This Is the Ultimate Quiz for Horror Movie Buffs

'Tis the spooky season to test your horror movie IQ. This quiz is designed to stump even the most dedicated horror fans...

Excluding the forthcoming Halloween films slated for 2021 and beyond, how many movies in total are part of the franchise?

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The Halloween franchise consists of eleven different films.

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The Halloween franchise consists of eleven different films.

True or false: Stephen King was unhappy with Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of The Shining (1980).

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True: King has expressed his many issues with the film over the years. In an interview with Deadline, King said, "In the book, [Jack Torrance is] a guy who’s struggling with his sanity and finally loses it. To me, that’s a tragedy. In the movie, there’s no tragedy because there's no real change."

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True: King has expressed his many issues with the film over the years. In an interview with Deadline, King said, "In the book, [Jack Torrance is] a guy who’s struggling with his sanity and finally loses it. To me, that’s a tragedy. In the movie, there’s no tragedy because there's no real change."

This writer, actor, and comedian was lauded for centering Black characters in recent horror films Get Out (2017) and Us (2019). What was their name?

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Jordan Peele is best known for his work in the horror and comedy genres.

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Jordan Peele is best known for his work in the horror and comedy genres.

Which of these movies was temporarily banned in the U.K.?

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All of these films, at one point or another, have been banned in the U.K. for a number of years due to the "video nasty" scare that took place during the early 1980s.

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All of these films, at one point or another, have been banned in the U.K. for a number of years due to the "video nasty" scare that took place during the early 1980s.

Why are they doing this?

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In The Strangers (2008), Kristen (Liv Tyler) asks Dollface, "Why are you doing this?" to which she replies, "Because you were home."

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In The Strangers (2008), Kristen (Liv Tyler) asks Dollface, "Why are you doing this?" to which she replies, "Because you were home."

In the movie Interview With a Vampire (1994), 11-year-old Kirsten Dunst was grossed out after having to kiss which famous actor on the cheek?

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Dunst didn't want to give Brad Pitt a kiss on the cheek, claiming he had "cooties."

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Dunst didn't want to give Brad Pitt a kiss on the cheek, claiming he had "cooties."

Misery (1990) relies on what classic horror trope?

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After famed author Paul Sheldon is in a car accident and breaks both his legs, he is held captive by a nurse named Annie Wilkes in her remote home.

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After famed author Paul Sheldon is in a car accident and breaks both his legs, he is held captive by a nurse named Annie Wilkes in her remote home.

What is the genre of horror in which most or a substantial part of the work is presented as if it were discovered through film or video recordings?

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The "found footage" genre was revolutionized by The Blair Witch Project (1999) in which documentary equipment and footage were found a year after the characters allegedly disappeared.

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The "found footage" genre was revolutionized by The Blair Witch Project (1999) in which documentary equipment and footage were found a year after the characters allegedly disappeared.

What was the original title of The Blob (1958)?

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The Blob was originally going to be titled The Glob, but cartoonist Walter Kelly had already beat them to the punch.

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The Blob was originally going to be titled The Glob, but cartoonist Walter Kelly had already beat them to the punch.

What is the name of Jason's mother in Friday the 13th (1980)?

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Pamela Voorhees is the vengeful mother of Jason Voorhees.

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Pamela Voorhees is the vengeful mother of Jason Voorhees.

In which original Halloween film is it revealed that Laurie Strode is Michael Myers' little sister?

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It is revealed in Halloween II that Laurie is Michael's younger sister.

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It is revealed in Halloween II that Laurie is Michael's younger sister.

In Scream (1996), what is Randy Meeks' number one rule for surviving a horror movie?

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Randy explains a set of crucial rules to surviving a horror movie during a party, one of which being that you can never, ever sleep with anyone.

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Randy explains a set of crucial rules to surviving a horror movie during a party, one of which being that you can never, ever sleep with anyone.

What is the name of the goat in The VVitch (2015)?

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Black Phillip is not a goat, but a man disguised as a goat, who inducts Thomasin into a witches' coven.

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Black Phillip is not a goat, but a man disguised as a goat, who inducts Thomasin into a witches' coven.

