+5 Best Horror Movie Trivia and Quizzes in United States

Welcome to the ultimate horror movie trivia quiz! If you're a fan of spine-chilling scares, blood-curdling screams, and heart-pounding suspense, then this quiz is tailor-made for you. Get ready to test your knowledge of all things horror on the big screen, from classic cult favorites to modern masterpieces that have kept audiences on the edge of their seats. As an American audience, you know that the US has a rich history of producing some of the most iconic and terrifying horror films in cinematic history. From the haunted halls of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" to the masked madness of Michael Myers in "Halloween," American horror movies have left an indelible mark on pop culture and the nightmares of viewers everywhere. Do you consider yourself a horror aficionado? Are you the go-to person for recommending the scariest films to your friends? Put your horror knowledge to the test with this quiz and see if you can survive the terror-filled trivia questions that await you. Whether you're a casual viewer who enjoys a good scare or a dedicated horror enthusiast who lives for the thrill of the unknown, this quiz is sure to challenge your wits and keep you on your toes. So grab your popcorn, turn off the lights, and prepare to dive into the dark and twisted world of American horror cinema. Are you ready to face your fears and prove yourself as the ultimate horror movie guru? Let's find out!

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Test Your Survival Skills With Our Iconic Zombie Films & Shows Quiz!

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  • According to most horror movies, what is the best way to kill a zombie?

    Destroying the brain

  • In the series "The Last of Us", what causes the zombie apocalypse?

    Fungus

  • Which Michael Jackson song was about monsters and zombies at midnight?

    Thriller

  • Who is considered the "Father of the modern zombie"?

    George A. Romero

  • By which term are Zombies known in "The Walking Dead"?

    Walkers

  • Which of these actors stars in the 2009 zombie comedy "Zombieland"?

    Woody Harrelson

  • Zombies originate from the folklore of which country?

    Haiti

  • Which cult film is credited as the origin of the modern zombie movie?

    Night of the Living Dead

  • What's the name of the main character in the iconic "Evil Dead" films?

    Ash Williams

  • Which TV network broadcasted The Walking Dead in the United States?

    AMC

  • What are the mutated humans called in I Am Legend (2007)?

    Darkseekers

  • What famous band recorded a song named after the novel Pet Sematary?

    The Ramones

  • "World War Z" is a book by which author?

    Max Brooks

  • What was the first film adaptation of the novel 'I Am Legend'?

    The Last Man on Earth

  • Who stars in the classic 1968 horror movie "Night of the Living Dead"?

    Duane Jones

  • Which actor left "The Walking Dead" after the 2018 season?

    Andrew Lincoln

  • What director created the zombie apocalypse genre?

    George A. Romero

  • In what year was the iconic film "Night of the Living Dead" released?

    1968

Test Your Courage with Our American Supernatural Films & Shows Quiz!

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  • Where is The Shining set?

    A hotel

  • Which of these supernatural films is about a house possessed by ghosts?

    Paranormal Activity

  • The film "The Exorcist" is based on a novel by whom?

    William Blatty

  • What 1990 supernatural romance film features Sam Wheat and Molly Jensen?

    Ghost

  • Which of these films takes place in a forest?

    The Blair Witch Project (1999)

  • Which of these quotes belongs to the movie "The Shining"?

    "Here's Johnny"

  • What are the paranormal investigators in The Conjuring called?

    Ed and Lorraine Warren

  • To boost ratings, what supernatural creature did "Dark Shadows" add?

    Vampire

  • Which is the name of Sam Winchester's brother in "Supernatural"?

    Dean

  • When was the first film in the horror franchise "Poltergeist" released?

    1982

  • What farm animal was used to create the demon noises in "The Exorcist"?

    Pig

  • Which of these horror film franchises premiered in the 21st century?

    Paranormal Activity

  • Which 2000 supernatural horror thriller starred Michelle Pfeiffer?

    What Lies Beneath

  • In the classic film The Omen, which type of animal attacks Damien's car?

