If You Fail This Quiz, Stop Watching Horror Movies
- by Jamie Davies
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Horror films - the one genre where the audience is 50/50 when it comes to the decision of going to the cinema to watch the latest scary movie the film industry has to offer. You just don't know what's going to happen in each scene. It's the only kind of film that if you're watching from your very own sofa, you end up getting up after the end credits and you think the killer is somewhere in the house ready to frighten you. Maybe you should stop watching horror films on your own, especially at night.
Throughout the last few decades we've seen new and old movie villains scare the pants out of us with their main goal of killing the protagonist of the story and killing anyone that gets in their way with either a dagger, a machete, a chainsaw, or hand claws (if you're Freddy Krueger, that is) and anything else that's classified as sharp.
From the never-ending sagas of Friday the 13ths and Halloweens to Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream series, this quiz shall be a challenging one; otherwise, you may just have a certain Jason Voorhees sneaking up behind you with his machete. It's between life and death - can you get 100% on this horror quiz?
What's the name of this masked villain?
This masked villain made its first appearance in December 1996, but there were four films in total. In each Scream film, we learn that there's a different killer behind the mask. The original killers were Billy Loomis and Stuart before other characters were inspired to do the same to the main character, Sidney Prescott, who ends up killing off all the villains. But whats the original name of this villain behind this famous mask?
What's the name of this ugly-looking chap from Friday the 13th?
Camp Crystal Lake is known as the main setting throughout most of the Friday the 13th series. Ignore Manhattan and Space as those films should never have been made. This youngster went to Camp Crystal Lake with his mum, and it wasn't long before he would drown in the lake that would cause his mother to attempt to shut down the campsite by killing innocent residents. This guy wearing the iconic hockey mask is revived a ridiculous number of times after his mum's death. What's his name?
What was the original name of the Scream films?
Yes, it's that '90s slasher again. Are you spooked out yet? Kevin Williamson sure hopes so. Kevin Williamson was the screenwriter of Scream 1, 2, & 4 and the TV series from MTV. Williamson also wrote the very popular teen series Dawson's Creek (1998). This screenwriter was struggling to get acting gigs when he moved to Los Angeles and decided to try and write a script for Scream in the early '90s. But the original name wasn't Scream. It was something else. What was it?
Which Stephen King movie has a killing clown?
Stephen King has written over 50 novels in his time being a bestselling writer. Known for his terrifying work on the Shining, Christine, and Misery, there was also a big book (literally) about a killer clown stalking kids in the town of Derry every 27 years or so. Earlier in 2017, there was a reboot of the film after a two-part series was released in 1990. Just when kids were terrified of McDonald's iconic clown, Ronald McDonald, King's creation popped up. What was the name of the book and the films?
What was the name of this evil doll?
'I want to play with you. You are my best friend.' Before the release of Child's Play, every kid could play with their favorite toys all day long. But then, the film Child's Play came along and changed all of that. Did you ever watch these films and look at your toys in a different way after the end credits? Did you ever worry they would come alive and kill you? There has been a total of seven films, but what's the name of this evil doll?
What's the name of the motel in Psycho?
One of Alfred Hitchcock's finest works, 'Psycho' from 1960 will always be remembered for the shower scene that sees character Marion Crane, portrayed by Janet Leigh, being killed while taking a shower. Bet you were half tempted to miss a shower after watching that film. Can you name the motel from the film? The motel from the film has recently been named after a TV series that finished airing in 2017 after starting production in 2013. The TV series is based at the motel as a prequel to Hitchcock's Psycho.
What colors were Freddy Krueger's sweater?
A Nightmare on Elm Street, which was written and directed by the horror legend, Wes Craven, hit the cinemas in 1984. He was a horrible-looking killer named "Freddy Krueger" who had what looks to be a burnt face with his top hat and his right hand covered in razor-sharp blades. His mission was to scare his victims in their dreams. Freddy Krueger is the one thing you hope you'll never see in your sleep. He also wears a stripe jumper. What are the two colors seen on his jumper?
