If You Can Name These Old School Horror Movies, You Definitely Stayed Up Too Late As A Kid
- by Jessica Rae
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If you grew up in the 80s or 90s you'll know that watching your favorite horror movie wasn't as simple as it is today. These days, thanks to the internet, you can find whatever it is you're looking for in a matter of minutes, but back in the day, it took a little more work than just a few clicks of the mouse.
Back then your options were either rent a VHS copy from the video store or wait for the movie to show on TV. And when the movie you were looking for finally did play on TV, you had to be prepared to watch it at whatever time it came on. And if you love horror flicks, that probably meant a late night for you! If you had a TV in your room this was a little easier but if you didn't it meant you also got to practice ninja-stealth creeping at the same time.
But the old-school horror movies were so good that it didn't matter if you woke up tired the next morning - those late night heebie-jeebies were well worth it.
Let's see if you were one of the daring few who stayed up way, way too late...
Can you name this horror movie?
We think you'll agree that when it comes to the best classic horror movies of all times, this title will always be close to the top of the list. It may have been made in the 1970's but this tale of possession is just as scary today as it was back then. In this story, a young girl carelessly plays with an old Ouija board and finds herself in need of an old priest and a young priest. Do you remember this one?
Can you name this horror movie?
In the early 90's Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise were considered two of the best men in Hollywood so a movie starring them together was big news! In this story (adapted from the book by Anne Rice) a newspaper reporter meets a man with an incredible story. He claims to be a centuries-old vampire and agrees to give a full account of his life as a creature of the night. Can you remember the name of this classic 1994 vampire movie?
Can you name this horror movie?
In this film, a man on the hunt for a unique gift for his son wanders into a store in Chinatown where he spots an adorable little critter that he feels would be perfect. The reluctant shopkeeper eventually agrees to sell him the creature but gives him strict instructions on how to care for it, which include no bright light, no water, and no food after midnight. But his son doesn't quite follow these directions... Can you name this horror movie?
Can you name this horror movie?
When a child wants a certain type of toy, they can get pretty insistent about it, and no matter how hard parents try to resist they usually end up giving in and getting them the toy. In this movie though, that was a huge mistake. A struggling single mom buys her son a doll from a man off the street but little does she know that the doll is possessed by the spirit of a serial killer. Can you name the title of this one?
Can you name this horror movie?
This was the movie that changed the face of teen horror movies forever and it all started with a phone call. Long before the advent of cell phones and caller ID getting a scary phone call was about as creepy as it could get. In this movie, there's a masked serial killer on the loose and getting a call from him means that you could very well be the next victim. Can you remember the name of this classic 90's teen horror flick?
Can you name this horror movie?
You know those found footage movies you just can't get enough of? Well, this 1999 film is the one that made the genre famous! In this gritty horror flick, a group of students decides to travel into the woods to make a documentary about a legendary witch, who the locals believe haunts the forest. Everything seems to be going well until the group becomes lost in the woods. This one was sure to give you nightmares if you watched it late at night!
Can you name this horror movie?
This scary movie might have made you just a little scared of your pets and with good reason! In this late 1980's horror flick a doctor moves to a new town with his family but they aren't there for very long before the family pet, a cat, is accidentally killed. Acting on advice from the locals he buries the cat in a special cemetery and soon afterward it returns from the dead, although completely changed. And when his son tragically dies he decides to try the same thing...
Can you name this horror movie?
Writing can be grueling work and something all writers crave is a place where they can work in peace and quiet with as few distractions as possible. In this classic Stanley Kubrick directed film an author (played by Jack Nicholson) decides to take the job of looking after a hotel during the off-season. He hopes the isolation will help him with his novel but all it does is send him off the deep end. Can you name this classic horror movie?
Can you name this horror movie?
What would life be like without the companionship of dogs? They're always happy to see and ask for very little other than our affection. But what happens when man's best friend turns evil? Well, that was the theme of this 1983 Stephen King horror flick. In this movie a St. Bernard is bitten by a bat and goes on a rageful rampage, terrorizing a small town and anyone unlucky enough to be trapped in their car. What was the name of this movie?
Can you name this horror movie?
In this 2000 slasher flick, an up and coming urban professional (played by Christian Bale, who later went on to play the big black bat) suffers from violent urges which drive him to live a second life as a serial killer. His world is full of delusion and as time goes on he struggles to make sense of what is real and what's all in his head. This one was disturbing, and a little funny - can you name this cult classic movie?
Can you name this horror movie?
Ah, the battle between the forces of evil and the forces of good - always a good base for a horror movie! In this movie, Christopher Walken plays the role of the Gabriel, a fallen angel intent on gaining more power by claiming a particularly wicked spirit. But another angel (played by Eric Stoltz) tries to prevent this from happening by hiding the spirit inside a little girl. The film also starred Viggo Mortensen as Lucifer and Amanda Plummer as Gabriel's unwilling assistant. Do you recall the title?
