Only A True Horror Movie Fan Can Name All Of These Classics In One Try
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People love movies. They love to get together with one another and experience the cinematography, the plots and the special effects. People also love to be scared and that's where this genre comes in. This genre has been around since as early as the 1800's and the storylines are anywhere from impressive and eye-opening to cheesy and laughable. Nonetheless, Hollywood has captivated fans with many types of these movies throughout the years and by now we know what the classics are and aren't. What makes a film a classic? A classic is any film that has stood the test of time and influenced others after them. A classic is what fans go back to and watch over and over again.
Since Halloween is coming up next month, we thought it'd be appropriate to test the skills of the ultimate movie fans of this genre. Some of these classics are old, while others are from the newer wave of classics. Some people say they are fanatics and obsessed with this genre, but this quiz will truly put them to the test of figuring out if they know their stuff. Go ahead and try to get a perfect score at the end, it's harder than it seems.
What movie is this?
This classic was one of the first of its kind. It was highly influential, even though it was a silent film. The story is simple and introduces one of the most iconic monsters of all time. The main character, Count Orlok, is the star of the show and is just trying to find a home of his own. The release date goes way back to June 3rd, 1929 and originated by iconic storyteller, Bram Stoker and director, F.W. Murnau. All fans of this genre should be quite familiar with this one.
What movie is this?
This classic was a brand new take on this genre in the 1970's. Since it was so fresh and new, it was also one of the most profitable movies ever made. What made and still makes this movie so popular amongst its audience is the fact that it's based off of true events. It's about a little girl (Linda Blair) who starts to act...off. Turns out, the levitating and speaking in a different language wasn't just her hobbies, she was taken over by a spirit.
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Over time, a lot of movies surrounding the topic of coming back to life has been put on the silver screen. A lot of them start out as a virus and slowly, but surely attack the rest of the world, leaving them with no hope. This independent film broke a lot of rules in 1968 and is still a cult classic when it comes to these types of films. A lot of people have tried remaking something like this, but few have succeeded in doing so.
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After someone watches a movie, they might take a quote or two and remember them for the rest of their lives. This 1980 film had a few of those and one in particular. Jack Nicholson plays the aspiring writer that is recovering from drinking too much. He brings his family to the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado for some peace and quiet. Turns out, it was anything but that. This classic was produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick and co-written with Diane Johnson.
What movie is this?
The woman in the picture starts out on the run from her employer after she steals a lump sum of money from him. Like a typical movie in this genre, a storm hits, which causes the character in question to pull over to the nearest rest stop. In this woman's case, a certain motel is the closest stop she can make. What she doesn't know is that the owners are a little weird, with a love for taxidermy and his mother.
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In the 1980's, this classic starred actress Goldie Hawn's long-term partner. There's nothing more frightening than a movie based in a desolate area where no one can help. This movie was set in Antarctica where a group of American scientists come face-to-face with an otherworldly creature. It can take the shape of its victim and it definitely isn't friendly. The actor in the picture must try with his team to stay alive and fight this thing that is trying to take over their camp.
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This film spawned in 1956 and has aged, but remains memorable. Set in California, a local doctor is baffled when several of his patients come to him complaining of something very odd: their significant others aren't their loved ones anymore. Every single one of them come with the same symptoms and they come to terms with the fact that nothing is what it seems. Aliens have taken over the small town and a solution must be found in order to eliminate them.
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This memorable classic had its early audience reeling after its big debut. This film came out in 1991 and starred Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins. Foster played a top-of-her-class FBI trainee that is asked to track down someone with a little help from a certain incarcerated doctor with a certain taste pallet. This movie spawned a few more films after its success and unfortunately didn't star Jodie Foster, but kept the iconic Anthony Hopkins to rein on his infamous character.
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Back in 1982, this supernatural thriller was an instant classic. Directed by Tobe Hooper and producer Steven Spielberg, this is the first entry of its successful franchise. Set in a California suburb, this plot focuses on a family whose home is taken over by ghosts that want the youngest daughter. This film made it on lists such as the "American Film Institute's 100 Years...100 Thrills" chart. Fun fact: this film was initially supposed to be a sequel to another franchise in this genre.
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This film has some odd suspicions around it. Supposedly the film production was cursed and is considered to have one of the worst movie curses of all time. This classic was a 1976 supernatural film that is focused on a "innocent" little boy. His supposed dad replaced him with his biological son at birth and awakens the devil himself in this little boy. As this boy grows up, mysterious situations start happening that stem from Damien, a wolf in sheep's clothing.
