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This quiz focuses on cult classic horror films from various eras. The questions cover production details, cast members, plot points and dialogue from well known titles. Test your knowledge across a range of difficulty levels.

10 Trivia Questions

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

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

Question 2: In The Rocky Horror Picture Show, what is the name of the song that features the lyrics about doing the time warp?

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

Question 3: Which actor played the lead role of Ash Williams in The Evil Dead?

A. Bruce Campbell
B. Robert Englund
C. Tom Atkins
D. Kurt Russell

Question 4: The 1974 film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was loosely inspired by which real life figure?

A. Ed Gein
B. Ted Bundy
C. Charles Manson
D. John Wayne Gacy

Question 5: Who composed the score for the 1978 film Halloween?

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

Question 6: In Night of the Living Dead, what is the name of the character played by Duane Jones?

A. Ben
B. Harry Cooper
C. Tom
D. Johnny

Question 7: Which cult horror film from 1973 features the line “The power of Christ compels you”?

A. The Exorcist
B. The Omen
C. Rosemary’s Baby
D. The Amityville Horror

Question 8: Who directed the 1973 cult film The Wicker Man?

A. Robin Hardy
B. Nicolas Roeg
C. Ken Russell
D. Michael Reeves

Question 9: In Re-Animator, what is the name of the reanimating serum created by Herbert West?

A. The serum
B. The reagent
C. The elixir
D. The formula

Question 10: Which actress starred as the lead in the 1977 cult film Suspiria?

A. Jessica Harper
B. Margot Kidder
C. Jamie Lee Curtis
D. Heather Langenkamp

Answers

  1. B. Sam Raimi – Sam Raimi directed The Evil Dead in 1981. Wes Craven directed A Nightmare on Elm Street, John Carpenter directed Halloween and Tobe Hooper directed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
  2. B. The Time Warp – The song is titled The Time Warp and is performed during the party scene. The other options are different songs from the same film.
  3. A. Bruce Campbell – Bruce Campbell portrayed Ash Williams. The other actors appeared in different horror franchises.
  4. A. Ed Gein – The film drew loose inspiration from Ed Gein. The other names were not connected to its creation.
  5. B. John Carpenter – John Carpenter composed the score himself. The others composed for different films or eras.
  6. A. Ben – Duane Jones played Ben. The other names belong to different characters in the film.
  7. A. The Exorcist – The line appears in The Exorcist. The other films feature different famous dialogue.
  8. A. Robin Hardy – Robin Hardy directed The Wicker Man. The others directed different cult or horror titles.
  9. B. The reagent – Herbert West refers to it as the reagent. The other terms are not used in the film.
  10. A. Jessica Harper – Jessica Harper played Suzy Bannion. The other actresses starred in different horror films of the period.

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