For as long as storytelling has existed, tales that instill fear, suspense, and a sense of the unknown have captivated audiences. Horror, as a genre, taps into our primal fears, using various techniques to create a sense of unease, terror, and anticipation. Over the years, horror films have evolved, reflecting societal fears and concerns, while also drawing inspiration from folklore, myths, and sometimes, real-life events.
The realm of horror cinema is vast and diverse. From the silent eerie narratives of the early 20th century to the sophisticated psychological thrillers of today, horror movies have been a significant part of film history. They challenge our perceptions, test our limits, and often force us to confront the darker sides of humanity and the unknown. They might involve supernatural entities, like ghosts, demons, and monsters, or they might dive into the unsettling depths of human psychosis, revealing that sometimes, the most terrifying monsters are those within us.
This rich and varied history provides an ample playground for trivia enthusiasts. Horror movie trivia is not just a test of one’s knowledge but an exploration into the intricacies and nuances of the genre. Questions might range from details about classic films, iconic characters, and legendary directors, to inquiries about plot twists, special effects, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
Engaging in horror trivia can be a fun way to revisit beloved classics, discover lesser-known gems, and appreciate the evolution of the genre. Whether you’re a casual viewer or a die-hard fan, horror movie questions and answers can offer fascinating insights, spark debates, and even challenge preconceived notions. So, as you embark on this journey of horror movie trivia, prepare to delve deep into the shadows, confront your fears, and celebrate a genre that has, time and again, proven its enduring appeal.