What's the name of this villain?
Do you want to play a game? Deep down, you just want to say no, but when that question comes up in a Saw film, you have no option but to say yes and take part in a situation between life and death. Scary scenario... but it's what this villain relishes when seen as the antagonist of one, two, and three of the film series. He's known as portraying the puppet Jigsaw, but what's the name of this grey-haired old man?
Which British studio was famous for its horror movies?
Yes, many horror films were filmed and produced in the United States of America, but there were one or two famously made outside the States. The land of Britain has made some classic films over the last few decades, including 'The Italian Job,' 'Love Actually,' 'Trainspotting,' and more. But pictured is quite a famous white building that was once a studio for making horror films. Now named 'Bray Film Studios,' the previous name produced horrors such as 'The Curse of Frankenstein,' 'Plague of the Zombies,' and other classics. Name the studio.
What was the name of the film in 'Scream 2' upon which the murders of 'Scream' were based?
The murder spree in Woodsboro in Wes Craven's 1996 hit 'Scream' saw a sequel 12 months later, 'Scream 2'. The opening scene sees a couple on a date at the cinemas with the boyfriend wanting to treat his girlfriend to a new horror film everyone is raving about, with audiences dressed up as Ghostface with their black cloaks and rubber knives as props. The film is focused on the murders from the first Scream instalment. The couple watches the first scene of Drew Barrymore's character getting stabbed endlessly while both get killed in the toilet cubicle and in the screening room.
Whom did Michael Myers first kill as a young boy?
Michael Myers was the main antagonist of the Halloween film series - another horror saga that was made too many times, including a reboot in 2007. Myers became another famous killer from the film industry with his white face mask and along with his very sharp big knife. Myers has killed over a 100 people in the series, but who was his first victim? His first murder happened back when he was a young boy, which started his murder spree 15 years before his second killing. Which family relative did he kill first?
In what year did the disappearance take place in the Blair Witch Project?
The Blair Witch Project is one film many talked about when it was released in 1999. It followed three filmmaker students heading to the woods to create a documentary about a local legend known as the Blair Witch. Throughout the film, we look through their camcorders as they captured what's in front of them. The ending left so many viewers wondering what happened to all three characters as the final scene saw two of them looking for their friend in an abandoned house, only to be struck from behind when they reach the basement.
What's the name of the electronics shop Shaun works at in Shaun of the Dead?
'There isn't an 'i' in team but there is an 'i' in pie.' Shaun certainly wouldn't make it as a motivational speaker, but if he wrote a zombie survival guide, it might become a bestseller. Shaun of the Dead (2004) was Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's first film together before going on to make Hot Fuzz (2007), Paul (2010), and The World's End (2013). Shaun of the Dead, however, is arguably the best one out of the lot. What was the name of the electronic store Shaun worked at?
Freddy vs Jason, who wins?
Crossover films are a dream come true for movie fans - and a nice payday for the filmmakers, too, as they use high-profile characters who are hugely followed from their previous film appearances. In 2003, after 10 years of talks and plans, the world finally saw the release of Freddy versus Jason - a battle which was, of course, between two slasher killers, Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees. Just like Batman vs Superman and Alien vs Predator, the film was huge at the box office. But who won this enthralling battle?
In which town is Jaws set?
'You're gonna need a bigger boat!' - a classic line from a classic 1970s film. Jaws, as the film's title implies and as the picture for this question shows, is about a great big white shark haunting the beachgoers on an island. It's one of Steven Spielberg's greatest successes and has gone down as one of the best films in history since its release in 1975. There were sequels to the first one, but let's not talk about those ones. Which town was Jaws set in?
In which film did Pinhead feature?
This was a British horror film written and directed by Clive Barker. It's based on Barker's novella 'The Hellbound Heart'. The film is about a guy named 'Frank' who opens a gate to hell when he fools with a box he bought from a store abroad in Morocco. Frank's body gets torn apart after what he did sets free some terrible beings known as "Cenobites." What's the name of the film Pinhead is the main villain of? Any horror fan should get this one.
