchises.
  6. B. Marge Thompson – Ronee Blakley portrayed Marge Thompson, Nancy’s mother. The other names belong to characters from later Elm Street entries.
  7. B. One, two, Freddy’s coming for you – This rhyme appears multiple times in the film as a recurring motif. The other nursery rhymes are not used.
  8. B. $1.8 million – Production records confirm the budget was approximately 1.8 million dollars. The other figures are either too low or too high.
  9. A. New Line Cinema – New Line Cinema handled the initial distribution. The other studios were not involved at release.
  10. B. A clawed glove – Freddy wears a glove fitted with razor blades as his signature weapon. The other items do not appear in the film.

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