Q. Which 1973 horror film features a young girl named Regan who becomes possessed?
A. The Exorcist
Q. Who played the character of Jack Torrance in the 1980 film “The Shining”?
A. Jack Nicholson
Q. What is the name of the killer doll in a series of horror films starting from 1988?
A. Chucky
Q. Which 1999 horror film was marketed as “found footage” of real events?
A. The Blair Witch Project
Q. In which film does a videotape curse its viewers with death within seven days?
A. The Ring
Q. Which 1984 horror film introduced the character Freddy Krueger?
A. A Nightmare on Elm Street
Q. Which horror franchise revolves around a series of deadly traps set by the Jigsaw killer?
A. Saw
Q. What are the creatures called that terrorize the town in “A Quiet Place”?
A. They are not given a specific name.
Q. Which horror film’s tagline was “In space, no one can hear you scream”?
A. Alien
Q. Who directed the psychological horror film “Get Out”?
A. Jordan Peele
Q. In which 1960 film does a woman steal money and check into a motel run by Norman Bates?
A. Psycho
Q. Which horror film is based on the fictional Overlook Hotel?
A. The Shining
Q. Which horror movie features a creature from a different dimension known as the Demogorgon?
A. It’s not a movie but a series – Stranger Things
Q. In which movie does a family find their home haunted by malevolent ghosts?
A. Poltergeist
Q. Who is the antagonist in the “Halloween” series?
A. Michael Myers
Q. What is the name of the hotel in “The Shining”?
A. The Overlook Hotel
Q. Which horror film revolves around a deadly game of truth or dare?
A. Truth or Dare
Q. What is the name of the clown in “It”?
A. Pennywise
Q. Which movie is about a haunted videotape that causes its viewers to die seven days after watching it?
A. The Ring
Q. Who is the primary antagonist in “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre”?
A. Leatherface
Q. Which 1975 film is about a man-eating great white shark?
A. Jaws
Q. What is the name of the sleep demon in “A Nightmare on Elm Street”?
A. Freddy Krueger
Q. Who is the director of the 1978 film “Halloween”?
A. John Carpenter
Q. What does Ash use to fight the dead in “Evil Dead”?
A. A chainsaw and a shotgun
Q. Which film revolves around a puzzle box that summons a group of pain-loving entities?
A. Hellraiser
Q. Who played the lead role of Lorraine Warren in “The Conjuring”?
A. Vera Farmiga
Q. In “Psycho,” where does Marion Crane hide the money she stole?
A. In a newspaper
Q. Which film is set in a post-apocalyptic world where sighted people are hunted by creatures?
A. Bird Box
Q. Which horror movie involves a cursed board game?
A. Ouija
Q. Who directed the 2004 horror film “Saw”?
A. James Wan
Q. What is the subtitle of the third “Insidious” film?
A. Chapter 3
Q. In which movie are people trapped in a house with zombies and must defend themselves?
A. Night of the Living Dead
Q. Who played the character Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”?
A. Tim Curry
Q. Which horror film features a possessed child named Damien?
A. The Omen
Q. In “Scream”, what is the name of the masked killer?
A. Ghostface
Q. Which movie involves a journalist investigating a mysterious videotape that seems to cause anyone who watches it to die?
