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The 1980s produced many influential horror films that shaped the genre with strong narratives and memorable characters. This quiz tests knowledge of plots, directors, cast members and production details from that decade. Questions range from straightforward to more demanding to suit different levels of expertise.

10 Trivia Questions

Question 1: Who directed the 1980 film The Shining?

A. John Carpenter
B. Stanley Kubrick
C. Tobe Hooper
D. Wes Craven

Question 2: In the original Friday the 13th, who is revealed as the killer?

A. Jason Voorhees
B. Pamela Voorhees
C. Tommy Jarvis
D. Alice Hardy

Question 3: What is the name of the puzzle box in Hellraiser?

A. The Lament Configuration
B. The Necronomicon
C. The Black Box
D. The Cenobite Key

Question 4: Which actor portrayed Chucky in the 1988 film Child’s Play?

A. Brad Dourif
B. Robert Englund
C. Kane Hodder
D. Tony Todd

Question 5: Who wrote and directed the 1987 film Evil Dead II?

A. Sam Raimi
B. Clive Barker
C. David Cronenberg
D. John Carpenter

Question 6: In A Nightmare on Elm Street, what is the name of the town where the story takes place?

A. Springwood
B. Haddonfield
C. Woodsboro
D. Crystal Lake

Question 7: Which director helmed the 1986 version of The Fly?

A. David Cronenberg
B. Ridley Scott
C. George A. Romero
D. Brian De Palma

Question 8: What is the profession of the main character Jack Torrance in The Shining?

A. Writer
B. Doctor
C. Caretaker
D. Teacher

Question 9: In Poltergeist, what is the name of the young girl who communicates with the spirits?

A. Carol Anne
B. Dana
C. Robbie
D. Diane

Question 10: Which studio produced the 1982 film Poltergeist?

A. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
B. Universal Pictures
C. Warner Bros.
D. Paramount Pictures

Answers

  1. B. Stanley Kubrick – Kubrick directed The Shining. Carpenter directed The Fog that year, Hooper directed Poltergeist and Craven directed A Nightmare on Elm Street.
  2. B. Pamela Voorhees – Mrs Voorhees is the killer in the first film. Jason does not become the killer until later entries.
  3. A. The Lament Configuration – The box is called the Lament Configuration in the film. The other names do not appear in Hellraiser.
  4. A. Brad Dourif – Dourif provided the voice and motion capture for Chucky. Englund is known for Freddy Krueger and the others played different horror icons.
  5. A. Sam Raimi – Raimi wrote and directed Evil Dead II. Barker created Hellraiser and the others directed different 1980s horror titles.
  6. A. Springwood – The town is Springwood, Ohio. Haddonfield is from Halloween and Crystal Lake from Friday the 13th.
  7. A. David Cronenberg – Cronenberg directed the 1986 remake. The others directed different science fiction or horror films.
  8. A. Writer – Torrance is a writer who takes the caretaker job. The other professions do not match the character.
  9. A. Carol Anne – Carol Anne is the girl who first contacts the spirits. The others are family members with different roles.
  10. A. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer – MGM produced and distributed Poltergeist. The other studios were not involved in its production.

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