Only A True Horror Film Fan Can Name These Movies From Their Poster
- by Andrew Pollard
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Is there a more passionate fan base than the horror community? Those famed horror hounds absolutely adore their genre, embracing and enjoying every drop of blood, every blood-curdling scream, every poor victim stalked, every creepy mask put on, and every savage beast unleashed.
Along with that, those with even a passing interest in the horror genre usually have an impressive knowledge of what they love, marking them out as some of the most encyclopedic fans in all of fandom across the board.
So, how does one construct a difficult horror-driven quiz when you know that your core audience are likely all top level brainboxes on their given subject? Trust us, we've found a way.
What we have here are 35 famous - and possibly not-so-famous - posters from horror movies over the years. All you have to do, faithful reader, is correctly identify the poster and match it to the correct answer. It's not all that easy, though, for we've cut out or blocked out any title listings. After all, leaving those there for you to see would be pretty stupid.
Let's get to it then, let's see if you really are as much of a horror hound as you claim to be!
Which Horror Movie Is This?
What can we say - we're all about giving you some nice easy questions to get you started. After all, we're not savages here at TheQuiz.com. No, instead we prefer to give you a few easy teasers to give your score up and to give you a false sense of security before we pull the rug out from under you later on in this quiz. So, here we have what should be a remarkably easy one for you - this is the poster for what horror film?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
'Member what we said on that first question? We're sure you do. So, in keeping with what we said there, here's yet another teaser that should prove mega easy to anyone with even a passing, casual interest in the world of film, let alone specifically the horror genre. This is arguably the most iconic poster in the history of cinema, so that should make it instantly recognizable to you. With that in mind, can you tell us which film this poster is for?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
Much like several others featured here in this quiz, this poster is one of the most beloved and iconic in the world of horror. And rightly so, for the simplicity of the image is a striking one that sums up so much of what the film is about. As for the film, man, it's an all-time classic. We know you know it. You know you know it. So let's get to it - which famed horror movie is this poster for?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
That right there? Yep, that right there is one of the most famous images in horror history. To certain horror hounds, the film in question is regarded as the absolute pinnacle of the genre. Whether you like the film or not, chances are you'll instantly recognize the the poster for the picture. Trust us, things will get a whole lot more difficult as this quiz progresses, so make the most of these easier teasers. Which horror movie is shown in this poster?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
Nothing quite says creepy as much as some sort of twisted, sinister, eerie doll or child staring back at you. Right here, this poster most certainly features that, with those little eyes burning a hole through you while daring you to take a step closer. It's enough to put a chill right down your spine - and that's just the poster!!!! The film itself was a terror-ride and a half, but are you able to correctly remember just which movie this poster was for?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
When filling these little word boxes such as this one, it's always a bit of a debate as to just how much you want to give away. We mean, you don't want to say nothing about what's on display, but you don't want to make the question mega easy. But c'mon, you all KNOW that's Bruce Willis, right? We can't hide that, so let's just throw it out there. Getting to it, though, can you match the poster to the film?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
That's a hand. Yep, definitely, definitely a hand. And worryingly for its owner, it's most certainly not attached. You could say it's a tad careless of somebody, but maybe that person was a bit clumsy, a bit all fingers 'n' thumbs. Yeesh, awful pun, right? Sorry about that, we we're just trying out an awful tie-in while simultaneously filling up our word limit for this particular entry. Back to the point, though, and what horror movie is this poster for?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
For those of us who were around in the days of VHS tapes, there was nothing better than going to your local video store and gazing longingly at the vast array of attention-grabbing and/or sinister posters and VHS covers on show for the horror films of the day. Here, we have a poster that just encompasses a certain formula of the horrors of its time - complete with a handy knife in someone's hand. Which horror movie is this poster for, though?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
A knife and a sneaker/trainer/pump (delete depending on your location in the world!). Quite the interesting combo, right? It's clearly suggesting that things didn't end all that well for whichever poor soul was the owner of said piece of footwear. We guess it's at least a nice bit of free advertising for Adidas and their famed three-stripes pattern at least. Getting away from the menial details of footwear, however, are you able to correctly match this poster to the correct movie?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
Would it really be a horror quiz WITHOUT seeing at least one spooky full moon on display? Exactly! We'd think not. While there may or may not be more full moon action to follow, it's not time to focus on the image highlighted here - complete with uber-creepy tree, and some sort of haunting figure. Obviously, we can't give you too much detail on said figure, for that might make it too easy for you. So, which movie is this a poster for?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
There's something about eyes in horror that can't help but freak plentiful people out. Remember those classic old haunted house movies? The ones with the pictures that had moving eyes? And then there are more visceral, brutal eye happenings, such as the spine-tingling Audition. Yeah, that one still makes us wince to this very day. Just... just no. Never. Never, ever. Anyways, the point is, somebody's watching you in this poster - but which movie is this particular poster for?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
Quite possibly, you may have stumbled once or twice already in this quiz. Then again, maybe you've aced every single teaser and are currently sitting loud and proudly on a score of 100%. If you're in the former of those two camps, don't worry, we've got another relatively easy one for you here. In fact, chances are you could correctly identify this film's poster without having even heard of the movie itself! So go on, let us know which film this is.