What year is listed on the black and white photograph in the final shot of The Shining?

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"The ballroom photograph at the very end suggests the reincarnation of Jack," said director Stanley Kubrick, meaning that Jack Torrance was the reincarnation of a staff member at the Overlook in 1921.

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"The ballroom photograph at the very end suggests the reincarnation of Jack," said director Stanley Kubrick, meaning that Jack Torrance was the reincarnation of a staff member at the Overlook in 1921.

What do the other students dump on Carrie at the prom in Carrie (1976)?

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Carrie is crowned prom queen due to the rigged election, but the celebration is cut short when she's doused with a bucket of pig's blood.

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Carrie is crowned prom queen due to the rigged election, but the celebration is cut short when she's doused with a bucket of pig's blood.

The set of which cult movie franchise was said to be cursed?

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The "Poltergeist curse" affected the cast and crew of the Poltergeist franchise. Over the course of three films, two of the actors passed away in tragic incidents.

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The "Poltergeist curse" affected the cast and crew of the Poltergeist franchise. Over the course of three films, two of the actors passed away in tragic incidents.

What weapon does Candyman use in 1992's Candyman?

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According to lore, the Candyman can be summoned by saying his name 5 times in a mirror, at which point he will appear and kill the summoner with a hook attached to his right arm.

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According to lore, the Candyman can be summoned by saying his name 5 times in a mirror, at which point he will appear and kill the summoner with a hook attached to his right arm.

What is the name of Leatherface's family in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise?

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The cannibalistic Sawyer family first appeared in 1974's Texas Chainsaw massacre.

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The cannibalistic Sawyer family first appeared in 1974's Texas Chainsaw massacre.

In The Ring (2002), how long does it take to die after watching the haunted videotape?

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People die seven days after watching the cursed videocassette, which is how long it took for Samara to die in the well.

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People die seven days after watching the cursed videocassette, which is how long it took for Samara to die in the well.

True or false: Due to the meager budget for Halloween (1978), the prop department used a William Shatner mask to create the horrifying mask donned by Michael Myers.

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True: Micahel Myers' mask was actually a William Shatner mask from The Devil's Rain (1975), which was altered by reshaping the eye holes and spray-painting the face white.

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True: Micahel Myers' mask was actually a William Shatner mask from The Devil's Rain (1975), which was altered by reshaping the eye holes and spray-painting the face white.

Which of these is not considered a subgenre of horror?

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There are dozens of subgenres of horror, ranging from gothic to gore to romance. However, "automatic" is not one of them.

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There are dozens of subgenres of horror, ranging from gothic to gore to romance. However, "automatic" is not one of them.

Which of these movies features a serial killer wearing a mask inspired by an Edvard Munch painting?

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The mask in Scream is based on the painting "The Scream" by Edvard Munch.

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The mask in Scream is based on the painting "The Scream" by Edvard Munch.

In which state does A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) take place?

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In A Nightmare on Elm Street, Freddy Krueger terrorizes the teenage residents of Springwood, Ohio in their dreams.

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In A Nightmare on Elm Street, Freddy Krueger terrorizes the teenage residents of Springwood, Ohio in their dreams.

True or false: The Hills Have Eyes (2006) was inspired by serial killer John Wayne Gacy.

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False: The Hills Have Eyes (2006) is a remake of Wes Craven's 1977 film of the same name, in which cannibals terrorize a suburban family stranded in the desert.

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False: The Hills Have Eyes (2006) is a remake of Wes Craven's 1977 film of the same name, in which cannibals terrorize a suburban family stranded in the desert.

In Poltergeist, what abducts Robbie Freeling through his bedroom window?

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Steven Freeling tells his son Robbie that he built their house next to a "very wise old tree" to protect them—but the tree comes to life during a thunderstorm and does the very opposite.

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Steven Freeling tells his son Robbie that he built their house next to a "very wise old tree" to protect them—but the tree comes to life during a thunderstorm and does the very opposite.

True or false: The film Vertigo (1958) caused some theaters to suggest that moviegoers subject to motion sickness sit in the aisle seats.

