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This quiz focuses on the stories, characters, dialogue, cast and production details from a selection of cult classic horror films. Questions range from straightforward facts to more specific details that dedicated fans will recognise. All answers are drawn from verified film records and interviews.

10 Trivia Questions

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

A. Sam Raimi
B. Wes Craven
C. John Carpenter
D. Tobe Hooper

Question 2: In which year was Night of the Living Dead first released?

A. 1965
B. 1968
C. 1972
D. 1975

Question 3: What is the name of the song performed by the character Frank N. Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show?

A. Time Warp
B. Sweet Transvestite
C. Science Fiction Double Feature
D. Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me

Question 4: Which actor played the role of Leatherface in the 1974 film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?

A. Gunnar Hansen
B. Marilyn Burns
C. Paul A. Partain
D. Jim Siedow

Question 5: The 1985 film Re-Animator is loosely based on the works of which author?

A. Edgar Allan Poe
B. H. P. Lovecraft
C. Stephen King
D. Clive Barker

Question 6: Who composed the score for the 1978 film Halloween?

A. John Carpenter
B. Ennio Morricone
C. Bernard Herrmann
D. Goblin

Question 7: In The Wicker Man from 1973, what profession does the character Sergeant Howie hold?

A. Police officer
B. Teacher
C. Doctor
D. Priest

Question 8: Which director helmed the 1977 film Suspiria?

A. Dario Argento
B. Lucio Fulci
C. Mario Bava
D. Ruggero Deodato

Question 9: The Blair Witch Project was released in which year?

A. 1997
B. 1999
C. 2001
D. 2003

Question 10: What is the name of the town where the events of the 1976 film Carrie primarily take place?

A. Chamberlain
B. Salem
C. Derry
D. Castle Rock

Answers

  1. A. Sam Raimi – Sam Raimi directed and co-wrote The Evil Dead. Wes Craven, John Carpenter and Tobe Hooper each directed other major horror films but had no involvement in this production.
  2. B. 1968 – Night of the Living Dead premiered in 1968. The other years listed do not match the original release date recorded by the production company.
  3. B. Sweet Transvestite – Frank N. Furter performs Sweet Transvestite. Time Warp, Science Fiction Double Feature and Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me are performed by other characters in the film.
  4. A. Gunnar Hansen – Gunnar Hansen portrayed Leatherface. The other listed actors appeared in the film but did not play that role.
  5. B. H. P. Lovecraft – Re-Animator adapts elements from Lovecraft stories. Poe, King and Barker are not the source authors for this film.
  6. A. John Carpenter – John Carpenter wrote and performed the main theme. The other composers worked on different films and eras.
  7. A. Police officer – Sergeant Howie is a police officer investigating the disappearance. The other professions do not match his character in the script.
  8. A. Dario Argento – Dario Argento directed Suspiria. Fulci, Bava and Deodato directed other Italian horror films but not this one.
  9. B. 1999 – The Blair Witch Project was released in 1999. The surrounding years do not correspond to its original theatrical date.
  10. A. Chamberlain – The story is set in the town of Chamberlain, Maine. Salem, Derry and Castle Rock belong to other Stephen King works.

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