    Baboons

  • What's the name of the haunted doll from "The Conjuring" Universe?

    Annabelle

  • In the Exorcist, what is the demon's name?

    Pazuzu

  • Which of these horror films had a sequel released in 2023?

    The Exorcist

  • Which modern horror movie famously terrified "The Exorcist" director?

    The Babadook

  • The Red Door is the last installment of which of these horror franchises?

    Insidious

  • Who plays Father Merrin in the classic horror film "The Exorcist"?

    Max Von Sydow

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  • Which was the name of the hotel in Alfred Hitchcock's horror film Psycho?

    Bates Motel

  • Which actress stars in the 2001 thriller "Mulholland Drive"?

    Naomi Watts

  • Which iconic filmmaker directed the 1976 thriller "Taxi Driver"?

    Martin Scorsese

  • Which actor from "The Godfather" stars in the 1990 thriller "Misery"?

    James Caan

  • Who played Patrick Bateman in the film adaptation of American Psycho?

    Christian Bale

  • Who directed the 50s thriller "Dial M for Murder"?

    Alfred Hitchcock

  • Who played Anton Chigurh in the thriller "No Country For Old Men"?

    Javier Bardem

  • In which film, set in a psychiatric hospital, starred Leonardo DiCaprio?

    Shutter Island

  • Which actor appeared in Basic Instinct and Fatal Attraction?

    Michael Douglas

  • Who says "You talkin' to me?" in the thriller Taxi Driver?

    Robert de Niro

  • Who played the part of Hannibal Lecter in "The Silence of the Lambs"?

    Anthony Hopkins

  • Who plays Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's classic 1960 film "Psycho"?

    Anthony Perkins

  • Who won the Oscar for Best Actress in 2011 for her role in Black Swan?

    Natalie Portman

  • Which actor stars alongside Morgan Freeman in the 1995 movie "Se7en"?

    Brad Pitt

  • Who played Clarice Starling in the 2001 film Hannibal?

    Julianne Moore

  • Who played the leading role in Hitchcock's "Vertigo"?

    James Stewart

  • How many Academy Awards did "The Silence of the Lambs" win?

    Five

  • Cole Sear was Haley Joel Osment's character name in which film?

    The Sixth Sense

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  • Which American horror author wrote "We Have Always Lived in the Castle"?

    Shirley Jackson

  • The cosmic entity called Cthulhu was imagined by what American author?

    H. P. Lovecraft

  • The Overlook Hotel is the setting for which Stephen King's novel?

    The Shining

  • Which type of bird did Edgar Allan Poe write about?

    Raven

  • Which of these Stephen King books is about an evil clown?

    It

  • Which of these horror authors wrote "The Masque of the Red Death"?

    Edgar Allan Poe

  • In which state was the creator of the Cthulhu mythos H.P. Lovecraft born?

    Rhode Island

  • Which animal is "Cujo" in a 1983 horror novel by Stephen King?

    Dog

  • The Baltimore Ravens' mascot is named after which American author?

    Edgar Allan Poe

  • What Stephen King's novel is about a writer and his biggest fan?

    Misery

  • In which major U.S. city was iconic American author Edgar Allan Poe born?

    Boston

  • Which author wrote the classic horror novel "The Haunting of Hill House"?

    Shirley Jackson

  • Where is Edgar Allan Poe's grave?

    Baltimore

  • Which 1950s car became infamous thanks to Stephen King's Christine?

    Plymouth Fury

  • Which of Edgar Allan Poe's works was written in memory of his wife?

    Annabel Lee

  • Who wrote the iconic 1978 post-apocalyptic novel "The Stand"?

    Stephen King

  • What did someone leave at Poe's grave every year from 1949 to 2009?

    Roses and a bottle of cognac

  • What was the first professional short story that Stephen King sold?

    The Glass Floor

  • What did both of Edgar Allan Poe's birth parents do for a living?

    Actors

  • In which U.S. city is the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum located?

    Baltimore