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False: Theaters recommended that patrons viewing The Blair Witch Project (1999) sat in the aisle seats if they were prone to motion sickness. 

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False: Theaters recommended that patrons viewing The Blair Witch Project (1999) sat in the aisle seats if they were prone to motion sickness. 

Which of these horror movies was filmed in only 7 days?

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Paranormal Activity was shot over the course of 7 days out of sequence. Peli shot the movie on a home video camera positioned on a tripod, eliminating the need for a crew.

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Paranormal Activity was shot over the course of 7 days out of sequence. Peli shot the movie on a home video camera positioned on a tripod, eliminating the need for a crew.

What is the name of the first-ever zombie movie?

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Victor Halpern's White Zombie, released in 1932, is cited as the first zombie film of its kind.

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Victor Halpern's White Zombie, released in 1932, is cited as the first zombie film of its kind.

Which of these horror films was nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award?

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The Exorcist was nominated for 10 different Oscar categories.

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The Exorcist was nominated for 10 different Oscar categories.

How many different actors played Frank Cotton in the first two Hellraiser films?

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Sean Chapman played Frank Cotton with skin; Oliver Smith played him without skin; Andrew Robinson played him in his brother's skin.

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Sean Chapman played Frank Cotton with skin; Oliver Smith played him without skin; Andrew Robinson played him in his brother's skin.

What is the name of the demon in The Exorcist?

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Pazuzu is the name of the main antagonist in The Exorcist. In ancient Mesopotamia, Pazuzu was the king of the demons.

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Pazuzu is the name of the main antagonist in The Exorcist. In ancient Mesopotamia, Pazuzu was the king of the demons.

True or false: John Kramer dies in Saw IV (2007).

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False: John Kramer dies in Saw III (2006).

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False: John Kramer dies in Saw III (2006).

What is the name of the apartment building into which Rosemary and Guy move?

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The apartment building was named "The Bramford" in an homage to Bram Stoker, creator of Dracula.

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The apartment building was named "The Bramford" in an homage to Bram Stoker, creator of Dracula.

Why was Colin Clive sitting in most of The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)?

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Colin Clive broke his leg in a horse-riding accident not long before filming began.

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Colin Clive broke his leg in a horse-riding accident not long before filming began.

What is the number of the room that Dick Hallorann tells Danny to stay away from in The Shining?

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Danny visits room 237 against Hallorann's advice and is attacked by a "crazy woman" who tried to strangle him.

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Danny visits room 237 against Hallorann's advice and is attacked by a "crazy woman" who tried to strangle him.

What happened to Damien's first nanny in The Omen?

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During Damien's fifth birthday party, his nanny, Holly, climbs to the roof of the Thorn estate and hangs herself in front of everyone. She tells Damien it's all for him.

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During Damien's fifth birthday party, his nanny, Holly, climbs to the roof of the Thorn estate and hangs herself in front of everyone. She tells Damien it's all for him.

What is the name of the demon who speaks to Isaac in Children of the Corn?

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Isaac relays the prophecies of He Who Walks Behind the Rows.

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Isaac relays the prophecies of He Who Walks Behind the Rows.

What was Pinhead's name before opening the Lament Configuration?

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British military officer Elliot Spencer was mutated into the Cenobite leader Pinhead after opening the Lament Configuration.

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British military officer Elliot Spencer was mutated into the Cenobite leader Pinhead after opening the Lament Configuration.

What was the first Hitchcock horror film to depict a woman wearing just a bra and a slip?

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In the opening scene of Psycho (1960), Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) was only wearing a white bra and half-slip. For 1960, that was about as risque as it got.

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In the opening scene of Psycho (1960), Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) was only wearing a white bra and half-slip. For 1960, that was about as risque as it got.

Why can't Michael Myers be killed?

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Michael is the victim of an ancient druid curse, which is why he exhibits inhuman strength and resiliency. Every child subjected to the curse of Thron must sacrifice their next of kin on the night of Samhain.

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Michael is the victim of an ancient druid curse, which is why he exhibits inhuman strength and resiliency. Every child subjected to the curse of Thron must sacrifice their next of kin on the night of Samhain.

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