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This 1963 iconic classic was directed by another icon, Alfred Hitchcock and was loosely based off of a book by Daphne du Maurier. Based in California, the locals start noticing weird patterns and droves of birds in the course of a few days. The birds are acting erraticaly and start to attack people. If anyone is unsure of birds before seeing this movie, they will most likely be sure about how they feel afterwards. Any movie with animals involved is that much more interesting to its viewers.
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This film was directed by famous director Roman Polanski, who had quite the imagination when he created this one. This film takes some patience to get to the good stuff, but nonetheless, is iconic and has been remade since the original in 1968. This film revolves around the occult and giving birth to something...not natural. It's not a mystery in terms of what's going down throughout the film and all the audience can do is pray and watch it unfold.
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There's something about taking something good and bad and putting them together that makes a film extremely off-putting. Surrounding it around a cheerful holiday isn't quite what a film goer is used to and in this case, it was smart in the mid-1970's. The film centers on a group of sorority girls that don't see the odd calls coming. They are continuously called by a stranger and at some point, the situation turns ugly. This film paved the way for other slasher movies such as Scream.
What movie is this?
One of the most recognizable (to us) and popular films in the industry has got to be this one. Based on "true events," this film came busting out onto the scene in 1974. Deeming it being real is half the reason why this film is so popular and back in the day, it stood on its own for that reason. Director Tobe Hooper serves up a combination of power tools, masks and the gang of oblivious young in's to be the main event for this timeless film.
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This movie is timeless, a little bit spooky and hilarious all at the same time. Bruce Campbell stars in this film and throughout this amazing franchise. Starting out on only a low budget and some sub-par cameras, this movie came to life and set the standards for films like this in that decade. Somehow being secluded in a small cabin in the woods, while playing an old tape recorder is what gets an audience going. It goes a step further when Ash's girlfriend falls victim to what's hunting them.
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This instant classic was adapted from a popular Stephen King novel. It involves an odd, withdrawn teen trying to get through high school without making any waves. Her mother doesn't help as she is almost a cult-like religious fanatic that tries to hide her daughter away from the world. Turns out, this teen has powers that she may or may be able to control. In the end, she uses them against her school mates after they make fun of her and set her up as Prom Queen.
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Originally named "The Babysitter Murders", this is another film that has aged with grace and continues to be a fan-favorite. In fact, a new addition is coming out soon. Over the years, this franchise is a staple around All Hallows Eve and Jamie Lee Curtis continues to impress us in each film. Also, it's proof that slasher-like films never go out of style. John Carpenter is the brains behind this incredibly successful franchise, the antagonist is Michael Myers and these films are proof that the person in the mask never needs to run.
What movie is this?
This futuristic science-fiction film has been a pedestal for basically every other science-fiction based film that came after this franchise. Directed by Ridley Scott and written by Dan O'Bannon, this film follows a crew up to space where they come face-to-face with an extraterrestrial being on their ship that isn't there to become friends or equals. It stars actress Sigourney Weaver and boosted her future to star status. This original was so popular that it spawned six other incredible films to date.
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This film came out in 1959 and more than likely paved the way for future films revolving around haunted houses. Written by Robb White, this film stars actor Vincent Price (Frederick Loren) and Carol Ohmart (Annabell Loren) and revolves around oddball millionaire Loren "inviting" five unsuspecting guests to his wife's birthday party. They're promised a hefty money payout in the morning if they can survive the night. While this seems like a piece of cake, everyone becomes trapped and haunted by the house itself.
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Having nightmares as a child or an adult can be bothersome and luckily for us, Wes Craven made sure of it. This film came out in 1984 and Johnny Depp was casted in it. This is a classic "monster chasing after teenagers that make all the wrong decisions" film and we love it because of that. The kicker is, is that this "man" attacks them in their dreams and there's nothing they can do about it. This franchise was before its time with special effects and was extremely popular because of it.
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This film is the OG of this genre and it's the very first adaptation of what a film crew and a few amateur actors pulled together. This international film literally led the way for each and every other movie to date. It was released on Christmas Eve in 1896 and really, we can't even believe people had a working video player at that time. It's a story about an encounter with the underworld on Earth, simple as that. It was only a mere three minutes in length.
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This one might be a huge giveaway because it's so popular and had shaped the "found footage" genre entirely. This film might not be one of the oldest, but it's definitely one of the most memorable. It was written, edited and directed by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez and had only a small budget of $60,000. It's a simple premise of three students traveling to a small town and finding out more about the Blair Witch. What happens throughout the film isn't natural.
What movie is this?
Taking an idea for a movie that could possibly happen is one of the most popular categories within this genre. A monster in the ocean, a group of unsuspecting beachgoers and a small-town sheriff trying to do good by his community is the perfect combination in this 1975 classic. What's even better is that this film was directed by the uber-famous Steven Spielberg and we have to say, he did a very good job for that time period. After the success, this movie led to a complete franchise that paved the way for other movies involving animals.
