Horror Movie Trivia Questions and Answers

Welcome to a realm of chills, thrills, and film facts sure to test your cinematic knowledge. Are you ready for the ultimate Horror Movie Trivia? Whether you are a casual viewer or a dedicated horror fan, this blog post will challenge your understanding of classic and contemporary horror films.

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Classic Horror Movie Trivia Questions

1. Who played the iconic role of Michael Myers in the original “Halloween” film?
2. “Psycho”, a classic horror movie, was inspired by the real-life crimes of which notorious serial killer?
3. What was the first horror movie ever made?
4. Who played the character of Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho”?
5. Who directed the legendary film “The Exorcist”?

Slasher Film Trivia Questions

6. In the “Friday the 13th” movies, what is the name of the camp where the majority of the killings take place?
7. What’s Freddy Krueger’s address in the “Nightmare on Elm Street” films?
8. Who is the main antagonist in the “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”?
9. What’s the original title of “Halloween”?
10. Who played the original “Leatherface” in the “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”?

Modern Horror Trivia Questions

11. Which horror movie franchise features the line, “Do you like scary movies?”
12. Who directed the 2017 horror film “Get Out”, which won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay?
13. Which ‘Friends’ actress made her film debut in the 1993 horror film “Leprechaun”?
14. What’s the name of the demon in the “Paranormal Activity” franchise?
15. What’s the highest-grossing horror movie of all time?

Cult Classic Horror Trivia Questions

16. What’s the name of the infamous bar in the cult classic, “From Dusk till Dawn”?
17. Who played Ash Williams in the “Evil Dead” series?
18. What is the name of the vampire leader in “The Lost Boys”?
19. What’s the name of the dog in the movie “The Thing”?
20. In “Cabin in the Woods”, how many deadly sins must be enacted for the ritual to be completed?

Supernatural Horror Trivia Questions

21. Which horror author wrote the novel that inspired “The Shining”?
22. In “The Sixth Sense”, what is the young boy’s famous line?
23. Who played Father Merrin in the original “The Exorcist” film?
24. What horror film features the line, “Here’s Johnny!”?
25. Who was the main character in the 2002 film “The Ring”?

80’s Horror Movie Trivia Questions

1. What is the name of the character played by Jamie Lee Curtis in the “Halloween” films?
2. Who directed the 1982 horror film “Poltergeist”?
3. What is the famous line in the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” film series whenever Freddy Krueger comes into the scene?
4. Which iconic 80’s horror movie features a young boy named Damien?
5. Who played the role of Jack Torrance in “The Shining”?

90’s Horror Movie Trivia Questions

6. In the 1996 film “Scream”, what is the rule number one as stated by the character Randy?
7. What’s the name of the serial killer in “Silence of the Lambs”?
8. In “The Blair Witch Project”, what item was left in a bundle as a warning to the documentary crew?
9. What is Chucky’s real name in the “Child’s Play” series?
10. Who directed “The Sixth Sense”?

Horror-Comedy Trivia Questions

11. Which horror-comedy film involves a giant demonic rabbit named Frank?
12. Who played the main character in the 2004 horror-comedy film “Shaun of the Dead”?
13. Which legendary film star played the hilarious role of “Elvis Presley” in “Bubba Ho-Tep”?
14. What is the name of the amusement park in “Zombieland”?
15. What is the main antagonist’s name in the 1987 horror-comedy film “The Monster Squad”?

Sci-Fi Horror Trivia Questions

16. What is the name of the giant, zombie-proof vehicle used by the survivors in “Dawn of the Dead”?
17. In “Alien”, what’s the name of the warship?
18. What is the alien species in the “Predator” series called?
19. In “A Quiet Place”, what attracts the creatures?
20. Who played Dr. Alan Grant in the 1993 film “Jurassic Park”?

Vampire Movie Trivia Questions

21. Who played the vampire Lestat in the film “Interview with the Vampire”?
22. In “The Lost Boys”, what kind of house do the vampires live in?
23. Who directed the vampire film “Nosferatu”?
24. In “Let the Right One In”, from which European country are the main characters?
25. What’s the name of the main character in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”?

HORROR MOVIE TRIVIA ANSWERS

Classic Horror Movie Trivia Answers

1. Nick Castle played Michael Myers in the original “Halloween”.
2. “Psycho” was inspired by the real-life crimes of Ed Gein.
3. The first horror movie ever made was the 1896 silent film “The House of the Devil”.
4. Anthony Perkins played the character of Norman Bates in “Psycho”.
5. William Friedkin directed “The Exorcist”.

