The Ultimate Horror Quiz
Human nature has always been intrigued by the darker side, and many of us love to be terrified. From Television and Movies to Literature, real-life horrors, Myth and legends.
You’ll find 100 questions divided into 4 rounds, so gather your family or friends for some hideously macabre quizzing, if you dare!
Round 1
1 – ‘Lycan’ is the species name of which mythical creature?
2 – What were the names of the real-life‘ body snatchers’, in 1820’s Edinburgh?
3 – Which horror did St Patrick drive from Ireland?
4 – What creature is the ‘Beast of Bodmin Moor’?
5 – The UK folklore legend, ‘Black Shuck’, is what?
6 – Which ‘dog-like’, vampiric creature was first allegedly spotted in areas of the America’s in 1995?
7 – Which precious metal is the scourge of the Werewolf?
8 – How many ‘canonical’ victims did ‘Jack the Ripper’ claim – 5, 6 or 7?
9 – Which sixteenth century, Hungarian Countess is nicknamed ‘The Blood Countess’?
10 – The beast known as the ‘Manticore’ is a Lion with a Human head & sharp tail – True or False?
11 – What is the name of the murderous goblin, who protects the Anglo-Scottish border?
12 – The Kappa, is a murderous, humanoid, demon that resides in Japanese rivers – True or False?
13 – In which continent’s folklore did the ‘Ghoul’, a flesh eating, humanoid demon, originate?
14 – Which European, giant serpent of legend, is said to be able to kill with only a gaze?
15 – Which famous legendary creature from Himalayan folklore is also known as Meh-Teh?
16 – What are baby dragons usually referred to as?
17 – Which country is the water-dwelling beast, The Bunyip, said to live in?
18 – The Mandrake is a humanoid, root type creature that can kill with what?
19 – Which English Occultist and Illusionist was said to be in cahoots with the Devil?
20 – A Dybbuk, is a dislocated soul that has possessed another – True or False?
21 – The Minotaur, a half man, half bull hybrid, features in which ancient mythology?
22 – Where does the often mischievous Leprechaun, hide his ill-gotten gains?
23 – The true form of a Golem, is a clay monster, controlled by a vengeful master – True or False?
24 – What is the term used to name a beautiful female demon who seduces men and feeds on them?
25 – Jinn or Djinn, is another name for which magical, often nefarious spirit?
Round 2
1 – What is the name of Gomez and Morticia Addams’ first-born son?
2 – What is Season 3 of ‘American Horror Story’ entitled?
3 – Who is the star of ‘Ash versus the Evil Dead’, which follows on from the iconic ‘Evil Dead’ movies?
4 – Who is the baseball-bat wielding antagonist of ‘The Walking Dead’?
5 – Who is the main protagonist of the series ‘The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’?
6 – Horror TV show, ‘The Strain’, features which classic monster?
7 – Who was the creator of the X-Files?
8 – Which actor was the original host of ‘The Twilight Zone’?
9 – Who is the star of the 2015 TV show ‘The Frankenstein Chronicles’?
10 – What was the name of the 1992 mock horror documentary screened on British TV?
11 – The 1958, Boris Karloff series, ‘The Veil’, was never actually aired – True or False?
12 – Which director, lent his name to a TV Horror Anthology, popular in the 1970s and ’80s?
13 – The 2015 series, ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ was created by which actor and writer?
14 – Rock Star, David Bowie, acted as ‘The Host’ for season 2 of which Horror Anthology series?
15 – Who plays the titular character in the TV series, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’?
16 – Cult British horror Anthology ‘Urban Gothic’, was first broadcast on which British TV Channel?
17 – Which long running paranormal series, featuring the Winchester brothers, first aired in 2005?
18 – Which 2000’s series depicted the life of CSI investigator turned serial killer?
19 – The ‘Vampire Diaries’ spawned which spin-off show?
20 – The Series ‘Bates Motel’, acted as a prequel to which famous horror movie?
21 – What is the name of the sci-fi/ horror series, written by British Comedian, Charlie Brooker?
22 – What is the name of the series, that sees a Werewolf, Ghost and a Vampire, sharing a flat?
23 – Which classic horror creature, was Herman Munster, a version of?
