Alright, so the other day I was feeling nostalgic and wanted to challenge myself. What better way to do that than with a deep dive into 80s horror movie trivia? I mean, that was the golden age of horror, right? Freddy, Jason, Chucky – those names alone send shivers down your spine.
First, I hit up the internet, just browsing around to see what kind of trivia questions I could find. I stumbled upon a few websites and started jotting down some interesting ones. Like, “What’s the name of the city in John Carpenter’s ‘The Fog’?” and “How many ‘Friday the 13th’ movies were there in the 80s?” Stuff like that. I wasn’t looking for anything too crazy, just some good old-fashioned trivia to test my knowledge.
Then, I made a list. Yeah, a physical list. Pen and paper, baby! I wrote down about 20 questions that I thought were pretty solid. Some were easy, some were a bit tougher. I even mixed in some multiple-choice ones to keep things interesting. I was getting pretty into it at this point.
Next, I decided to quiz myself. I covered up the answers and went through the questions one by one. Let me tell you, it was harder than I thought! I got most of them right, but there were a few that really stumped me. It was a humbling experience, to say the least. I won’t bore you with my score, let’s just say it was… acceptable.
- What is the name of the city in John Carpenter’s “The Fog”?
- How many “Friday the 13th” movies were released in the 1980s?
- Which horror icon made his debut in the 1984 film “A Nightmare on Elm Street”?
- In “The Evil Dead” (1981), what is the name of the book that unleashes the demonic forces?
- What is the name of the killer doll in the “Child’s Play” series, which began in 1988?
- Which 1980 horror film features a group of camp counselors being stalked and murdered?
- In “Poltergeist” (1982), what is the name of the family’s youngest daughter who communicates with the spirits?
- What is the name of the hotel in Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” (1980)?
- Which 1982 horror film, directed by Tobe Hooper and produced by Steven Spielberg, revolves around a haunted house built on an ancient burial ground?
- What is the tagline for the 1986 horror-comedy film “Critters”?
My 80s Horror Movie Trivia Questions
Afterward, I thought it would be fun to share my little quiz with some friends. I sent it out to a few buddies who I knew were also into 80s horror. We had a good laugh comparing our scores and arguing about some of the answers. It was a blast from the past, and it really made me appreciate those classic horror flicks even more.
So yeah, that’s how I spent my afternoon geeking out over 80s horror movie trivia. It was a fun little project, and it definitely brought back some memories. If you’re a fan of that era, I highly recommend giving it a try. You might be surprised at how much you remember… or don’t remember!
