Only A Real Movie Buff Can Name These Horror Movies
- by Jessica Rae
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Is it weird to love horror movies? Some people might say so. Afterall it seems strange that we would enjoy seeing scary things in movies when in real life we'd go out of our way to avoid them, right? Well, that's just it. According to the experts the real reason that we love watching horror movies is pretty simple. It's not because we are secretly sociopaths with insane bloodlust or anything like that, it's because we actually like feeling afraid. But, there's a catch - we love to feel scared, but in a safe environment. When we feel fear or disgust it triggers a rush of adrenaline, so basically people watch scary movies for the same reason that more adventurous souls go skydiving or cage diving with sharks; it's for the thrills!
Now you've clicked on this quiz because you think you're a horror movie buff. Well, we're just going to have to see about that! We've assembled screenshots from some of the top horror movies - across the decades - and now it's time to test your skills. Are you truly an expert when it comes to horror movies? It's time to take our quiz and find out. It's easy, just match the screenshot to the correct title!
Can you name this horror movie?
This story was originally born in the mind of an author who has brought so many of our deepest fears to life. Many of his books were made into feature films and this movie, released in 2017, is an updated version of one of his most classic (and most terrifying) stories ever. If you've ever wondered why every second person you meet seems to have a fear of clowns - this might well be the reason. What was the name of this movie?
Can you name this horror movie?
You've seen James McAvoy as a contract killer in Wanted and you've seen him as Professor X in the X-Men movies but you've never seen him like this. In this film, he pulls off a very convincing (and definitely unnerving) role as a man with multiple personalities and the result is certainly worth a watch - even if you're not such a big fan of the director. Do you know the name of this mind-bending film? Clue: It's a 2016 release.
Can you name this horror movie?
Serial killers are terrifying. Cannibals are even more terrifying. And a man who looks like a sophisticated and educated gentleman who is really a serial killer and cannibal? Well, that's just the stuff of nightmares, which could explain why this movie has become a cult horror classic. The story was originally part of a book series and following the success of this film, there were several sequels made. So tell me, Clarice, do you know the answer to this one?
Can you name this horror movie?
We all think that we're ready for the end of the world. We all think we'd know how to survive but the fact is that most of us wouldn't. Zombie and apocalypse driven movies are no-doubt fun but the real world equivalent would just be scary. This movie highlighted what an isolated existence a person alone in a city could look forward to and it painted quite a grim picture. What was the name of this Will Smith horror flick?
Can you name this horror movie?
Prepare yourself: the zombies have landed. And unless you are a Hollywood A-list actor there's not going to be much that you can do about it. This face-paced movie provided us with some amazing special effects and even though the storyline is done to death it still makes for an entertaining watch. In it, the hero needs to find a cure for a deadly zombie-virus outbreak before it consumes the entire world population. Do you remember the name of it now?
Can you name this horror movie?
This movie had a few things going for it. Firstly, it was part of a successful franchise. Secondly, it had an ensemble cast with names like David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Emma Roberts, and Hayden Panettiere. It only received mixed reviews from the critics but it grossed $97 million against its $40 million budget so it can't be considered a flop. The films in this series are considered cult classics today. So do you know which film this screenshot comes from?
Can you name this horror movie?
For this one, we're going to need one young priest, one old priest, two gallons of pea soup, and a crate of bibles. If you're looking for the best horror movies of all times, you'll usually find this one close to the top (if not on top) of the list. Not for the faint of heart and not recommended for late night solo viewing - if this movie doesn't give you nightmares you might want to have yourself checked out!
Can you name this horror movie?
Working in a foreign country can be tough - especially when you end up working as a carer in a haunted house. This remake of a Japanese horror film of the same name frightened the life out of nearly everyone who watched it and ensured that little croaky noises would freak them out for the rest of their lives. There were two sequels and a remake but none compared to the scare factor of the first film. What was the name of this movie?
Can you name this horror movie?
Have you ever toyed with the idea of isolating yourself from the world? Maybe you've felt, like so many of us, that if you just had some time to yourself you'd be able to work out your life and your issues without distractions? Well, maybe you should watch this movie again. The lead character in this film thought that looking after an isolated hotel in the closed season would be a good thing for him but it ended up driving him totally crazy!
Can you name this horror movie?
No likes having a nightmare and there's nothing worse than waking up all sweaty, clutching your bedclothes with your heart pounding, in the dead of night. But at least when this does happen we can tell ourselves that it was just a dream. It wasn't real and we are still safe. Or are we? This was the niggling question that this movie implanted in our minds - and insured that many of us had sleepless nights after watching it! What was it called?
Can you name this horror movie?
If there's a lesson in this film it's that crime never, ever pays. And that you should never underestimate a person - no matter what their age or physical abilities. In this movie, a group of young people, looking to make some easy money, decide to rob an old man in his home. They have reason to believe he has cash in the house and they mistakenly think he'll be a soft target. What was the name of this edge-of-your-seat horror flick?
Can you name this horror movie?