Which Horror Movie Is This?
We kinda feel like maybe we're making this a tad too easy for you so far. Are we? Are we maybe underestimating you and throwing out a few too many questions that you're correctly answering within a matter of seconds? Or maybe it's the other way around, and we're overestimating you and you're in fact getting plenty questions wrong. Either way, WE think this one should be easy enough, but do you? You know what to do - name which film this poster is for!
Which Horror Movie Is This?
In certain horror subgenres, the use of newspaper cuttings came be used masterfully to highlight the serious, messed-up nature of the subject matter. Here, the poster for this film did just that, giving a legit and real feel to what audiences were signing up to see. Added to that, there's the famed instructions of "To avoid fainting, keep repeating it's only a movie... only a movie... only a movie..." forcing this point home. Which horror film is this poster from, though?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
From a personal level, last year's swanky new 4K Blu-ray release of this particular film is an absolutely awesome package that cannot be recommended enough. Filled with extras, and looking and sounding better than ever, this really is a must-have purchase. But we digress, that's merely filling up part of our word count with information that you likely have no interest in hearing whatsoever unless you're a die-hard fan of this film. Getting to it then, which movie is this poster for?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
Don't you just hate that! You know, when you're desperately trying to climb your way out of some rotten, foul earth, eagerly gasping for breath, reaching for the skyline, only to then have some super mega creepy arm grab your round the throat and attempt to drag you back to the depths of desolation and likely death. Fun, right? Nah, not so much so. Anyway, that's essentially what is being played out in this poster - but what movie is this poster for?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
Faces. Yep, faces. Four faces, to be precise. That's about all there really is to say about this poster. Oh, and some 'deep and serious' atmospheric mood lighting. Sure, we could tell you the names of the four people featured in this image, but then that might make this relatively easy question ever easier for you. After all, we reckon that you can likely identify each and every one of these four. The biggest question, of course, which movie is this for?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
D'awwww, ain't he cute?!?! Sure, if you've got a death wish. While this little fella may look like something you'd quite happily kneel down and pet, make baby noises at, and look lovingly at, the brass tacks of the matter is that he's more than likely eyeing up a) how best to kill you, and b) whether he should eat you once he's killed you off. Not cool, man. Definitely, definitely not cool. Are you able to identify which movie this poster is for, though?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
While pretty much every other poster featured in this quiz will see us having you guessing with very little clues, here we're going to go all out and tell you that, yes, this is indeed a poster for one of the Nightmare on Elm Street films. But you probably already knew that. While that's all well and good, more important is how well you know that iconic horror franchise. As in, which of the Elm Street movies is this poster for?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
Well, those spikes certainly look like they could do some damage - as highlighted by the clear bloodstains on the end of them. And really, who would dream up such a weapon; a shiny circular contraption that has death-inducing spikes attached to it! Well, someone clearly did, and that contraption is highlighted in the poster for a certain movie, obviously along with several other key indicators as to what you can expect to see in said movie. Which film is it, though?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
Again with the eyes! Already elsewhere in this quiz, we've spent our time waxing lyrical about how damn creepy eyes so often are in the realm of all things horror. And right here, yep, that's again the case, with that eerie gaze completely dominating the poster on display. Oh, and then there's a well-placed cat, just to elevate the sinister feel even further. Chances are, this isn't a particular friendly kitty. Which horror movie is this particular poster showcasing, though?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
Ooh, that's a swanky lighting effect. And what's that when you look a little deeper at the actual image? Why, it's some pretty demented and twisted paint and make-up adorned on the face of the lady who finds herself at the centre of this poster. Nice jumper though, yeah? We think so. Still, the whole image itself just feels all kinds of nasty and gnarly, like something twisted is waiting to be unleashed. Which movie is this poster for, though?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
This particular poster looks like it could have been pulled from a film from any decade in the history of cinema. If you didn't know any better - any maybe you don't - you might easily think this was for a film from the 1960s just as easily as you'd think it was a poster for a movie from just a few years ago. To get to the heart of the matter, of course, which movie is this poster for?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