Can you name this horror movie?
In this 90's teen horror flick a teenage girl moves to a new city and begins attending a new school where she befriends three girls who practice witchcraft. She soon discovers that she is a natural witch and the four of them form their own coven. Together they cast all kinds of spells but soon the ringleader of the group becomes obsessed with gaining more power and things quickly spiral out of control. Do you remember the name of this witchy movie, released in 1996?
Can you name this horror movie?
Director Francis Ford Coppola knew how to deliver visually stunning movies but still, his take on this classic Bram Stroker's tale exceeded everyone's expectations. It featured Gary Oldman as the most famous vampire in history, along with Winona Ryder, as his love interest, as well as Keanu Reeves, and Anthony Hopkins, as Van Helsing. This classic movie was scary and sexy and if you wanted a dose of the midnight creepies, this flick was guaranteed to deliver. Can you name this 1992 horror movie?
Can you name this horror movie?
When children are left to fend for themselves, things can get messy pretty quickly and if they are alone long enough you can be sure things will spiral out of control! In this 1984 film, a couple on a cross-country trip find the body of a small child, which leads them to a settlement of children. These kids have formed a bizarre cult, all led by a sinister young preacher, played by John Franklin. Can you remember the name of this creepy movie?
Can you name this horror movie?
This classic horror film got a reboot in 2006, but it just couldn't stand up to the original. With a young, fairly sweet little boy as the antagonist, the creep factor on this one was all the way up there! This little boy is the son of an American diplomat but there's something just a little off about him. That might be because the kid isn't really the diplomat's son at all but actually the Antichrist himself. Can you name this classic old-school horror flick?
Can you name this horror movie?
This 2002 horror is actually much older than you think. Its based on the book of the same name by Koji Suzuki, published in 1991 and is actually part of a trilogy of books. The movie features a young girl whose evil spirit is trapped on a videotape, once you have watched the video you are going to die within seven days of seeing it in a gruesome manner. The movie was received with critical acclaim. Can you name this "well" thought out movie?
Can you name this horror movie?
Thomas Harris is the well-known author who brought to life the delectably delicious villain; Dr. Hannibal Lecter. This writer is also a master chef, having done the Le Cordon Bleu exams. That would make you think twice before sitting down to a meal with him, wouldn't it? But, he is the man who gave us the ultimate fine -dining killer. No one has ever shown the world that cannibalism can be done in style with a little wine. Can you name this 90's horror film?
Can you name this horror movie?
Kathy Bates was the ultimate female psychopath in this 1990 Stephen King movie. Bates played the role of former nurse Annie Wilkes, a fan obsessed with the works of her favorite author Paul Sheldon (played by James Caan). Wilkes rescues Paul after a car accident and takes him to a remote cabin to recover but things take a dark turn when he confides in her that he is planning to kill off her favorite character. Can you remember the name of this classic horror title?
Can you name this horror movie?
This 90's teen horror film is loosely based on the 1973 book of the same name by Lois Duncan. The story follows four friends who, one year after covering up a fatal car crash, are being stalked by a hook-wielding killer and finished off one by one. Anyone that has any connection with the accident is a potential victim and the killer seems to be able to slip in and out almost anywhere, anytime. Can you name this horror that will have you hooked from the start?
Can you name this horror movie?
Now, this old-school horror should be on anyone's bucket list if they have not seen it yet. The film was received with almost universal acclaim from critics and won so many awards that in 2014 the film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress, who deemed the title culturally significant. We're talking about the film that showcased a young, pregnant Mia Farrow and an evil cult wanted her baby for their evil rituals. Can you name the film?
Can you name this horror movie?
Many of our nightmares have weapon wielding thugs or antagonists in them and often they are caused by stress or other outside influences. But, this movie is something totally different, this film is all about an entity that enters your dreams with a bladed glove and a nightmare countenance, an entity that's out for revenge and will stop at nothing to kill his victims in the most horrible manner he can. There is no escaping this dream. So, on that note, One, Two, can you name this film?
Can you name this horror movie?
In this film, we get to meet a few hellish creatures that were formerly human, and we say formerly because now they are something from your nightmares, straight from the pit itself. The way you get to meet them is quite simple, all you need to do is solve a riddle, a riddle in the form of a puzzle box. If you can solve it you get to meet a few charming chaps called Cenobites, and boy, those guys will really mess up your day. Can you name this spine-chilling horror?
Can you name this horror movie?
This cult horror was written and produced by Steven Spielberg, but it's not the friendly alien one you're thinking about. The film centers around a family that resides in a beautiful community in Orange County, California, but, here's the rub, the entire community is built on a massive graveyard that the developer had never excavated; he simply removed the headstones and built over everything. Soon an entity grabs the youngest daughter through a portal and she can be heard on the TV. Can you name this classic horror flick?
