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Giallo films from Italy blend mystery, suspense and horror through intricate plots and memorable characters. This quiz covers key directors, cast members, release details and narrative elements from the genre. Questions range from straightforward facts to deeper production knowledge.

10 Trivia Questions

Question 1: Who directed the 1975 giallo film Deep Red?

A. Lucio Fulci
B. Dario Argento
C. Mario Bava
D. Sergio Martino

Question 2: What is the name of the lead character played by Jessica Harper in Suspiria?

A. Rose Elliott
B. Suzy Bannion
C. Helen Gifford
D. Sarah Miller

Question 3: In which year was The Bird with the Crystal Plumage released?

A. 1968
B. 1970
C. 1972
D. 1974

Question 4: Which band composed the score for Suspiria?

A. Goblin
B. Cherry Five
C. Fabio Frizzi
D. Ennio Morricone

Question 5: Who stars as the writer in the 1982 giallo film Tenebrae?

A. John Saxon
B. Anthony Franciosa
C. Karl Malden
D. David Hemmings

Question 6: What is the English title of the 1971 giallo film directed by Dario Argento that features a musician as the protagonist?

A. Four Flies on Grey Velvet
B. The Cat o’ Nine Tails
C. Deep Red
D. Opera

Question 7: Which actress appears in both Suspiria and Inferno?

A. Irene Miracle
B. Joan Bennett
C. Alida Valli
D. Eleonora Giorgi

Question 8: What is the central profession of the main character in The Bird with the Crystal Plumage?

A. Photographer
B. Writer
C. Painter
D. Detective

Question 9: Which film completes Dario Argento’s Three Mothers trilogy?

A. Phenomena
B. Mother of Tears
C. Trauma
D. Sleepless

Question 10: Who played the role of Inspector Morosini in Deep Red?

A. Gabriele Lavia
B. Macha Méril
C. Eros Pagni
D. Clara Calamari

Answers

  1. B. Dario Argento – He directed Deep Red, also known as Profondo Rosso. Lucio Fulci and Mario Bava worked in similar genres but did not helm this title, while Sergio Martino directed other gialli such as Torso.
  2. B. Suzy Bannion – Jessica Harper portrayed the American ballet student Suzy Bannion. The other names belong to characters from different films or are invented.
  3. B. 1970 – The Bird with the Crystal Plumage premiered in 1970. It was Dario Argento’s directorial debut and launched the modern giallo cycle.
  4. A. Goblin – The Italian progressive rock band Goblin created the distinctive soundtrack for Suspiria. The other options include composers or bands linked to different Argento projects.
  5. B. Anthony Franciosa – He starred as the American writer in Tenebrae. David Hemmings appeared in Deep Red, while the others did not feature in the lead role here.
  6. A. Four Flies on Grey Velvet – This 1971 film centres on a musician who becomes entangled in a murder plot. The other titles are different Argento gialli with distinct protagonists.
  7. C. Alida Valli – She appeared as the matronly figure in both Suspiria and Inferno. The remaining actresses appeared in only one of the two films or in unrelated roles.
  8. A. Photographer – The protagonist is an American photographer who witnesses an assault. The other professions apply to leads in separate giallo entries.
  9. B. Mother of Tears – Released in 2007, it concludes the trilogy begun with Suspiria and Inferno. The other titles are unrelated Argento films.
  10. C. Eros Pagni – He portrayed Inspector Morosini. Gabriele Lavia played a different character in the same film, while the remaining names are either from other productions or incorrect.

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