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Wes Craven shaped modern horror through films that introduced iconic villains and meta storytelling. This quiz covers key details from his major works including production facts, cast members and plot elements. Questions range from straightforward to more demanding to suit a variety of knowledge levels.

10 Trivia Questions

Question 1: What was Wes Craven’s first feature film as director?

A. The Hills Have Eyes
B. The Last House on the Left
C. A Nightmare on Elm Street
D. Swamp Thing

Question 2: In which year was A Nightmare on Elm Street first released in cinemas?

A. 1982
B. 1984
C. 1986
D. 1988

Question 3: Who played the character Sidney Prescott in the original Scream?

A. Courteney Cox
B. Neve Campbell
C. Drew Barrymore
D. Jamie Lee Curtis

Question 4: What is the name of the fictional town where the events of the first Scream take place?

A. Woodsboro
B. Springwood
C. Haddonfield
D. Crystal Lake

Question 5: How many blades are on the glove worn by Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street?

A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six

Question 6: Which actor portrayed the original Ghostface killer Billy Loomis in Scream?

A. Skeet Ulrich
B. Matthew Lillard
C. David Arquette
D. Henry Winkler

Question 7: What is the title of Wes Craven’s 1977 horror film about a mutant family in the desert?

A. The Last House on the Left
B. The Hills Have Eyes
C. Deadly Blessing
D. The Serpent and the Rainbow

Question 8: In A Nightmare on Elm Street, what is the profession of Nancy’s mother Marge Thompson?

A. Nurse
B. Teacher
C. Real estate agent
D. Waitress

Question 9: Wes Craven co-wrote and directed which 1989 horror film featuring a group of actors trapped in their own movie?

A. Shocker
B. New Nightmare
C. People Under the Stairs
D. Vampire in Brooklyn

Question 10: Which actress starred as the lead in Wes Craven’s 1972 film The Last House on the Left?

A. Sandra Peabody
B. Marilyn Chambers
C. Dee Wallace
D. Heather Langenkamp

Answers

  1. B. The Last House on the Left – Craven’s directorial debut was this 1972 film. The Hills Have Eyes came five years later and A Nightmare on Elm Street arrived in 1984.
  2. B. 1984 – The film premiered in November 1984. Earlier and later dates do not match the verified release.
  3. B. Neve Campbell – Campbell originated the role of Sidney. Courteney Cox played Gale Weathers and Drew Barrymore appeared only in the opening scene.
  4. A. Woodsboro – The town is repeatedly named Woodsboro throughout the film. The other options belong to different horror franchises.
  5. B. Four – Freddy’s glove features four blades as shown in the original film and all subsequent entries. Three, five or six blades are incorrect counts.
  6. A. Skeet Ulrich – Ulrich played Billy Loomis. Matthew Lillard portrayed Stu Macher and David Arquette played Deputy Dewey.
  7. B. The Hills Have Eyes – This 1977 release is the correct title. The other films belong to different years or directors in Craven’s filmography.
  8. A. Nurse – Marge works as a nurse. The other professions do not apply to her character.
  9. A. Shocker – Craven wrote and directed Shocker in 1989. New Nightmare arrived in 1994 and the other titles are from different points in his career.
  10. A. Sandra Peabody – Peabody starred as Mari Collingwood. The other actresses appeared in later Craven projects or different films.

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