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160 | 1980s Horror Movie Trivia

Posted on February 16, 2022March 14, 2022 by Brian
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Snuggle up with someone because it’s about to get a little scary. This week, we’re heading back in time with some 1980s Horror Movie Trivia. Some were good, some were bad, and some were weird. Like really weird.

As always, it’s three rounds of ten questions each. Good luck! Also, this is our last regular episode before the Season Three finale. If you’re looking to study for the final exam, now is the time to start!

When you’re done with 1980s horror movie trivia, be sure to check out our other horror episodes. And then hit the rest of the series, if you haven’t done so already.

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  • FriGay the 13th Podcast
  • Decades of Horror: The 1980s
  • Bodycount: A Horror Podcast

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Episode Transcript/Quiz

Episode Intro

Snuggle up with someone because we’re turning off the lights and putting on something scary.

Hey gang, I’m your host, Brian Rollins and this is episode 160 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. For our last regular episode of Season Three, we’ve got thirty questions about horror movies of the 1980s. Some were good, some were bad, and some were…weird. Like, really weird.

But good, bad, or whatever, we’ve got them covered in thirty trivia questions. If you need rules or scorecards, visit DorkyGeekyNerdy.com to get some. 

I think that covers the opening titles, let the feature film begin.

The Dorky Round

1. What horror franchise kicked off in 1980 and starred Betsy Palmer and a then-unknown, Kevin Bacon?

Friday the 13th

2. Stanley Kubrick directed what 1980 adaptation of a Stephen King novel?

The Shining

3. Sam Raimi made his feature film directorial debut with what movie?

The Evil Dead

4. George Romero directed what Stephen King anthology movie?

Creepshow

5. What 1983 Stephen King adaptation starred Christopher Walken?

The Dead Zone

6. Sigourney Weaver received her first Academy Award nomination for her role in what movie?

Aliens

7. The Coreys (Haim and Feldman) starred in what 1987 vampire movie?

The Lost Boys

8. What 1987 movie gave us the line, 'Wolfman's Got Nards'?

The Monster Squad

9. What 1988 movie introduced us to the psychopathic doll named Chuckie?

Child’s Play

10. What 1983 movie features a rabid, killer Saint Bernard dog?

Cujo

The Geeky Round

1. Joe Dante directed what 1981 werewolf movie?

The Howling

2. What 1982 movie is an adaptation of the Joseph Campbell story, 'Who Goes There?'

The Thing

3. Chris Sarandon starred in what 1985 vampire movie?

Fright Night

4. What movie marks the first on-screen appearance of Dr. Hannibal Lektor?

Manhunter

5. David Cronenberg has a cameo as a gynecologist in what 1986 movie?

The Fly

6. What 1987 movie was subtitled, 'Dream Warriors'?

Nightmare on Elm Street III

7. Clive Barker wrote and directed what 1987 film?

Hellraiser

8. What 1982 film gets its name from the German for 'noisy spirit'?

Poltergeist

9. What 1985 movie featured a delicious, yet deadly, goo?

The Stuff

10. Emilio Estevez starred in what 1986 movie, directed by Stephen King?

Maximum Overdrive

The Nerdy Round

1. David Cronenberg refers to what 1981 movie as his most frustrating?

Scanners. The filming was rushed and had to be started before a script was finished.

2. What 1981 film features Albert Finney, Edward James Olmos, and Gregory Hines?

Wolfen

3. New Line Cinema was saved from bankruptcy with what 1984 film?

A Nightmare on Elm Street

4. What movie, along with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, lead to the creation of the PG-13 rating being created?

Gremlins. It was released as rated PG.

5. Before joining the crew of Voyager, Robert Beltran co-starred in what 1984 sci-fi horror comedy?

Night of the Comet

6. What was the only George Romero directed zombie movie in the 80s?

Day of the Dead

7. Jeffrey Combs would first appear as Dr. Herbert West in what 1985 movie?

Re-Animator

8. Weird Al's song, 'Nature Trail to Hell' was inspired by Friday the 13th III and what 1983 slasher film?

Sleepaway Camp

9. Which is the only 'Nightmare on Elm Street' movie with a male lead?

A Nightmare on Elm Street II: Freddy’s Revenge

10. What 1988 movie features a cop getting 'pied to death'?

Killer Clowns from Outer Space

Episode Conclusion

Turn the lights back on, we are done. Did everyone in your group survive? If not, maybe they’ll return in the sequel. Speaking of sequels, we’re back again next week for our Season Three finale! If you’ve been with us for previous finales, you know what to expect, if not, you’re in for a surprise treat. You can also go back and listen to previous seasons beforehand, we don’t mind. In fact, we’d love to have you peruse the back catalog.

I’ll see you back here, next Wednesday.

This has been episode 160 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. The music has been by Jason Shaw at Audionautix.com. I’m your host, Brian Rollins. You can summon me into your home at TheVoicesInMyHead.com.

Thanks for listening.

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