A familiar mask, a few notes of music, a glimpse of a spaceship—you can probably identify your favorite horror films in seconds. This quiz goes a little deeper, with 10 questions about the stories, artists, and production details behind some of the genre’s classics. How much do you remember beyond the scares?
Horror Movies
Michael Myers' mask in the original 'Halloween' (1978) was adapted from a mask of which actor?
Which demon possesses Regan in 'The Exorcist' (1973)?
Which band collaborated with Dario Argento on the score for the original 'Suspiria' (1977)?
What is the name of the commercial towing vessel in 'Alien' (1979)?
In 'The Wicker Man' (1973), Sergeant Howie travels to Summerisle to investigate what?
Which horror film won Oscars for Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Adapted Screenplay?
Which makeup effects artist worked on David Cronenberg's 'Videodrome' (1983)?
Which Japanese horror film features a piano that devours one of its victims?
Why did the original 'Night of the Living Dead' (1968) enter the public domain in the United States upon release?
At the beginning of John Carpenter's 'The Thing' (1982), how many men make up the American Antarctic research team?
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