24 – ‘Penny Dreadful’, the gothic horror series, starred which former James Bond?
25 – Which foul-mouthed, comic book anti-hero was featured in an eponymous TV series in 2014?
Round 3
1 – Who wrote the controversial, ‘American Psycho’?
2 – Where in the UK did Dracula first land?
3 – What horror is the author, Max Brookes, known for writing about?
4 – What is the name of Dr. Frankenstein’s assistant?
5 – Which famous literary duo came face to face with the terrifying ‘Hound of the Baskervilles’?
6 – Where is the ‘Haunting’ in Shirley Jackson’s terrifying novel?
7 – Who is Dr. Jekyll’s crazy alter-ego?
8 – Who wrote, the ghostly, ‘The Turn of the Screw’?
9 – Which William Peter Blatty novel caused an international scandal when it was adapted for film?
10 – What was Stephen King’s first Published Novel?
11 – In which novel did Dr. Hannibal Lecter first appear?
12 – Which famous horror author is responsible for the entire Cthulhu mythos?
13 – Which bird features in the title of, one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous works?
14 – Which famous author, associated with sci-fi, wrote ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’?
15 – ‘Omega Man’ was the first movie adaptation of the novel ‘I am Legend’ – True or False?
16 – In which Stephen King Novel does an author become the victim of the story?
17 – Who wrote the spooky story, ‘The Woman in Black’?
18 – Which British horror novelist is responsible for books such as ‘The Rats’ and ‘Survivor’?
19 – ‘The Grownup’ is a supernatural novel by ‘Gone Girl’ author Gillian Flynn – True or False?
20 – Which creatures appear in John Ajvide Lindqvist’s novel ‘Let the Right One In’?
21 – ‘Interview With a Vampire’ was written by which famous horror author?
22 – Which real-life incident is the backbone for the, fictionalized graphic novel ‘From Hell?’
23 – Which British horror director, also wrote the scary anthology, ‘The Books of Blood’?
24 – What is the nationality of prolific horror author, Dean Kootz?
25 – Who is horror and fantasy author ‘Joe Hill’s’ famous father?
Round 4
1 – Which movie features ‘The Overlook Hotel’?
2 – In which horror movie franchise does ‘Jigsaw’ act as a major antagonist?
3 – What street is Freddy Krueger’s favourite haunt?
4 – From which country did the original ‘Ringu’ originate?
5 – George A Romero is famous for directing movies, featuring which terrifying Monster?
6 – What terrorizes the inhabitants of the town of Perfection, in the cult movie ‘Tremors’?
7 – In which country was, found footage, horror movie ‘(REC)’ made?
8 – The 2001 horror movie, ‘Ginger Snaps’ puts a new twist on which classic monster?
9 – Which director is responsible for movies such as ‘Poltergeist’ and ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’?
10 – The rescue of what type of animal sets events spiralling in John Carpenter’s ‘The Thing’?
11 – Which city does the ‘American Werewolf’ visit in John Landis’ seminal comedy-horror?
12 – What is the title of the movie that is a direct follow-up to ‘The Shining’?
13 – Which Italian, directed the movies ‘Suspiria’ and ‘The Bird with the Crystal Plumage’?
14 – Which cult actor is the star of HP Lovecraft vehicle, ‘Re-Animator’?
15 – Jeff Goldblum stars in which, 1986, body-horror masterpiece?
16 – 2017’s horror movie ‘Raw’, tackles which terrifying and taboo subject?
17 – Who plays Rosemary Woodhouse, in the classical, satanic horror movie, ‘Rosemary’s Baby’?
18 – The 2019 psychological horror ‘The Lighthouse’ is filmed in black and white – True or False?
19 – The modern horror movie, ‘The Babadook’ is set in which country?
20 – The classic horror movie, ‘Nosferatu’ was released in 1930 – True or False?
21 – Which Jordan Peele movie mixes themes of modern racism with classic horror movie tropes?
22 – Which 1973 horror movie, that even had its trailer banned, was released in the UK on March 16th 1974?
23 – The 2019 horror movie ‘Midsommer’ features what type of terrifying threat?
24 – ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ features which future Marvel Universe Star?
25 – Jason Vorhees is the antagonist of which series of slasher movies?
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