Category: Brain Teasers

Trivia: Which actor made their big screen debut in “A Nightmare on Elm Street”?

Helena Bonham Carter
Johnny Depp
Brad Pitt
Winona Ryder

Correct Answer: Johnny Depp

So why is this answer correct? : Although Charlie Sheen was originally cast as Nancy’s boyfriend to be killed off by Freddy Krueger, his salary requirements were too high. The unknown actor Johnny Depp took his place. It was his first film, and his castmates remember him as being nervous and easily flustered, with a tendency to call Robert Englund, in full Freddy makeup, “sir.”

Trivia: What image is associated with the “Rocky Horror Picture Show”?

Jack-o’-lantern
Sheet ghost
Red lips
Black stilettos

Correct Answer: Red lips

So why is this answer correct? : Starring Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, and Tim Curry, the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” is a cult classic that continues to draw audiences every October. Perhaps it’s most instantly recognizable image is a pair of bright red lips against a black background. Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s trademark pout calls, “I see you shiver with antici … pation.”

Trivia: “Child’s Play” was inspired by what toy?

Beanie Babies
Slinky
Etch-a-Sketch
Cabbage Patch Kids

Correct Answer: Cabbage Patch Kids

So why is this answer correct? : The 1988 movie “Child’s Play” is centered around a villainous doll named Chucky, inspired by the Cabbage Patch Kids dolls of the 1980s. It took 11 people to control Chucky’s on-camera movements. The film sprung a horror movie franchise, with eight movies to date.

Trivia: What does Pennywise use to lure his victims in “It”?

A juggling act
A delicious meal
A beach ball
A red balloon

Correct Answer: A red balloon

So why is this answer correct? : With numerous adaptations throughout the years, Stephen King’s “It” and its terrifying clown villain, Pennywise, have long been haunting people’s nightmares. A red balloon heralds Pennywise’s presence, so it’s appropriate that King placed a red balloon in his own home’s window to celebrate the latest adaptations.

Trivia: Which Batman actor also starred as the titular character in “Beetlejuice”?

Val Kilmer
Michael Keaton
George Clooney
Christian Bale

Correct Answer: Michael Keaton

So why is this answer correct? : Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice” (1998) starred Michael Keaton as the titular character. The actor ad-libbed many of his lines, such as “Save that guy for later,” which made co-star Alec Baldwin laugh so hard that he thought he was going to choke.

Trivia: The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man appears in which ghostly film?

ParaNorman
Ghostbusters
Casper the Friendly Ghost
Hotel Transylvania

Correct Answer: Ghostbusters

So why is this answer correct? : The enormous Stay Puft Marshmallow Man nearly destroyed Manhattan during the climax of the ’80s classic, “Ghostbusters.” Despite the impressive cinematic display, the filmmakers did not use digital tools to create the sugary villain. The giant marshmallow was filled with almost 100 pounds of shaving cream and maneuvered by four puppeteers.

Trivia: What is the name of the disembodied hand in “The Addams Family”?

Lurch
Crawly
Phalange
Thing

Correct Answer: Thing

So why is this answer correct? : Ostensibly taking the place of a family dog, Thing is the Addams Family’s mysterious pet hand. Thing was played by magician Christopher Hart, who used his experience with sleight of hand magic to bring an amazing level of dexterity and expressiveness to the character.

Trivia: Which horror film was filmed in only eight days?

The Ring
Pet Sematary
The Blair Witch Project
Child’s Play

Correct Answer: The Blair Witch Project

So why is this answer correct? : The faux-documentary film, “The Blair Witch Project,” had an incredibly low budget and was shot in just eight days. Despite its small size and relatively unknown cast, the film exploded in popularity, earning approximately $250 million when it hit theaters.

Trivia: What does Charlie Brown get instead of candy on Halloween?

Rocks
Toothbrushes
Raisins
Eggs

Correct Answer: Rocks

So why is this answer correct? : When Charles Schulz mentioned giving Charlie Brown a rock for Halloween during the 1966 TV special “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!,” producer Lee Mendelson said it was too cruel. So, Schulz was a little more generous and decided Charlie would get three rocks. After the special aired on CBS, sympathetic viewers sent candy to Schulz’s studio.

Trivia: Bela Lugosi portrayed which fanged villain in a 1931 film?

Dracula
Chucky
Pennywise
Invisible Man

Correct Answer: Dracula

So why is this answer correct? : “Dracula” (1931) is considered a formative early horror film. The movie is based on a 1920s stage adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel and stars actor Bela Lugosi as the titular vampire. Lugosi also played Dracula in the stage version and was heralded for his on-screen portrayal of the fanged character.