Which of Courteney Cox's co-stars from the Scream films was once married to her?
The Scream saga may be the last place to see some romance when people are being stabbed to death by Ghostface, but famed journalist Gale Weathers, covering the Woodsboro murders, still managed to get close to Deputy Sheriff Dewey Riley. This ended up being a real-life story as Friends actress Courteney Cox married the actor playing Dewey in 1999 before filming the third installment of Wes Craven's slasher. The couple divorced in 2013. But can you name the actor who played Dewey Riley?
What's the name of the summer camp in the Friday the 13th movies?
This is the main setting of the Friday the 13th movie series. It was known as the base of Jason Voorhees and was also known for hosting many of the innocent civilians who get killed before discovering that Jason is real and not a myth. The name of this summer camp was mentioned earlier on in this quiz, so if you weren't sure before you took on this horror quiz, then you should remember and know by now. No pressure on getting this one right.
If you're a teenager living on Elm Street, what should you never do?
Elm Street is really a normal place but has a history of deaths, no thanks to the evil Freddy Krueger, who spends most of his time frightening and killing innocent civilians, most likely just for the purpose of having fun. Every horror fan taking this quiz is expected to answer this question correctly in one go. What's the one thing any teenager shouldn't do when living on Elm Street? Now, if you've seen this film, you should know exactly what that is.
You should never accept what job in Halloween?
Before the film was named 'Halloween,' it was originally called 'The _______ Murders'. Was it the Hotel Clerk Murders? The Camp Counselor Murders? The Babysitter Murders? Or The Traveling Salesman Murders? The only clue we can give to you is that it's one of those four options. Which one of those proposed titles sounds best when you read it out? Surely, that'll help you figure this question out. But if you've seen any of the Halloween films, then look no further.
Who originally played Freddy Krueger?
Imagine going to a bar with friends, catching up on what everyone in the group is up to in terms of work. Imagine being that guy who can just say, 'I play a murderous villain called Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street.' You call that a job or even actual work - portraying a guy who runs around killing people in their dreams? There are worse jobs to have. Who originally played Freddy Krueger until he hung up his hat and razor-blade hand in 2003?
Who originally played Jason Voorhees?
Again, it's not a bad role running around in a pillow-case mask killing innocent people and not getting arrested for it. There have been so many Friday the 13th installments since the first film was released in 1980, and they've seen many actors portray the role of Jason Voorhees. We're not including the actor who was the young Jason from the original Friday the 13th film. We're asking for the actor's name in Friday the 13th Part 2.
Before becoming a director, Wes Craven was originally a
Wes Craven will always be remembered for his take on directing horror movies. His main role was to make sure we were jumping out of our seats, basically. But he sure knew how to come up with the perfect horror package by directing A Nightmare on Elm Street before reviving the horror genre in the 1990s with Scream. But believe it or not, Wes Craven hasn't always been a director. Before his move to Hollywood, Wes had a career in something else. What was it?
Who originally played Michael Myers?
No matter how good the original actor of a masked villain is, the tradition is that they just end up being replaced by another actor in the next installment. Halloween doesn't challenge this tradition and has hosted a handful of other actors portraying the role of Michael Myers. That's a gig that's surely popular when it comes to appearances in comic cons in the US and around the world for fans to get a signature from their favorite villain. Who was the original Michael Myers? This doesn't include the young Michael Myers in the first Halloween.
Who played the original voice of Ghostface?
'What's your favorite scary movie?' Ah, the famous opening scene from Wes Craven's 'Scream' where we saw Drew Barrymore pick up the phone while home alone at her parents' house. Beginning with Ghostface's voice flirting with Barrymore's character and proceeding with the killing of her boyfriend in front of her very own eyes in the back garden not long before we see Casey Becker stabbed a number of times and then hung on a tree with her guts hanging out. Charming. Who was the voice actor of Ghostface?