A. The Ring
Q. Who directed the 1982 horror film “Poltergeist”?
A. Tobe Hooper
Q. In “The Exorcist”, what is the young girl’s name who becomes possessed?
A. Regan
Q. Which 1979 horror film is set aboard the commercial starship Nostromo?
A. Alien
Q. In “The Conjuring”, the haunted house is located in which US state?
A. Rhode Island
Q. Which film involves a haunted mirror that causes supernatural events?
A. Oculus
Q. Who is the villain in the “Friday the 13th” series?
A. Jason Voorhees
Q. Which movie is about a family that moves into a haunted house in Amityville, New York?
A. The Amityville Horror
Q. Which 1992 horror film was inspired by the urban legend of a supernatural killer appearing in the mirror?
A. Candyman
Q. What is the name of the camp in “Friday the 13th”?
A. Camp Crystal Lake
Q. In “Pet Sematary”, what kind of animal is Church?
A. A cat
Q. Which movie involves a social media game where the user receives commands from an anonymous community of “watchers”?
A. Nerve (though it’s more thriller than horror)
Q. Who wrote the novel “The Shining”, which was later adapted into a movie?
A. Stephen King
Q. Which horror film involves a prehistoric, giant shark?
A. The Meg
Q. What is the name of the doll in “Annabelle”?
A. Annabelle
Q. Which film involves a family terrorized by their doppelgängers?
A. Us
Q. Which film is about a deadly game where participants have to stay silent or be killed by creatures?
A. A Quiet Place
Q. What is the name of the haunted hotel in “1408”?
A. The Dolphin Hotel
Q. Which film features a spirit named Valak?
A. The Nun (though Valak also appears in other “Conjuring” universe films)
Q. What is the name of the possessed girl in “The Exorcism of Emily Rose”?
A. Emily Rose
Q. Which 2002 film involves a cursed video game?
A. Stay Alive
Q. Who directed “The Babadook”?
A. Jennifer Kent
Q. In which movie is the line “We have such sights to show you” famously spoken?
A. Hellraiser
Q. Which horror film involves a killer named Jigsaw who puts his victims through deadly puzzles?
A. Saw
Q. What does Samara crawl out of in “The Ring”?
A. A television
Q. Which movie is about five friends who travel to a cabin in the woods and unwittingly release flesh-possessing demons?
A. The Evil Dead
Q. Who directed the 1968 film “Rosemary’s Baby”?
A. Roman Polanski
Q. Which film involves a haunted house attraction that turns out to be genuinely deadly?
A. Hell Fest
Q. What type of supernatural creature is the antagonist in “Jeepers Creepers”?
A. The Creeper (a sort of demon)
Q. Which film revolves around a cursed videotape created by a woman named Sadako?
A. Ringu (Japanese version of The Ring)
Q. Who played the character of Ash Williams in “The Evil Dead”?
A. Bruce Campbell
Q. Which horror film involves a character named Annie Wilkes who is a fan turned captor?
A. Misery
Q. Who is the director of the 1974 film “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre”?
A. Tobe Hooper
Q. In which movie do a group of people receive invitations to a mysterious mansion for a “haunted house” night?
A. House on Haunted Hill
Q. Who played the character of Norman Bates in the 1960 film “Psycho”?
A. Anthony Perkins
Q. Which movie is about a young woman haunted by a creature that follows her after a sexual encounter?
A. It Follows
Q. Which film is about a group of documentary filmmakers who go to the Amazon rainforest and encounter cannibal tribes?
A. Cannibal Holocaust
Q. In “Child’s Play”, who is the serial killer that transfers his soul into the doll Chucky?
A. Charles Lee Ray
Q. Who directed the 1987 film “Hellraiser”?
A. Clive Barker
Q. What is the name of the hotel caretaker in “The Shining”?
A. Jack Torrance
Q. Which movie involves a phone call with the ominous message “seven days”?
A. The Ring
Q. Which film involves a serial killer named Buffalo Bill who skins his victims?
A. The Silence of the Lambs (though it’s more thriller than horror)
Certainly! Here are 32 more trivia questions on horror movies:
Q. Which horror film involves a cursed book known as the Necronomicon?
A. The Evil Dead
Q. Which film is about a boy named Cole who can see and communicate with the dead?
A. The Sixth Sense
Q. In which film does a character named Carrie have telekinetic powers?
A. Carrie
Q. Who is the ghostly antagonist in “The Grudge”?
A. Kayako
Q. In “28 Days Later”, what causes people to turn into aggressive, zombie-like creatures?
A. A virus
Q. Which film features a haunted house in Hillshire, England?
A. The Woman in Black
Q. What is the main creature that haunts the sewers in “It”?
A. Pennywise, the Dancing Clown
Q. Which horror film involves a girl named Regan playing with a Ouija board?
A. The Exorcist
Q. Who directed “Pan’s Labyrinth”, a dark fantasy horror film?
A. Guillermo del Toro
Q. Which horror film features a serial killer who haunts dreams?
A. A Nightmare on Elm Street
Q. In which film are characters trapped in a supermarket while surrounded by mist containing deadly creatures?
A. The Mist
Q. Which film involves a man named Seth Brundle turning into a fly?
A. The Fly
Q. In “Sinister”, what is the name of the pagan deity that consumes the souls of children?
A. Bughuul
Q. Who played Dracula in the 1992 film “Bram Stoker’s Dracula”?
A. Gary Oldman
Q. Which film is about a vampire who moves to England to spread the undead curse?
A. Dracula
Q. In “The Babadook”, what form does the titular entity primarily take?
A. A pop-up book
Q. Which film involves a priest and a novice sent by the Vatican to investigate the suicide of a young nun?
A. The Nun
Q. Which 2013 horror film is subtitled “The Last Key”?
A. Insidious: The Last Key (though it was released in 2018)
Q. Who played the titular character in the 1931 film “Frankenstein”?
A. Boris Karloff
Q. What do the children in “Village of the Damned” have in common?
A. They have glowing eyes and can control others with their minds.
Q. Which film is about a dollmaker and his wife who welcome a nun and several girls into their home, only to be terrorized by a doll?
A. Annabelle: Creation
Q. In “Hereditary”, what sound does Charlie frequently make?
A. A clicking sound with her tongue
Q. Who directed the 2019 horror film “Midsommar”?
A. Ari Aster
Q. Which horror film features a game of hide and seek that turns deadly on a bride’s wedding night?
A. Ready or Not
Q. In “The Others”, what is revealed about the main characters at the end of the movie?
A. They are ghosts.
Q. Which film involves a group of friends who are haunted by a supernatural entity after playing a game?
A. Truth or Dare
Q. Who directed the 2017 horror film “Get Out”?
A. Jordan Peele
Q. Which film is about a widowed mother and her son being tormented by a sinister presence?
A. The Babadook
Q. In which film does a family’s youngest son acquire strange paranormal abilities after falling into a coma?
A. Insidious
Q. Which film follows a couple who move into a house in which a series of murders were committed?
A. Amityville Horror
Q. Who played the role of Hannibal Lecter in “The Silence of the Lambs”?
A. Anthony Hopkins
Q. Which film is based on a Stephen King novel about a haunted hotel room?
A. 1408