"Imagine your worst fear a reality." Go on. We'll wait. Is it creepy clowns? Is it those people who step out in front of you and then walk painfully slow? Is it fluffy bunnies? Is it that Donald Trump could somehow one day end up in control of the most powerful nation in the... oh, wait. Anyways, making fears a reality was the order of the day for this poster. Are you able to correctly remember which movie this poster is for, though?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
Much like we've done elsewhere in this quiz with the famed Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, here we're going to give you a clue. A big clue. A massive clue. A huge, huge clue that's going to make all the difference. You ready for it? Well, the poster featured here is for one of the outings in the Alien franchise. We know, super helpful, right? You can thank us later. In the meantime, can you tell us which Alien movie this poster is for?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
For those of you who are in the UK, you may see this image and instantly think that you could slap some white face paint on it and turn it in to Papa Lazarou of The League of Gentlemen face. For those non-UK quizzers out there, you're likely rubbing your head and asking who the F is Papa Lazarou! If that is indeed the case, Google is your friend. Either way, take a good look at this figure. Which movie is this poster for?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
As the tagline reads, "She's an artist". But while most artists tend to operate with a pencil, pen, or even some sort of swanky, fangled digital tablet these days, the person featured in this poster doesn't use any of those instruments to create her art. No, that'd be boring. Instead, she uses all kinds of 'fun' tools that can make you wince just from looking at 'em! Getting back to the point of the matter, of course, which movie is this poster for?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
While this looks like it could well be taken from one of the Scary Movie films or some such similar spoof, but trust us, this is most definitely a serious, straight-faced horror movie. Honest! Then again, you may be well aware of this movie and just which particular picture it is. We guess it's time to find out. Y'know, make or break time! All or nothing time! Poop or get off the pot time! Or, err, just match which film this poster is for?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
That's one intense looking dude right there! Sure, it may not quite be Robert De Niro chatting to himself in Martin Scorsese's legendary Taxi Driver, but you could arguably say that the look shown in this poster is even more intense than De Niro's iconic turn as Travis Bickle. While you can sit and debate that until the proverbial cows come home, we got a more pressing matter to deal with. Yep, we need to know which movie this poster is for!
Which Horror Movie Is This?
Ooh, freaky hologram-y, projection-y things! Look kids! Yeah, we're not exactly sure what those images above the house are supposed to be either - hence the pretty lame and awful description of them. But we're trying, right? And we all know, the big man upstairs loves a trier. Apparently, if he exists. But swerving way away from that deep and meaningful conversation, let's get back to the image at hand. Do you know which particular horror movie this poster is for?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
What's so special about this poster is that it looks timeless, bringing up memories of famed classics of yesteryear. Here, we can see a poster that oozes gothic charm and rich horror strands - which is a ways away from some of the slightly more blunt and extreme posters featured elsewhere in this quiz. Now while this particular poster may well draw up fond memories of days gone by, does it drew up memories of what actual film it represents?!
Which Horror Movie Is This?
Throughout the pantheon of horror, throughout the decades of terror tales, so many times we've seen brutal killers with unique and sinister masks concealing their appearance. Right here, we have yet another example of that. In fact, we guess technically we have THREE examples of that. This trio aren't exactly a welcoming bunch, and their intentions are far from noble. To fast-forward to the actual point of this rambling, though, are you able to correctly remember which movie this poster is for?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
Wait, is that one of horror's most famous genre tropes? As in, a slightly deranged looking doctor? Why yes, yes it is. If the lab coat doesn't give it away, that menacing glare most certainly confirms your suspicions. Oh, and let's not forget the test tube and, of course, the severed head. It's quite the impressive ensemble effort when you think about. Skipping ahead to the meat of the matter, however, are you able to identify which horror movie this poster is for?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
Looking a bit pale there, mate. Yeah, that'd be an awful dollop of British humor. But the sentiment stands, for the poor fella showcased in this poster could certainly do with some time in the sun. Or even a sunbed. Whatever floats your boat. This guy is practically see-through, he's that pale. You can't mock him too much, of course, for he's clearly absolutely filling his pants in terror. Are you able to correctly match this poster with its movie, though?
Which Horror Movie Is This?
Yet again, here we have another famed staple of the horror genre; that staple being the classic shot of a full moon. Captured in the shadow of said moon - and, y'know, the dark of night - we can just about make out a small little house. Nice place to live, right? Maybe not, for there's a whole underbelly of terror and horror just waiting to explode here. Are you able to correctly match this poster to its relevant movie, though?