Can you name this horror movie?
The resolute Johnny Depp plays the lead role in this flick, one of America's greatest stories, that of Ichabod Crane, a police constable in the 1820's New York who sent to the rural countryside in order to investigate a spate of murders, supernatural murders no less, that seems to be linked to a headless horseman. This shadowy figure is believed to be a former mercenary from many years ago and one who was known for his vicious nature. Can you name the film in question?
Can you name this horror movie?
In this 1999 supernatural horror written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, we meet Dr. Malcolm Crowe, played by Bruce Willis. Dr. Crowe is a child psychologist who has to help his very troubled and young patient, Cole Sear, played by Haley Joel Osment. Cole is able to see dead people and this scares the daylights out of the poor boy. Dr. Crowe is also slightly troubled and the two help each other to finally see the truth about their lives. Can you name this flick?
Can you name this horror movie?
This 1993 Stephen King film centers around an old man, Leland Gaunt, who comes to the small town of Castle Rock, Maine, in a rather evil looking black car. He sets up an antique store in town and soon starts selling his wares. The store seems to hold something for everyone in town, from a rare baseball card to a pain-easing pendant. All he asks for is a little cash and a favor, usually in the form of a prank on one of the unsuspecting townsfolk. Can you name this classic film?
Can you name this horror movie?
Now here's one every 90's kid should remember, especially since it recently enjoyed a terrifying reboot! This Stephen King movie revolved around the lives of a group of young friends, living in a small town haunted by an evil clown-like entity. Together they manage to fight him off but when he returns many years later, looking for more little victims, the friends have to come together again. This was the movie that made us all a little suspicious of clowns! Can you name the title?
Can you name this horror movie?
A horror movie that doubles up as a musical-comedy? Yes, please! If you stayed up until the wee hours of the morning, you might have been lucky enough to catch this classic Rick Moranis flick. In this movie, he plays the role of a luckless florist's dogsbody who finds a rare plant. The plant brings the store some much-needed attention but it requires a little more than plant food and water to keep it growing. Can you name the horror movie you can always sing along to?
Can you name this horror movie?
We have all heard stories of mega-predators at some stage, and most of us are familiar with the legend of the Megalodon, a shark bigger than a school bus with an appetite that is unequaled. Now, for a moment, imagine you're on the ocean somewhere, not far from the beach, just lazing about in the beautifully clear waters. Suddenly you spot a dark shadow in the water under you, but you can't see the beginning or end of it. Can you name this classic horror flick?
Can you name this horror movie?
One of the reasons this 90's movie became a classic was because the star of the movie, Brandon Lee, died in a tragic accident during the filming. The film gained cult status almost instantly. The storyline followed a man who returns from the dead to avenge the death of his girlfriend with a little help from an all-seeing crow. This movie is due for a reboot with Jason Momoa taking on the lead role but how will it compare to the original is anyone's guess.
Can you name this horror movie?
Like many of us, the lead character in this 1985 film is obsessed with horror movies. This leads him to become a little bit paranoid about his new next-door neighbor whom he is convinced is a vampire. He tries to tell people about his suspicions but, not surprisingly, they dismiss him thinking he just has an over-active imagination. But when eerie things start to happen in his neighborhood, this teen must find someone to help him defeat the vampire. Can you name this horror flick?
Can you name this horror movie?
You can't call yourself a true fan of vintage horror until you've enjoyed this classic 1968 George A. Romero film. Whether you watch the original black and white version or remastered color copy, the effect is the same - old-school horror at it's very best! If you love zombie flicks (and be honest, who doesn't?) this is the film you can thank for bringing them to everyone's attention. Can you name this classic walking dead flick or do you also need to eat a few brains?
Can you name this horror movie?
If you have a genuine fear of spiders, or just hate the idea of creepy crawlies in general, you might have skipped over this title in the video store. That was probably a good decision! In this movie, a deadly spider makes its way to a small American town hidden in a coffin and once it arrives it lays eggs and begins an infestation of epic proportions. One thing was for sure - if you watched this movie late at night, there's no way you were going to have a good nights sleep!
Can you name this horror movie?
Dying can be such a drag, especially when you discover that you're going to be trapped in your home for eternity as a ghost and new people start moving in. What is a person to do? Well, you could follow the instructions from a handy little book for the newly dead or you could take your chances and call in bio-exorcist to help you get rid of the new homeowners. All you need to do is say his name three times...
Can you name this horror movie?
A nice car is sure to get you noticed but what happens when that car starts killing off people you don't like? Well, that's the plot of this Stephen King movie - a car with an evil mind of its own. King has a way of taking everyday items and making them scary and this movie was no exception. But although this car was a killer, it also restored itself, which admittedly could be quite handy! Can you name this classic old-school horror flick?