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Dean Koontz Trivia

141 | Dean Koontz Trivia

Posted on October 6, 2021November 21, 2022 by Brian
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We are kicking off October with some Horror-themed episodes. This week, we’re covering Dean Koontz Trivia. That’s right, an entire episode dedicated to the life and works of Mr. Koontz. Buckle up and get ready for thirty trivia questions from the prolific author.

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Episode Transcript/Quiz

Show Introduction

It’s October and that means it’s time for something scary. And I mean something other than what’s going outside our homes.

Hey gang, I’m your host, Brian Rollins, and this is episode 141 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. This week, we’re starting off our Halloween episodes with one on that prolific writer, Dean Koontz.

As always, it’s three rounds of ten questions each. You’ve got 5 seconds to come up with an answer. If you’re playing with friends, just see who can shout out the answer fastest. If you need rules or score cards, visit the show’s website DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.

I think that covers the preface, so let’s dive into the questions.

The Dorky Round

1. Which Koontz book was adapted into a 2013 movie starring the late Anton Yelchin?

Odd Thomas

2. Which Dean Koontz novel spawned four movies from 1990 to 1998?

The Watchers

3. Peter O'Toole, Ben Affleck, and Rose McGowan starred in what 1998 Koontz adaptation?

Phantoms

4. What was the first Koontz novel to hit the NY Times Bestseller list?

Whispers in 1980

5. What Koontz novel was adapted into a 2013 movie starring Anton Yelchin?

Odd Thomas

6. What is Odd Thomas' supernatural ability?

He sees dead people

7. Which Koontz series begins with The Silent Corner?

The Jane Hawke series.

8. What Dean Koontz series began with Prodigal Son?

Frankenstein

9. Like Stephen King, Koontz once worked as a what?

High School Teacher

10. Dean Koontz' first film adaptation was what 1977 movie starring Julie Christie?

Demon Seed

The Geeky Round

1. Of all of Koontz's series, which contains the most novels?

Odd Thomas with 7 novels.

2. Koontz was president of what group from 1986 to 1987?

Horror Writers Association

3. Starting in 2008, Thomas Odd began appearing in graphic novels. What was the title of the first one?

In Odd We Trust

4. Starting in 2019, Koontz began producing what novella series for Amazon?

Nameless

5. In Odd Thomas, what is Stormy's real first name?

Bronwen

6. Fans have been waiting since 1999 for the third book in what Koontz trilogy?

The Moonlight Bay Trilogy.

7. What book adaptation starred Jeff Goldblum, Alicia Silverstone, and Christine Lahti?

Hideaway. It came out in 1995.

8. What novel was originally published as Darkness Comes?

Darkfall

9. What is the only novel published by Koontz in 2021?

The Other Emily

10. What is the name of the seventh and final book in the Odd Thomas series?

Saint Odd, published in 2015

The Nerdy Round

1. What is Koontz's middle name?

Ray (after his father)

2. Koontz published the Black Cat Mysteries under what pen name?

Brian Coffey

3. What was Koontz's first published novel?

Star Quest in 1968

4. Koontz wrote a screenplay for what 1970s cop show?

CHiPs. It was the season three episode, Counterfeit.

5. Koontz withdrew from the production of what 2004 film?

Frankenstein. Instead, he made a series of novels based on his concept.

6. Where was Dean Koontz born?

Everett, Pennsylvania

7. In Koontz's Frankenstein series, what is the name of the original creature?

Deucalion

8. What trilogy of novellas was republished as Darkest Desires?

The Makani Trilogy

9. Stephen Baldwin starred as both a mystery writer and his clone, an assassin, in what 1998 miniseries?

Mr. Murder

10. Before Scrubs, John C McGinley starred in what 1997 Koontz adaptation?

Intensity

Episode Conclusion

And that’s it for this week’s episode. I hope you had a good game. If not, well maybe it’s time to read a little more Dean Koontz. We’ll be back again next week with another Halloween episode. Here’s your clue:

What horror and paranormal author was born in New Orleans in 1941?

Are you seeing the pattern yet? I hope so. I hope to see you back here next Wednesday.

This has been episode 141 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. You can find us at DorkyGeekyNerdy.com. I’m your host, Brian Rollins. The music has been by Jason Shaw at Audionautix.com.

Thanks for listening.

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