Think you know horror cinema’s groundbreaking films and visionary directors? This trivia explores the masterminds behind timeless movies that pushed boundaries and set new standards in the genre. Directors’ unique styles and storytelling have influenced the horror milieu tremendously.
The artistry of horror filmmaking goes beyond jump scares and creepy visuals. Delve into narratives, groundbreaking techniques, and the directors who brought them to life. Get ready to uncover fascinating backstories and discover what elevated these films into the pantheon of horror legends.
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Who directed Alien 3?
Joss Whedon
Joss Whedon
Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver
Wes Craven
Wes Craven
David Fincher
David Fincher
What horror movie was originally titled ‘The Babysitter Murders’?
Trick Or Treat
Trick Or Treat
Let The Right One In
Let The Right One In
Halloween
Halloween
A Nightmare On Elm Street
A Nightmare On Elm Street
What director urged Oren Peli to change the ending of ‘Paranormal Activity,’ which he did for the final cut?
Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson
Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg
Wes Craven
Wes Craven
James Cameron
James Cameron
The Stanley Kubrick horror movie ‘The Shining’ is based on a book by what author?
Dean Koontz
Dean Koontz
Clive Barker
Clive Barker
Stephen King
Stephen King
Bentley Little
Bentley Little
Which of these Stephen King films is the only one that King himself directed?
Christine
Christine
Maximum Overdrive
Maximum Overdrive
The Dead Zone
The Dead Zone
Pet Sematary
Pet Sematary
The movie ‘Final Destination’ is based on a rejected script written for what TV show?
The X-Files
The X-Files
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
General Hospital
General Hospital
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
What director actually got his head stuck in the mechanical shark as a joke that went wrong on the set of ‘Jaws’?
George Lucas
George Lucas
Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg
David Cronenberg
David Cronenberg
James Cameron
James Cameron
The film ‘Re-Animator’ is based on a story by what horror author?
Stephen King
Stephen King
. Lovecraft
. Lovecraft
Bill O’Reilly
Bill O’Reilly
Edgar Allen Poe
Edgar Allen Poe
In which story from ‘Twilight Zone: The Movie’ was someone killed on set during principle filming?
Kick The Can
Kick The Can
Nightmare On 20,000 Feet
Nightmare On 20,000 Feet
It’s A Good Life
It’s A Good Life
Time Out
Time Out
What horror movie was originally titled ‘Scary Movie’?
Scream
Scream
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Night Of The Living Dead
Night Of The Living Dead
The Cabin In The Woods
The Cabin In The Woods
Which of these horror sequels is not set in space in the future?
Hellraiser: Bloodline
Hellraiser: Bloodline
Halloween: Resurrection
Halloween: Resurrection
Critters 4
Critters 4
Jason X
Jason X
Who directed ‘The Shining’?
Stanley Kubrick
Stanley Kubrick
Francis Ford Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola
John Carpenter
John Carpenter
Wes Craven
Wes Craven
Which of the following is widely considered to be the first horror movie ever made?
The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera
Nosferatu
Nosferatu
The House of the Devil
The House of the Devil
Dracula
Dracula
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