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The 1980s delivered a strong run of influential horror films across slashers, supernatural stories and practical-effects showcases. This quiz draws on verifiable production details, cast credits, character names and release facts from that decade. Questions cover a balanced mix of well-known and more specific points to test recall.

10 Trivia Questions

Question 1: Who directed the 1981 horror film The Evil Dead?

A. Sam Raimi
B. Wes Craven
C. John Carpenter
D. George A. Romero

Question 2: Which actor played the role of Freddy Krueger in the original A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)?

A. Robert Englund
B. Johnny Depp
C. Heather Langenkamp
D. Patrick Dempsey

Question 3: In Friday the 13th (1980), who is revealed as the killer?

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

Question 4: Which director helmed both Halloween (1978) and The Thing (1982)?

A. John Carpenter
B. Tobe Hooper
C. David Cronenberg
D. Ridley Scott

Question 5: What is the name of the young girl who first contacts the spirits in Poltergeist (1982)?

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

Question 6: In which year was Hellraiser first released in cinemas?

A. 1985
B. 1986
C. 1987
D. 1988

Question 7: Who composed the score for Halloween (1978) and several other John Carpenter films?

A. John Carpenter
B. Ennio Morricone
C. Bernard Herrmann
D. Pino Donaggio

Question 8: Which actor starred as Jack Torrance in The Shining (1980)?

A. Jack Nicholson
B. Robert De Niro
C. Harrison Ford
D. Clint Eastwood

Question 9: What is the name of the summer camp featured in the first Friday the 13th film?

A. Camp Crystal Lake
B. Camp Blackwood
C. Camp Redwood
D. Camp Forest Green

Question 10: Which studio produced A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)?

A. New Line Cinema
B. Paramount Pictures
C. Universal Pictures
D. Warner Bros.

Answers

  1. A. Sam Raimi – Sam Raimi directed and co-wrote The Evil Dead; Wes Craven, John Carpenter and George A. Romero had no involvement in its direction.
  2. A. Robert Englund – Robert Englund originated the role of Freddy Krueger; the other listed actors did not portray the character in the 1984 film.
  3. A. Pamela Voorhees – Pamela Voorhees is the killer in the first film; Jason does not become the killer until later entries.
  4. A. John Carpenter – John Carpenter directed both films; the other directors listed did not helm The Thing.
  5. A. Carol Anne – Carol Anne Freeling is the correct name; the other names belong to different family members in the film.
  6. C. 1987 – Hellraiser received its theatrical release in 1987; the other years are incorrect.
  7. A. John Carpenter – John Carpenter composed the score himself; the remaining composers had no involvement with the 1978 film.
  8. A. Jack Nicholson – Jack Nicholson played Jack Torrance; none of the other actors were cast in that role.
  9. A. Camp Crystal Lake – The camp is named Camp Crystal Lake; the other names appear in later or unrelated films.
  10. A. New Line Cinema – New Line Cinema produced the film; the other studios had no production role in the original release.

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