Match The Actress To The Horror Movie

A scream queen is an actress that normally appears in horror films. Though they're sometimes reviled as playing a more modern version of a damsel in distress, they're also revered for being tough in times of crisis. They're often defined as young women and girls who are attractive and attainable to an average guy but can also be seductive if possible. Scream queens began their reign in the horror genre with 1920's "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari," but their prominence rose in the 1960s and 70s. The 1980s saw the rise of horror films with some awesome music soundtracks too!

They have such an important reputation in pop culture nowadays that a TV named Scream Queens was created that featured a famous scream queen as a part of the cast in order to pay an homage to her contributions to this type. Despite whatever you think of them, scream queens play an important part in horror films and always add some femininity and humanity to the plot. The 90s, 00s, and this decade also consist of some great horror films that gave us a new generation of actresses. If you're a fan of horror films then you can totally nail this quiz!

Question 1

We saw Jamie Lee Curtis in all these films EXCEPT...

Jamie Lee Curtis is respected for her work in many genres. She's worked with Lindsay Lohan too! However, she also appeared in many beloved horror films as well. She was known for playing strong women who weren't just created to be damsels in distress or simple plot twists without a brain. No way! This woman was such an important actress in the genre that she was referenced in another horror film franchise. Tell us which film she HASN'T appeared in:

Question 2

Can you name a horror film she appeared in?

Sarah Michelle Gellar began her career with a spot on soap opera All My Children, but she later became Buffy The Vampire Slayer and was even one of the victims of the Scream film franchise. However, she's had some major roles in other horror films that showed us she wasn't done showing us how tough she is just yet. Her characters were neither passive or aggressive, but always assertive and willing to fight. Can you name the movie franchise she was the face of?

Question 3

Which film have you seen her in?

Paris Hilton is no stranger to the simple life. She also later attempted to have a music career and has really made a name for herself so she wouldn't always be associated with her family's fortune. Besides also appearing in films, she's responsible for the catchphrase, "That's hot." She's appeared in several horror films since the early 00s, proving that she's more than just a pretty face. She knows how to be scared and have fun too! This scene is from:

Question 4

Scream queen? More like tough queen! Where have you seen her?

Milla Jovovich is a Ukrainian-American actress known to many 90s kids as the hero in several films. However, she made a name for herself in films such as The Fourth Kind, and as the lead actress in a popular horror film franchise. One distinguishing feature of her career is the fact she's never truly been a damsel in distress. Instead, she's always fought along with the men, sometimes even saves them, and expresses her character's emotions with sensitivity and wit. The franchise she led is called:

Question 5

Which film did she NOT appear in?

Leighton Meester is mostly known for her part in Gossip Girl, but she's actually appeared in plenty of horror films. In fact, it was these films that garnered her the attention necessary to play the iconic Blair Waldorf. Nowadays, this actress is also known for her part on Broadway's "Of Mice and Men," but we will never forget that she did a lot of screaming to get to where she is today. Name the film she didn't appear in from the choices below!

Question 6

What film franchise have you seen her in?

Neve Campbell began her career in a spot on Are You Afraid of the Dark, moved on to The Craft, wowed us on Party of Five, and kept playing roles that gave women and girls a strong figure to look up to. This woman isn't afraid to play assertive or intimidating women, as we can now see in her recurring role in House of Cards. She's shown us that women in cinema and TV can be true to themselves and still be vulnerable. You've seen her in:

Question 7

Where have you seen this adorable lady?

Amanda Seyfried is a scream queen that's well-known to women who grew up in the 00s as one of our favorite Mean Girls. She actually began acting as a pre-teen and pursued more mature roles after the film. Plus, she's made quite a name for herself appearing on several horror films, but this one is one of the more famous ones of her career. Thanks to being in several well-received horror films, she's cemented her career. Which film made her a mean scream queen?

Question 8

She was the scream queen a 90s horror film and its sequel

Jennifer Love Hewitt has played a variety of roles and was considered one of the hottest teens and young adults in the 90s. She won many of our hearts over in the 90s series Party of Five and even had a spinoff for a while. This screenshot is from a film that also starred Freddie Prinze Jr., Ryan Phillippe, and Sarah Michelle Gellar. She now plays a part in Criminal Minds. Can you name the film that turned her into a scream queen?

Question 9

What film made Haylie Duff a scream queen?

Haylie Duff is known for more lighthearted roles, such as guest spots in Lizzie Maguire and a part in Napoleon Dynamite that made us all love to hate her. However, she also appeared in horror and suspense films that made her into a leading scream queen. As such, she's become better-known in the horror film circuit and has proven her versatility as an actress. She's also a singer and is now well-known for hosting Real Girl's Kitchen. She's appeared in:

Question 10

Where have you seen this fierce scream queen?

Kate Becksindale is a British actress who began her career in her home country and transitioned to an American career after the film Brokedown Palace. She later became known as a scream queen and action star after playing the vampire Selene in Underworld. This role led to her getting in other thriller, horror, and suspense films. One film, in particular, stands out as her best-known roles in the horror genre. Which of the films below is the one we're talking about?as many fans all over the world. Can you name this successful scream queen and actress?

Question 11

Name the film that created the franchise we saw her in

Sigourney Weaver's legendary career has given her the nickname "the Sci-Fi queen" but she's on this list because of those sci-fi films are equally horrific! She's known as Ellen Ripley in a certain film franchise and has made a name for herself playing strong characters. Some people also know her from Ghostbusters and Working Girl. Recently she's gained accolades by playing the leader of a group of assassins in Netflix's Marvel series, The Defenders. Give us the name of this legendary franchise!

Question 12

Only a true horror fan can name the film where she appeared!

