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Alfred Hitchcock directed several films that shaped the horror genre through tense narratives and memorable characters. This quiz draws on plot details, cast facts and production history from his key horror works. Questions range from straightforward to more demanding to suit different levels of knowledge.

10 Trivia Questions

Question 1: In which year was the film Psycho first released in cinemas?

A. 1959
B. 1960
C. 1961
D. 1962

Question 2: What is the full name of the character played by Janet Leigh in Psycho?

A. Marion Crane
B. Mary Crane
C. Lila Crane
D. Norma Crane

Question 3: Who composed the score for the film The Birds?

A. Bernard Herrmann
B. Dimitri Tiomkin
C. Franz Waxman
D. No composer was credited

Question 4: In The Birds, what is the name of the coastal town where the story is set?

A. Bodega Bay
B. Santa Rosa
C. San Francisco
D. Monterey

Question 5: Which actor portrayed the lead role of Mitch Brenner in The Birds?

A. Rod Taylor
B. James Stewart
C. Cary Grant
D. Anthony Perkins

Question 6: What is the name of the motel owner in Psycho?

A. Norman Bates
B. Sam Loomis
C. Milton Arbogast
D. Tom Cassidy

Question 7: In which country was the film Frenzy primarily shot?

A. United States
B. United Kingdom
C. France
D. Italy

Question 8: Who played the role of Melanie Daniels in The Birds?

A. Tippi Hedren
B. Vera Miles
C. Jessica Tandy
D. Suzanne Pleshette

Question 9: What is the profession of the character played by Rod Taylor in The Birds?

A. Lawyer
B. Journalist
C. Doctor
D. Teacher

Question 10: Which Hitchcock film from 1972 is often classified as a horror thriller set in London?

A. Frenzy
B. Psycho
C. The Birds
D. Rebecca

Answers

  1. B. 1960 – Psycho premiered in 1960. The other years are incorrect as confirmed by studio release records.
  2. A. Marion Crane – Janet Leigh played Marion Crane. Lila Crane is her sister, and the other names do not match the character.
  3. D. No composer was credited – The Birds used electronic sound design instead of a traditional score. Bernard Herrmann worked on Psycho but not this film.
  4. A. Bodega Bay – The story takes place in Bodega Bay. The other locations appear in different Hitchcock films.
  5. A. Rod Taylor – Rod Taylor played Mitch Brenner. The remaining actors did not have that role.
  6. A. Norman Bates – Anthony Perkins played Norman Bates, the motel owner. The other names belong to different characters.
  7. B. United Kingdom – Frenzy was filmed in the United Kingdom. Hitchcock shot most of his earlier American films in the United States.
  8. A. Tippi Hedren – Tippi Hedren played Melanie Daniels. The other actresses had supporting roles in the same film.
  9. A. Lawyer – Mitch Brenner works as a lawyer. The remaining professions do not apply to his character.
  10. A. Frenzy – Frenzy is the 1972 London-set horror thriller. The other titles were released in different years or locations.

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