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Horror Movie Quiz: Scream Scene: Test Your Classic Horror Film Knowledge

Posted on October 6, 2024October 6, 2024 by Richard

Prepare yourself for the ultimate test of horror movie mastery! Our “Classic Horror Movies Quiz: 20 Spine-Chilling Questions” will plunge you into the darkest corners of cinema, from the demon-possessed halls of “The Exorcist” to the blood-soaked streets of “A Nightmare on Elm Street.” But beware – this isn’t for the faint of heart. Only the most devoted horror aficionados will triumph over our fiendishly crafted questions, delving into bone-chilling details that separate true masters of the macabre from mere mortals.

Horror Movie Quiz

1 / 20

What's the name of the demon-hunting family in "The Conjuring" series? 

2 / 20

In "Hereditary," what does Charlie make clicking sounds with? 

3 / 20

In "A Quiet Place," what sense do the monsters use to hunt? 

4 / 20

What's the profession of the main character in "The Babadook"? 

5 / 20

In "The Blair Witch Project," what do the characters find outside their tent? 

6 / 20

What's the name of the fictional town where "Stranger Things" is set? 

7 / 20

In "It," what form does Pennywise most often take? 

8 / 20

What's the occupation of Ash Williams in the "Evil Dead" franchise? 

9 / 20

In "Get Out," what's the name of the procedure used on black people? 

10 / 20

What's the name of the demon in "The Conjuring" universe? 

11 / 20

Which of these is NOT one of the rules for surviving a horror movie in "Scream"? 

12 / 20

In "The Silence of the Lambs," what's the nickname of the serial killer Hannibal Lecter helps catch?

13 / 20

What's the name of the camp where "Friday the 13th" takes place? 

14 / 20

Which horror film features a group of students who find a mysterious videotape? 

15 / 20

In "A Nightmare on Elm Street," what's the name of the killer who haunts dreams? 

16 / 20

What's the name of the killer doll in the "Child's Play" franchise? 

17 / 20

Which movie features the line "Here's Johnny!" ?

18 / 20

In "The Exorcist," what's the name of the possessed girl? 

19 / 20

What's the hotel's name in Stephen King's "The Shining"?

20 / 20

In "The Sixth Sense," what's the boy's famous line about seeing dead people? 

Your score is

The average score is 75%

0%

Here’s the scoring breakdown:
100%: Horror Mutant – Your knowledge is supernaturally good!
80-95%: Horror Expert – You’re well-versed in the art of terror.
65-75%: Casual Watcher – You know your horror, but there’s room to grow.
45-60%: Horror Hobbyist – You’re on your way, keep watching!
25-40%: Scaredy Cat – Time to face your fears and watch more horror.
0-20%: Horror Newbie – Welcome to the dark side; you have much to learn.

 

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