Heather Langenkamp is best known for her part as Nancy Thompson in a successful 1984 film that even millennials know very well. She also appeared in films by Wes Craven, such as Shocker and Wes Craven's New Nightmare. Nowadays, fans know her from her appearance in Star Trek into the Darkness, a few guest episodes in American Horror Story, and even a guest role in the TV show Scream Queens. Still, we remember her classic 1980s role in the film called:

Question 13

This scream queen appeared in a famous 1976 film that still has fans today!

Sissy Spacek began her career in the 1976 version of a famous film that was adapted from a beloved Stephen King novel. This film was remade in 2002 and 2013. After playing the film's titular character, she moved on to roles that garnered her several Oscar nominations. Fans today may know her work in films such as JFK, Affliction, Nine Lives, The Ring Two, and The Help. Horror fans still remember her masterful portrayal of the character that made her famous in the film called:

Question 14

This is a scream queen from TV and film!

Eliza Dushku has played some tough characters and even had a stint in one of our favorite TV shows, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She later starred in Bring it One and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, but she always goes back to her roots in horror or thriller films. Plus, she always makes women want to fight back. Not only that, she sometimes provides the voice of Catwoman in DC animation projects. Name a film she's known for below:

Question 15

She started it all. Can you match the scream queen to the movie?

Janet Leigh worked during Hollywood's Golden Age and was known for many light-hearted and touching films, such as the original version of Angels in the Outfield. One of her most recognized roles is in an iconic film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film was notable for its genius composed shots and for being the first in history to show a toilet flushing. Plus, it features Norman Bates and his hotel, which was the basis of the successful series, Bates Motel. The film is:

Question 16

Which film made Jennifer Carpenter a scream queen?

Known for her role as Debra Morgan in Dexter, Jennifer Carpenter is familiar with playing characters who end up in a dark place. She also played a small part in the series Limitless and appeared in horror films that have cemented her place as a scream queen. Not afraid to be tough on TV or in film, this actress shows us that scream queens can also be vulnerable or insecure. Which film below is one that made her a known presence in horror films?

Question 17

Mila Kunis appeared in all of these films EXCEPT...

Working in horror films seems to go in sync with working in comedy as well, and Mila Kunis is no exception. Though she's mostly known for her role in That 70s Show, Kunis has had major roles in many well-known horror films. This also includes a major supporting role in a psychological horror film directed by Darren Aronofsky. What makes her scary is how cute and evil she is at the same time. She's appeared in all films below EXCEPT:

Question 18

Besides Friends, where else have you seen her?

Courteney Cox has a special place in our hearts because of her heartwarming and funny portrayal of Monica in "Friends." However, she's also considered a scream queen because she portrayed Gale Weathers in a popular horror film franchise. She played a tough news reporter who wants to find the killer and winds up on the mystery killer's radar throughout the franchise. Casting her in this film series increased the popularity of horror films, which was declining at the time. The franchise is:

Question 19

Name the film this adorable scream queen did NOT appear in

Danielle Panabaker began her career as a teenager in Disney films such as Stuck in the Suburbs and Sky High. However, she played a part in a remake of a famous 80s film and in other horror films as well. Today she's well-known for her role as Dr. Caitlin Snow/Killer Frost in The Flash, and she reprises that role in Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl. Because being a scream queen is great training for dealing with villains that attack Central City! She appeared in all films except:

Question 20

Which famous film did this scream queen appear in?

Linnea Quigley began her career in the 70s and paved the way for future scream queens to come. She first appeared in a film franchise that many horror fans today consider a classic. Her work also made it possible for other actresses to be scream queens as well. Her more recent roles are in B-movies such as Night of the Demons and Where The Dead Go To Die. Can you name the film below that made her a bona fide scream queen?

Question 21

Where have we seen her horror film work?

Alexa PenaVega began acting at a young age and played the part of Carmen Cortez on Spy Kids. She later impressed audiences who are fans of the horror genre with other parts that she played, with plenty of praise and fans. To top it off, she also played a part in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For and even changed her look to match the character. She's proof that scream queens can be do anything. Which horror film did she impress us in?

Question 22

Where have we seen her?

Naomi Watts has appeared in several critically acclaimed films, and her contributions to the horror, noir, and mystery genres began with a 2001 film directed by David Lynch. She later cemented her scream queen title by appearing in The Ring and its sequel and using the tools she learned in the horror genre to play troubled characters in films such as Birdman. Not the most typical actress in the horror genre, she's always excellent at whatever role she chooses. Her first horror role was in:

Question 23

Mischa Barton appeared in all these films EXCEPT...

Mischa Barton is known for her role as Marissa Cooper in The O.C. However, one her early roles was in a horror film that many of us still remember from when we were kids. (It's even spawned a popular catchphrase!) After her stint in The O.C. she continued to act in horror films, including a remake of a Japanese film, and other movies that now have a cult following. Barton has appeared in all films listed below EXCEPT for which?

Question 24

Lacey Chabert appeared in all these films EXCEPT...

Lacey Chabert was known as Claudia Salinger in Party of Five, and Gretchen Wieners in the classic teen film, Mean Girls. She also starred in or played supporting roles in horror films as recently as 2013. Though fans are still waiting for a comeback for the actress, many are happy with the work she produces as a youngster and we still know it by heart. Chabert is still remembered for her endearing roles but she appeared in the horror films below EXCEPT for:

Question 25

Yikes! Where have we seen this scream queen?

Chloë Grace Moretz was in her first horror film role at age 7 in The Amityville Horror and actually performed one of her own stunts for the film. She's also made a name for herself in films such as 500 Days of Summer and Kick-Ass. She gave us this scene as a part of a remake of a successful film based on a novel. Not even 21 years old yet, Chloë Grace Moretz has become a bona fide scream queen thanks to what film?

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