Slasher Film Trivia Answers

6. In the “Friday the 13th” movies, the killings primarily occur at Camp Crystal Lake.
7. Freddy Krueger’s address in the “Nightmare on Elm Street” films is 1428 Elm Street.
8. The main antagonist in “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” is Leatherface.
9. The original title of “Halloween” was “The Babysitter Murders”.
10. Gunnar Hansen played the original “Leatherface” in the “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”.

Modern Horror Trivia Answers

11. The horror movie franchise “Scream” features the line, “Do you like scary movies?”
12. Jordan Peele directed “Get Out”.
13. Jennifer Aniston made her film debut in the horror film “Leprechaun”.
14. The demon in the “Paranormal Activity” franchise is named Toby.
15. “It” (2017) is the highest-grossing horror movie of all time.

Cult Classic Horror Trivia Answers

16. The name of the infamous bar in “From Dusk till Dawn” is the “Titty Twister”.
17. Bruce Campbell played Ash Williams in the “Evil Dead” series.
18. The vampire leader in “The Lost Boys” is named David, played by Kiefer Sutherland.
19. The dog’s name in “The Thing” is Jed.
20. In “Cabin in the Woods”, five deadly sins must be enacted for the ritual to be completed.

Supernatural Horror Trivia Answers

21. Stephen King wrote the novel that inspired “The Shining”.
22. In “The Sixth Sense”, the young boy says the famous line, “I see dead people.”
23. Max von Sydow played Father Merrin in the original “Exorcist” film.
24. “The Shining” features the line, “Here’s Johnny!”.
25. Naomi Watts was the main character in the 2002 film “The Ring”.

80’s Horror Movie Trivia Answers

1. Jamie Lee Curtis played Laurie Strode in the “Halloween” films.
2. “Poltergeist” was directed by Tobe Hooper but it’s often credited to Steven Spielberg who wrote and produced it.
3. Freddy Krueger’s famous line in the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” film series is “One, two, Freddy’s coming for you”.
4. The iconic 80’s horror movie featuring a young boy named Damien is “The Omen”.
5. Jack Nicholson played the role of Jack Torrance in “The Shining”.

90’s Horror Movie Trivia Answers

6. The rule number one in the 1996 film “Scream”, as stated by the character Randy, is “You can never have sex”.
7. The name of the serial killer in “Silence of the Lambs” is Hannibal Lecter.
8. In “The Blair Witch Project”, teeth were left in a bundle as a warning to the documentary crew.
9. Chucky’s real name in the “Child’s Play” series is Charles Lee Ray.
10. “The Sixth Sense” was directed by M. Night Shyamalan.

Horror-Comedy Trivia Answers

11. “Donnie Darko” is the horror-comedy film that involves a giant demonic rabbit named Frank.
12. Simon Pegg played the main character in “Shaun of the Dead”.
13. Bruce Campbell played “Elvis Presley” in “Bubba Ho-Tep”.
14. The name of the amusement park in “Zombieland” is Pacific Playland.
15. The main antagonist’s name in “The Monster Squad” is Count Dracula.

Sci-Fi Horror Trivia Answers

16. The giant, zombie-proof vehicle used by the survivors in “Dawn of the Dead” is named Dead Reckoning.
17. In “Alien”, the warship’s name is Nostromo.
18. The alien species in the “Predator” series is called Yautja.
19. In “A Quiet Place”, sound attracts the creatures.
20. Sam Neill played Dr. Alan Grant in “Jurassic Park”.

Vampire Movie Trivia Answers

21. Tom Cruise played the vampire Lestat in “Interview with the Vampire”.
22. In “The Lost Boys”, the vampires live in an abandoned hotel.
23. F. W. Murnau directed the vampire film “Nosferatu”.
24. The main characters in “Let the Right One In” are from Sweden.
25. The main character in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is Buffy Summers.

These 50 Horror Movie Trivia questions have offered a thrilling exploration through the dark and twisted corridors of the horror film genre. From the haunting classics that laid the foundation for this genre, through the bloody tales of the slasher films, the suspense-filled modern horror, to the chilling world of supernatural and sci-fi horrors, each question has uncovered a unique, intriguing fact or secret. Horror-comedy and vampire movies also made their presence felt, adding another layer of chilling excitement. Whether you’re a casual viewer or a die-hard horror fan, these questions provide a fun and interactive way to test and deepen your understanding of horror movies. It’s been a spine-tingling journey, but remember, the horror doesn’t end here. Continue to explore, learn, and enjoy the adrenaline-pumping world of horror films!