Only Hardcore Fans Will Pass This 80s Horror Trivia Quiz – Test Your Knowledge!

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Think you’re a true connoisseur of 1980s horror? From slashers to supernatural chills, this quiz dives into the decade’s iconic films with questions ranging from easy warm-ups to devilishly hard trivia. Grab a pencil and see if you can ace all 20!

20 Trivia Questions on 1980s Horror Films

Question 1: Which 1980 film features Jack Torrance chopping through a bathroom door with an axe while yelling ‘Here’s Johnny!’?

A. Friday the 13th
B. The Shining
C. The Fog
D. Halloween II

Question 2: Who directed the 1982 Antarctic creature feature The Thing starring Kurt Russell?

A. John Carpenter
B. Tobe Hooper
C. David Cronenberg
D. George A. Romero

Question 3: In the original Friday the 13th (1980), who is revealed as the killer at Camp Crystal Lake?

A. Jason Voorhees
B. Michael Myers
C. Pamela Voorhees
D. Tommy Jarvis

Question 4: Wes Craven directed which 1984 slasher classic introducing Freddy Krueger?

A. Halloween
B. A Nightmare on Elm Street
C. Prom Night
D. My Bloody Valentine

Question 5: What is the name of the evil doll possessed by serial killer Charles Lee Ray in Child’s Play (1988)?

A. Annabelle
B. Billy
C. Chucky
D. Talky Tina

Question 6: Who played Pinhead, the leader of the Cenobites, in Hellraiser (1987)?

A. Clive Barker
B. Doug Bradley
C. Andrew Robinson
D. Frank Baker

Question 7: In Poltergeist (1982), what suburban family does the Freelings refer to?

A. The Lamberts
B. The Harrisons
C. The Freelings
D. The Perkins

Question 8: Which 1981 film features Ash Williams battling Deadites in a remote cabin?

A. The Evil Dead
B. Friday the 13th Part 2
C. Maniac Cop
D. Sleepaway Camp

Question 9: What beverage does the alien blood test turn blue in The Thing (1982)?

A. Beer
B. Coffee
C. Whiskey
D. Water

Question 10: In Re-Animator (1985), what colour is the reanimation serum primarily?

A. Red
B. Green
C. Blue
D. Yellow

Question 11: Who directed An American Werewolf in London (1981), famous for its groundbreaking transformation scene?

A. John Landis
B. Joe Dante
C. Tom Holland
D. Stuart Gordon

Question 12: What is the name of the vampire played by Kiefer Sutherland in The Lost Boys (1987)?

A. Max
B. David
C. Marko
D. Paul

Question 13: In Fright Night (1985), what is the name of the friendly vampire neighbour played by Roddy McDowall?

A. Jerry Dandrige
B. Peter Vincent
C. Charley Brewster
D. Evil Ed

Question 14: Which 1985 zombie comedy features the line ‘Braaaains!’?

A. Day of the Dead
B. Return of the Living Dead
C. Night of the Creeps
D. Dead & Buried

Question 15: What body part does the Gremlin king Mogwai demand in Gremlins (1984)?

A. Arm
B. Finger
C. Ear
D. Nose

Question 16: In Videodrome (1983), what does the flesh gun embed into Max Renn’s hand?

A. A cassette tape
B. A tumour
C. A virus
D. A signal

Question 17: Who composed the iconic synthesiser score for Halloween II (1981)?

A. John Carpenter
B. John Harrison
C. Alan Howarth
D. Harry Manfredini

Question 18: In Day of the Dead (1985), what is the name of the zombie trained by Captain Rhodes?

A. Bub
B. Tarman
C. Plaid
D. Trash

Question 19: Which 1987 John Carpenter film involves a priest trapped in a church with Satan?

A. Prince of Darkness
B. In the Mouth of Madness
C. They Live
D. Christine

Question 20: What is the final body count in the original A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)?

A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12

Answers

  1. B. The Shining – Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novel features the famous scene; the others are different 1980 slashers or horrors without this moment.
  2. A. John Carpenter – Carpenter helmed the remake of the 1951 film, praised for its practical effects; the others directed different 80s horrors.
  3. C. Pamela Voorhees – Jason doesn’t appear until the sequel; Myers is from Halloween, Jarvis later in the series.
  4. B. A Nightmare on Elm Street – Craven created Freddy as a dream-stalking killer; the others predate or differ.
  5. C. Chucky – Voiced by Brad Dourif, the ‘Good Guy’ doll kills throughout; others are from later films or episodes.
  6. B. Doug Bradley – Bradley originated the role in Barker’s directorial debut; others are cast or crew.
  7. C. The Freelings – Directed by Tobe Hooper (produced by Spielberg), their home is invaded by spirits; others from Poltergeist II or unrelated.
  8. A. The Evil Dead – Sam Raimi’s low-budget debut stars Bruce Campbell as Ash; others are camp slashers.
  9. C. Whiskey – The blood reacts violently to the heated beverage in the test; others don’t feature this.
  10. B. Green – Jeffrey Combs’ Herbert West uses glowing green reagent from H.P. Lovecraft story; others incorrect colours.
  11. A. John Landis – Landis directed with effects by Rick Baker; others did werewolf films like The Howling.
  12. B. David – Leader of the vampire gang; Max is the head vampire, others his followers.
  13. B. Peter Vincent – McDowall plays the ageing horror host turned real hunter; others are victims or vampires.
  14. B. Return of the Living Dead – Dan O’Bannon’s film popularised zombie cravings for brains; others lack this trait.
  15. B. Finger – Gizmo bites the bank robber’s finger after rules broken; others not demanded.
  16. A. A cassette tape – Cronenberg’s body horror inserts the VHS into Renn’s hand-gun; others metaphorical.
  17. B. John Harrison – Harrison scored the sequel after Carpenter; Carpenter did the original, others franchise composers.
  18. A. Bub – Tom Savini’s zombie shows learning potential under Logan; others from Return of the Living Dead.
  19. A. Prince of Darkness – Carpenter’s film has Alice Cooper as a hobbit and liquid Satan; others different Carpenter works.
  20. C. 10 – Freddy kills Tina, Rod, Glen, and others across dreams/reality, totaling 10 victims; not lower or higher.

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