This horror flick was almost in a genre of its own; as a horror/legal drama and the fact that it was based on a true story should be enough to keep you awake at night. In this story a young Christian girl finds herself becoming possessed by evil spirits and her family brings in the parish priest to try and assist her. They consult medical professionals and even hospitalize her but in the end, she dies anyway. The only question that remains is: whose fault was it?
Can you name this horror movie?
When this flick came out it was a box office hit and it went on to become one of the highest grossing films of that year. The movie spawned a sequel and a remake, released in 2006. In this classic horror movie a mother unknowingly takes home a baby she did not give birth to, blissfully unaware that the child is evil incarnate. Death seems to follow wherever this child goes and it seems that no-one is safe. What was this movies' name?
Can you name this horror movie?
Look familiar? This movie was a standalone sequel and the third film in a horror trilogy. While the first movie was wildly popular, the second received poor reviews and many people felt that this third movie was by far the worst in the franchise. Released in 2017, the film revived one of our favorite horror movie villains but it failed to scare us half as much as the first and second movie. Do you remember the name of this not-so-scary movie?
Can you name this horror movie?
We want to see if you are a true movie buff or if you just watch all the latest releases which is why we're including this horror movie classic! It might be a few years old but the scares in it are truly timeless. In this movie, a young woman and her husband move into an apartment building and she soon falls pregnant but her neighbors are a little too friendly and the reasons behind that will shock you to the core!
Can you name this horror movie?
This movie follows the lives of a young widow and her troubled son. The woman's husband was killed in an accident on the night that her son was born and now, at the age of six, he's starting to show signs of emotional instability. He can't sleep at night and becomes obsessed with fictional monsters. As his mother grows more exhausted, she starts to wonder whether the monsters he sees are really as fictional as she thought. If you thought pop-up books couldn't be scary, this movie will change your mind.
Can you name this horror movie?
This supernatural horror film was released in 2006 and since then there have been five sequels, some well received, others not so much. The movies (like this first one) are all presented as "found footage" - many using security cameras to capture the scares. Because after all, if your house is being haunted by a demon the smart thing to do is to try and record it right? You could just leave the house but where is the fun in that? What was this film's name?
Can you name this horror movie?
If you don't instantly recognize this movie from this iconic screenshot then you have no business calling yourself a horror movie buff! This movie boasts one of the best twist plots ever, so effective in fact that most of us probably wanted to rewatch it immediately after the credits rolled! In this movie, a young boy has to deal with a special gift that he has - one that makes him see what others can't. Can you name the film?
Can you name this horror movie?
Should you go surfing? Definitely. Should you go surfing on a foreign beach all by yourself? Probably not. This feisty young lady thought that she was tough enough to survive just about anything life had to throw at her but her trip to this beach certainly tested her to the limit. When there's a man-eater roaming around and he's decided that you'll make a nice snack, you need to get smart about your strategies - which is exactly what this character did.
Can you name this horror movie?
Isolation is always a good setting for a really scary movie and this film, starring Nicole Kidman as a disconnected and emotionally troubled mother of two, takes it to a whole new level. Alone with her kids in a massive house, she slowly starts to lose her mind and we're sure the lack of sunshine and light in her life didn't help one bit. By the time you realize what's really going on, you'll want to watch it from the beginning again!
Can you name this horror movie?
A horror movie you can sing along to? Yes, please! This period movie had everything - brilliant performances by Johhny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Alan Rickman, blood, guts, gore and of course music! It was directed by the same man who brought us films like The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, and Alice in Wonderland. The story follows a barber who returns to London to seek revenge on the man who stole his wife and daughter. What was the name of this 2007 film?
Can you name this horror movie?
A geeky bunch of teens heading into a forest to investigate strange deaths and a possible evil witch - what could possibly go wrong? Well, in this 1999 horror flick everything that could go wrong did, and in the worst possible way. If you like found-footage films this is the one that started them all! The movie spawned two sequels, released in 2000 and 2016 respectively. It might have looked low budget, but it made the hair on our necks stand up just like a horror movie should.
Can you name this horror movie?
Based on a novella by Clive Barker, this horror movie was a huge hit and grew into a massive franchise - with almost two dozen sequels, a planned TV series, and comic books. It made us look at puzzle boxes in a whole new way and made us to afraid to even try and open them - lest we also open a portal to hell. If you like your horror movies full of torture and gore then you'll know the name of this film!
Can you name this horror movie?
This movie opened with everyone's worst personal nightmare. The lead character, after being hospitalized following a bicycle accident, wakes up and finds himself all alone. And it's not just the hospital that's eerily empty - it seems that everyone in the world has just vanished overnight. Confused and alone, he must try to make his way to safety and luckily he finds a few friends along the way. Do you remember the name of this horror movie? Hint: there was a terrible viral outbreak while he was sleeping.
Can you name this horror movie?
Based on the best-selling book by Anne Rice this 1994 movie, starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, took the world by storm, receiving two Oscar nominations and becoming a firm cult favorite. In it, the lead character finds himself lost in the world after losing his family but he finds a man who offers to help him - by granting him the gift of immortality. But how do you live forever and ever when you are so desperately unhappy? If you've seen this film, you'll know how he deals with it.