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If you're holding a horror movie trivia night, you'll want to make sure that you include the best horror movie questions to challenge all your friends. If your friends or family members love scary movies, including questions about horror movies will help to really test their skills.
Movie trivia nights and quizzes are great for testing the memories and knowledge of people taking part in answering the questions. Movie-based topics can make the best type of trivia questions because there will be questions that everyone can answer, from movie buffs to people who have only seen a particular movie once.
If you're planning to add some great horror movie trivia to your next quiz, check out the fantastic questions below.
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8 Best horror movie trivia
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When planning a scary movie quiz night, you'll definitely want to make sure you include the toughest horror movie trivia questions. These are the questions which will really make your friends think and challenge them to search their horror movie knowledge. Take a look below to quickly see all of the top horror movie trivia questions.
1. What was the monster in 1954's 'Them'?
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Ants
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This black and white movie was made by Warner Bros. Pictures and is one of the first nuclea.
2. Which Stephen King story was turned into a terrifying 1976 Brian DePalma film?
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Carrie
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The novel was published in 1975 and changed Stephen King's life.
3. This vampire flick is a silent film from the 1920s. Name it.
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4. What Film Starred An Actor Who Actually Did Not Know He Acting For A Horror Movie?
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Danny Lloyd
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He starred in The Shining when he was 5 years old and retired from acting when he was thirteen.
5. What was almost the title of the Friday the 13th movies?
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Long Night at Camp Blood
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The original title has set the concept of the movie. It happened at Camp Crystal Lake where people are killed one by one.
6. How many people died in The Babadook?
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0
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None of the characters died in this psychological horror. Oskar died in a car accident when he drove Amelia to the hospital.
7. How did they shot the creepy walk of Samara in "The Ring"?
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Samara walked backwards
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The jerky walk is one of the things that makes Samara Morgan so scary.
8. How many people associated with The Exorcist died during production?
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9
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Before the release of the film, 2 actors died along with 7 other people associated with the cast and crew members. Eerily, when the set burned down, the only room left standing was Regan's.
4 Horror movie trivia for teens
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If you're creating a quiz which includes movie trivia for teens then you won't want to miss out on adding in some spooky horror movie questions. These questions are about movies that teens might have seen - movies that are scarier than kids' movies, but not as terrifying as some movies can be.
9. What film featured the tagline: "A ghost story for the minimum wage"?
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The Innkeepers
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The movie centers around low-paid workers.
10. Which horror film actress slept in bloody clothes for three days to nail the look of a gory scene?
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Sissy Spacek
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It's said that she slept in the clothes to ensure continuity while filming a certain scene.
11. How long did it take to film The Blair Witch Project?
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Eight days
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The majority of the movie was shot at Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County.
12. In what horror movie did the villain attack through dreams?
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Nightmare on Elm Street
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Freddie Krueger is indestructible in the dream world.
5 Fun horror movie trivia
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If you're hoping to add a little bit of humor or a small amount of silliness to your quiz, you need to check out these fun trivia questions. Although they are about horror movies, these questions aren't about the scariest parts of the movies and some of the answers are very amusing.
13. What perfume does Clarice Starling use?
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L'Air du Temps
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In The Silence of The Lambs, this is identified as a perfume sometimes worn by Clarice.
14. What’s the most difficult thing to do in a horror movie?
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Run without tripping
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Most of the time when people in horror movies run, they trip over to make the scene scarier.
15. How much screen time does Freddy Krueger get in the first A Nightmare on Elm Street movie?
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7 minutes
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Director Wes Craven has made his presence known throughout the movie with little onscreen time. Perfect example of less is more.
16. What horror movie required the purchase of 500 Florida frogs and 100 giant South American toads?
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The Frogs
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Anyone who has seen the movie The Frogs might be able to guess the answer to this question.
