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Stephen King has inspired numerous horror film adaptations over the decades. This quiz tests knowledge of the novels, their screen versions, cast members and production details across several key titles. Questions range from straightforward facts to more specific details about directors and characters.

10 Trivia Questions

Question 1: Who directed the 1980 film adaptation of The Shining?

A. John Carpenter
B. Stanley Kubrick
C. Brian De Palma
D. Tobe Hooper

Question 2: In the 1976 film Carrie, who played the lead role of Carrie White?

A. Sissy Spacek
B. Piper Laurie
C. Amy Irving
D. Nancy Allen

Question 3: Which actor portrayed Pennywise in the 1990 television miniseries adaptation of It?

A. Bill Skarsgard
B. Tim Curry
C. John Ritter
D. Harry Anderson

Question 4: For which Stephen King adaptation did Kathy Bates win the Academy Award for Best Actress?

A. Dolores Claiborne
B. Misery
C. The Stand
D. Needful Things

Question 5: Who directed the 1989 film Pet Sematary?

A. Mary Lambert
B. George A. Romero
C. Wes Craven
D. David Cronenberg

Question 6: In the film Misery, what is the profession of the character Paul Sheldon?

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

Question 7: Which actor starred as Mike Enslin in the 2007 adaptation of the Stephen King short story 1408?

A. Samuel L. Jackson
B. John Cusack
C. John Malkovich
D. Christopher Plummer

Question 8: The 1983 film Christine was directed by which filmmaker?

A. John Carpenter
B. Steven Spielberg
C. Ridley Scott
D. William Friedkin

Question 9: In the 1983 film Christine, what is the model of the possessed car?

A. Ford Mustang
B. Plymouth Fury
C. Chevrolet Camaro
D. Dodge Charger

Question 10: Who played the adult version of Beverly Marsh in the 2019 film It Chapter Two?

A. Jessica Chastain
B. Sophia Lillis
C. Emily Blunt
D. Rebecca Hall

Answers

  1. B. Stanley Kubrick – Kubrick directed the 1980 adaptation of The Shining. Carpenter directed Halloween, De Palma directed Carrie and Hooper directed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
  2. A. Sissy Spacek – Spacek played Carrie White in the 1976 film. Laurie played her mother, Irving played Sue Snell and Allen played Chris Hargensen.
  3. B. Tim Curry – Curry played Pennywise in the 1990 miniseries. Skarsgard played the character in the later films.
  4. B. Misery – Bates won the Oscar for her performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She did not win for the other listed titles.
  5. A. Mary Lambert – Lambert directed the 1989 Pet Sematary. The other directors did not helm this adaptation.
  6. B. Novelist – Paul Sheldon is a romance novelist held captive by his number one fan. The other professions do not match the character.
  7. B. John Cusack – Cusack played Mike Enslin in 1408. The other actors did not star in the lead role.
  8. A. John Carpenter – Carpenter directed Christine. The other directors are not credited with this film.
  9. B. Plymouth Fury – The car in Christine is a 1958 Plymouth Fury. The other models are incorrect.
  10. A. Jessica Chastain – Chastain played the adult Beverly Marsh in It Chapter Two. Lillis played the younger version of the character.

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