What movie is this?
This 1963 classic is sure to push anyone away from wanting to stay in a beautiful old mansion. It's been remade since and even that adaptation was very well done. It starts out an anthropologist taking two women to an old mansion. The anthropologist, Dr. Markway, is interested in psychic phenomenas and believes that inviting these women to this mansion will further educate him on the subject. It turns out, the study never actually happened because of the bumps in the night and spirits calling out to one of the women.
What movie is this?
In 1996, it all started with a phone call to Drew Barrymore...in a film of course. This slasher film has earned its spot as a more recent classic and for good reason. Wes Craven was the brains behind this film and shaped how these films were portrayed because of this film and many others. This is one of those movies that will get jumps and laughs in the same sitting. It's a simple premise of a masked person stalking high school students; what more could we want?
What movie is this?
This 1931 film is what introduced us all to one of the most iconic monsters in all the land. An obsessed doctor attempts to create life by taking parts from the deceased and making another. Turns out, it worked, but also didn't when his creation escapes. Directed by James Whale and produced by Carl Laemmle Jr., this film earns its eternal spot as one of the most memorable and successful films ever made. He's a creature unlike any others, but has inspired so many.
What movie is this?
Traveling back to 1954, this film is another one that never goes out of style. From the costumes, to the story, to the acting, this film had stood the test of time. This is another film about oblivious people traveling to search for something they probably should've left alone...but that's never fun. Scientists find that they should've stayed home instead of traveling to foreign lands to find this creature. It's also a slice of a love story when the creature falls for the female in the group.
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In 1988, the start of this specific franchise gave us all the serious creeps. It also made us extremely weary of our toys and we can thank director Tom Holland and creator Don Mancini for that. When a felon ends up deceased after a face-off with a cop, he uses black magic to transfer himself into a doll before he leaves this world. A unsuspecting mother buys this doll for her son and well, we know nothing good happens after that.
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Speaking of children, this is another film that revolves around the bad and the innocent. This film came out in 1984 and was directed by Fritz Kiersch and derived by a Stephen King short story in 1977. It revolves around a physician and his girlfriend who venture across the Midwest for his new job. Along the way, they come across a spooky find and go looking for help from the closest town. They only find kids there that definitely don't offer them help.
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When 1941 rolled around, Hollywood was already pretty successful when it came to making movies. In the tier of Dracula, Frankenstein and the Creature from the Black Lagoon, this film introduced another legend. Directed by George Waggner and screenplay by Curt Siodmak, this film revolved around a man whose brother just passed away. He returns to Wales and reconciles with his father while there, visits an antique shop. While at the shop, he purchases a silver walking cane. From there, heck breaks loose, he runs into a gypsy and turns into a creature of the night.
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In 1977, director Dario Argento came out with this film. A woman named Suzy travels to Germany to attend ballet school. She arrives at the school late and notices another student fleeing from the school. After that situation, she starts school the next morning and begins feeling ill and starts hearing weird noises. Along the way, she starts to learn about the underlining secrets of the academy. It's a movie that stands on its own and has been remade since with actress Dakota Johnson.
What movie is this?
The original was released in 1980 and the director was Sean S. Cunningham. The story started at a camp named Camp Crystal Lake. It was located in a secluded woodsy area and the locals were superstitious about it. Of course, a bunch of fresh-faced teenagers ignored the locals and went ahead and visited it anyways. This film pays ode to the slasher category within the genre and a monster/man named Jason Voorhees stalks the teenagers until there are basically none left.
What movie is this?
Remade from the film, Ringu, this adapted film is definitely not about a piece of jewelry. It starts out as two girls hanging out at a house all alone. The phone rings and one of them answers. Because of their previous weekend endeavors, they are in grave danger. When reporter Rachel Keller finds out that one of the girls was her niece, she decides to figure out what's going on. Keller tracks down the video and watches it herself...not a smart decision.
What movie is this?
In 1999, M. Night Shyamalan directed one of his finest pieces of work. Starring Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment, this film has stood on its own for almost a full decade. It's a storyline unlike all others and told the story of a young boy haunted with a dark secret. After his life is disrupted because of it, he starts seeing Dr. Malcolm Crowe to deal with his anguish. What happens at the end is an incredible realization that no one could see it coming.
What movie is this?
When this film came out in 1992, it was game-changer. As any film involving a vampire character is, this one paved the way for many others to come after it. Set in a 15th-century world, Count Dracula is condemned to live off the blood of the living forever. Basically, it's the original story of how Count Dracula came to be. Directors Francis Ford Coppola and Karl Freund did a great job of capturing how Dracula was meant to be portrayed.