17. What classic horror movie features a serial killer in a William Shatner mask?
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Halloween
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Most people recognize the scary mask but not everyone knows that the mask was of William Shatner's face. Due to budget constraints, they bought the cheapest mask and spray-painted it white.
5 Easy horror movie trivia
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If the contestants in your quiz haven't seen loads of horror movies then these questions are perfect for them. Real scary movie buffs might find these easy trivia questions too simple, but there will be people who are pleased that you are including questions that can be answered by those who have only seen a few horror movies.
18. In Child’s Play, what kind (brand) of a toy is “Chucky?”
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“Good Guy” Doll
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The doll is very ironically named as it contains the spirit of a serial killer. Chucky was inspired by the talking dolls created by Playmates Toys.
19. In which bloody film does someone die from an alien spawn exploding out of their chest?
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Alien
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The actors in this scene weren't told what was going to happen so the cameras were able to record their real reactions.
20. To This Date, What Is The Highest-Grossing Steven King Film Adaptation?
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the remake of It
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The remake was released in 2017 and grossed a whopping $327.5 Million.
21. Which movie featured someone being eaten by a large shark?
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Jaws
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Jaws was released in 1975 and is a story about good and evil.
22. What movie portrays someone being stabbed to with a knife in the shower?
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Psycho
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The shower scene ran for only 45 seconds but this psychological thriller is one of the most well known scary movies.
5 Hard horror movie trivia
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Do you know anyone who seems to know everything about scary movies? These hard horror movie trivia questions are perfect for them, because they ask about things that not everyone will know. Hard movie trivia questions are great for times when you really want to challenge your friends and see just how much movie knowledge they have.
23. What Is The Name Of The Demon In The Exorcist?
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Pazuzu
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Pazuzu is a Babylonian demon and was known as the king of the demons of the wind.
24. Who Was It That Sued The Producers Of The Conjuring?
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Gerald Brittle
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He filed a $900M lawsuit because according to him, the movie infringed on his rights to create content about the Warrens. Fortunately for New Line Cinema, it was dismissed.
25. In Get Out, What Does Chris Use To Not Get Hypnotized?
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cotton
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He stuffed his ears with cotton so that he couldn't hear anything. However, according to hypnotherapists, one only needs to be uncooperative to get out of hypnotism.
26. How many versions of The Thing are there?
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3
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The Thing movies were released in 1951, 1982 and 2011.
27. A Nightmare on Elm Street takes place where?
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Springwood, Ohio
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This county only exists in the movie and not in real life.
4 80s horror movie trivia
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The 80s was one of the best decades for horror movies and most horror movie buffs know this. That's why many of them are great at 80s horror movie trivia - because they've seen scary movies from this time period again and again. Although these questions might seem like random movie trivia, your friends will really appreciate that you included them in your trivia night quiz.
28. What was the role of Steven Spielberg in the film Poltergeist?
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Writer and producer
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Although you might think he was the director, Spielberg was actually just the writer and producer of this movie.
29. How many movies in the "Friday the 13th" franchise were released in the 1980s?
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eight
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There have been 12 movies in the franchise so far but only eight were released in the 80s.
30. E.T. was originally conceived as a horror movie. What was the original title?
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Night Skies
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Originally, this movie was supposed to be a sequel for Close Encounters for the Third Kind but Steven Spielberg had second thoughts. It would have been a very different movie if E.T. was a terrifying horror.
31. What's the movie poster tagline for the House?
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Ding dong. You're dead
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This movie was released in 1986 and is known for being both a horror and a comedy.
6 90s horror movie trivia
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Random movie trivia questions can be super fun to answer and none more so than 90s horror movie questions when the people you're asking are big fans of scary movies. These 90s horror movie trivia questions will bring a sense of nostalgia to your quiz as people remember the 90s movies they've seen.
32. “Sometimes, dead is better.” Which horror movie is this famous quote from?
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Pet Semetary
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There are two versions of this movie - one released in 1982 and one in 2019.
