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This quiz examines key production details, cast members, directors and plot points from major horror films released during the 1980s. Questions range from straightforward facts about well-known releases to more specific details on franchises and creative teams. All information is drawn from verified production records and cast credits.

10 Trivia Questions

Question 1: Who directed the 1984 film A Nightmare on Elm Street?

A. John Carpenter
B. Wes Craven
C. Tobe Hooper
D. Sam Raimi

Question 2: In the 1980 film Friday the 13th, which character is revealed as the killer?

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

Question 3: Which actor portrayed Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street and its immediate sequels?

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

Question 4: What is the release year of The Evil Dead?

A. 1979
B. 1981
C. 1983
D. 1985

Question 5: Who directed The Shining, released in 1980?

A. Roman Polanski
B. Stanley Kubrick
C. William Friedkin
D. Brian De Palma

Question 6: Which actress played the role of Pamela Voorhees in the original Friday the 13th?

A. Adrienne King
B. Betsy Palmer
C. Laurie Bartram
D. Jeannine Taylor

Question 7: In Poltergeist from 1982, who co-wrote the story alongside director Tobe Hooper?

A. John Carpenter
B. Steven Spielberg
C. Wes Craven
D. Joe Dante

Question 8: What is the name of the demon that possesses the character Regan in The Exorcist, though the 1980s saw related franchise entries?

A. Valak
B. Pazuzu
C. Baphomet
D. Asmodeus

Question 9: Which 1982 horror film features a werewolf transformation sequence set partly in London?

A. An American Werewolf in London
B. The Howling
C. Wolfen
D. Silver Bullet

Question 10: Who composed the score for the 1980 film Friday the 13th?

A. John Williams
B. Harry Manfredini
C. Ennio Morricone
D. Pino Donaggio

Answers

  1. B. Wes Craven – Wes Craven wrote and directed A Nightmare on Elm Street, as confirmed in production credits and interviews. John Carpenter directed Halloween, Tobe Hooper directed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Poltergeist, while Sam Raimi directed The Evil Dead.
  2. B. Pamela Voorhees – The original film reveals Mrs. Voorhees as the murderer seeking revenge for her son Jason. Jason himself does not become the killer until later sequels.
  3. B. Robert Englund – Robert Englund originated the role of Freddy Krueger and appeared in the first eight films of the series. Kane Hodder played Jason, Doug Bradley played Pinhead and Tony Todd played Candyman.
  4. B. 1981 – The Evil Dead had its premiere in 1981, with Sam Raimi directing and Bruce Campbell starring. The film was not released in 1979, 1983 or 1985.
  5. B. Stanley Kubrick – Stanley Kubrick directed and co-wrote The Shining. Roman Polanski directed Rosemary’s Baby, William Friedkin directed The Exorcist and Brian De Palma directed Carrie.
  6. B. Betsy Palmer – Betsy Palmer portrayed Pamela Voorhees, the mother of Jason. Adrienne King played Alice, while Laurie Bartram and Jeannine Taylor played other camp counsellors.
  7. B. Steven Spielberg – Spielberg co-wrote the story for Poltergeist with Tobe Hooper. He did not collaborate on writing duties with the other listed directors for this project.
  8. B. Pazuzu – The demon Pazuzu possesses Regan in The Exorcist. Valak appears in later Conjuring films, while Baphomet and Asmodeus are not the entity featured in the original story.
  9. A. An American Werewolf in London – John Landis directed this 1981 release featuring the London-set werewolf transformation. The Howling and Wolfen are different 1981 werewolf films, while Silver Bullet is from 1985.
  10. B. Harry Manfredini – Harry Manfredini composed the distinctive score for Friday the 13th. John Williams scored Jaws, Ennio Morricone scored several Italian films and Pino Donaggio scored several Brian De Palma projects.

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