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This quiz examines cult classic horror films from different decades through questions on plots, characters, directors and production details. The selection spans early sound era works to 1980s favourites, with a balance of accessible and demanding items. All facts are drawn from established film records.

10 Trivia Questions

Question 1: Which actor portrayed Count Dracula in the 1931 Universal film Dracula?

A. Boris Karloff
B. Bela Lugosi
C. Lon Chaney Jr.
D. Vincent Price

Question 2: Who directed the 1968 film Night of the Living Dead?

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

Question 3: In The Exorcist from 1973, what is the name of the demon that possesses Regan MacNeil?

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

Question 4: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre from 1974 was directed by which filmmaker?

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

Question 5: Which 1975 cult film features the character Dr. Frank-N-Furter?

A. Phantom of the Paradise
B. The Rocky Horror Picture Show
C. Tommy
D. Little Shop of Horrors

Question 6: Who composed the score for the 1977 film Suspiria?

A. Ennio Morricone
B. Goblin
C. John Carpenter
D. Pino Donaggio

Question 7: In the 1978 film Halloween, what is the name of the fictional town where the story takes place?

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

Question 8: The 1981 film The Evil Dead was directed by which person?

A. Sam Raimi
B. Peter Jackson
C. Clive Barker
D. Stuart Gordon

Question 9: Which 1985 horror comedy features a re-animated body and was directed by Stuart Gordon?

A. Return of the Living Dead
B. Re-Animator
C. From Beyond
D. Society

Question 10: The 1987 film Hellraiser was based on a novella by which author?

A. Stephen King
B. Clive Barker
C. Ramsey Campbell
D. James Herbert

Answers

  1. B. Bela Lugosi – Lugosi originated the role in the 1931 production; Karloff starred in Frankenstein that same year, Chaney Jr. played the Wolf Man and Price appeared in later horror titles.
  2. C. George A. Romero – Romero wrote and directed Night of the Living Dead; Carpenter, Craven and Hooper directed other landmark horror films of the era.
  3. B. Pazuzu – The demon is identified as Pazuzu in the film and source novel; the other names belong to different demonic figures in horror lore.
  4. C. Tobe Hooper – Hooper directed and co-wrote the 1974 film; the other directors helmed separate cult horror entries.
  5. B. The Rocky Horror Picture Show – Frank-N-Furter is the central character in this 1975 musical; the remaining titles are distinct cult films.
  6. B. Goblin – The Italian band Goblin created the distinctive score; Morricone, Carpenter and Donaggio scored other horror productions.
  7. C. Haddonfield – The events unfold in the fictional town of Haddonfield, Illinois; the other names are settings from different horror franchises.
  8. A. Sam Raimi – Raimi directed The Evil Dead; the remaining names directed other 1980s horror films.
  9. B. Re-Animator – Stuart Gordon directed this 1985 adaptation; the other titles are separate horror comedies of the period.
  10. B. Clive Barker – Barker wrote the novella The Hellbound Heart that became Hellraiser; the other authors wrote unrelated horror works.

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