33. Which category did the 'Silence of the Lambs' not win an Oscar?
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Best Supporting Actor
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The movie won five Oscars in total: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor.
34. What is the real name of the original killer in the 'Saw' series as Jigsaw?
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John Kramer
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Jigsaw is played by Tobin Bell and is commonly known as The Jigsaw Killer.
35. Which film is credited as “creating” the genre of found footage horror movies?
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Cannibal Holocaust
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This 1980 Italian movie has been called one of the most disturbing movies ever released.
36. How often does the Purge happen?
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Once a year
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The purge is held on 21st March each year, the night before the Spring equinox. This symbolizes renewing and rebirth.
37. What animal was Betty White's character feeding in Lake Placid?
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An alligator
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Special effects expert Stan Winston Studios, created this 32 ft long alligator.
7 Halloween horror movie trivia
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Halloween is an awesome time to have a horror movie quiz because everyone is already in the mood to watch spooky movies. There is a huge selection of Halloween trivia for movies to choose from, ranging from easy questions about movies that everyone has seen to more difficult questions about more obscure movies.
38. What is the name of the fictional serial killer in the 'Halloween' movie franchise?
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Michael Myers
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He first appears as a young boy and then as a man who returns to murder teenagers. He was played by screenwriter and director Nick Castle.
39. Which movie series is based on the real-life work of Ed & Lorraine Warren?
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The Conjuring
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They were self professed paranormal investigators and authors. They founded the New England Society for Psychic Research.
40. What is the lead character's name in 'The Badadook'?
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Amelia
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Amelia was played by Essie Davis in the 2014 movie.
41. In which movie is the classic line "I see dead people" iconically said?
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The Sixth Sense
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The line is said by Haley Joel Osment.
42. What was the name of Danny's imaginary friend in 'The Shining'?
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Tony
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Tony is also the name of Danny's stuffed toy dog. In Stephen King's book it is revealed that Tony is actually Danny's future self.
43. What is the name of the journalist played by Courteney Cox in the 'Scream' movies?
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Gale Weathers
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Gale appears in all movies of the Scream series. This series had a total of 4 films with an upcoming 5th sequel on 2022.
44. At the end of 'Poltergeist' what did the dad moved outside of the motel?
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A television
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The spirits reach the family through the television set so it's not surprising that he's concerned about having a television in the motel room.
How To Pick The best horror movie trivia
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With lots of questions to choose from, it can feel overwhelming to try to pick the best ones. However, choosing the most relevant questions for your quiz or trivia night shouldn't be difficult. Using the questions below, you'll be able to determine the best questions in practically no time.
1. How old are the people taking part?
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This is the most important question because it's likely that younger participants won't have seen as many horror movies as older ones. Unless they were born in a certain decade they might not have a good grasp of horror movies from the 80s or 90s, for example. However, older contestants may not have seen as many horror movies that have been released in recent years.
2. How many horror movies have they seen?
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Knowing how well they really know scary movies can help you choose the best questions. There is no point asking very difficult questions or choosing obscure movies if you know that they haven't seen lots of horror movies. You don't need to know the exact number of titles that they've watched, but it can be helpful to have a rough idea so that you don't create a horror movie trivia quiz which is too easy or difficult for them.
3. How long will your quiz last?
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Most quizzes start with the easiest questions and get harder as they go on. Knowing how long your quiz will last will help you choose the correct amount of questions and also allow you to get a good mix of easier and harder questions. It can be hard to put a definite timeframe on things, but having a vague idea can certainly help you choose from the best categories.
Downloadable List of Horror Movie Trivia
Here is a downloadable and printable jpg/pdf list of horror movie trivia (right click the image and select Save Image As...):
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In Conclusion
When planning a horror movie trivia night, you know that you'll have help from some of the best and trickiest trivia questions. Be sure to write down your favorite scary movie trivia so that you can include it in your quiz and test your contestants on their knowledge of scary motion pictures.
