Check behind the door and around the corner because something’s out there. That’s right kids, we’re kicking off October with the first of four horror-themed episodes. This week, it’s Slasher Movie Trivia for episode 245 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast.
Now, there’s no hard and fast rule about what constitutes a “slasher movie”, but I went with some lists of popular films in the subgenre to come up with these thirty movies.
Did I miss one you love? Let me know on Spotify or social media. Oh, speaking of social media if you’re on BlueSky, come follow the show. Just search for Dorky Geeky Nerdy and you’ll find us. I also have a link to it on DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.
I hear approaching footsteps so let’s get going.
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Check behind the door and around the corner because something’s out there. That’s right kids, we’re kicking off October with the first of four horror-themed episodes. This week, it’s Slasher Movie Trivia for episode 245 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast.
Now, there’s no hard and fast rule about what constitutes a “slasher movie”, but I went with some lists of popular films in the subgenre to come up with these thirty movies.
Did I miss the one you love? Let me know on Spotify or social media. Oh, speaking of social media if you’re on BlueSky, come follow the show. Just search for Dorky Geeky Nerdy and you’ll find us. I also have a link to it on DorkyGeekyNerdy.com. I hear approaching footsteps so let’s get going.
The Dorky Round
- What 1984 horror film starred Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, and a young up-and-coming Johnny Depp?
a. Nightmare on Elm Street - Betsy Palmer starred in what 1980 horror film because she desperately needed a new car?
a. Friday the 13th - Wes Craven shocked audiences by killing off Drew Barrymore’s character in the first few minutes of what 1996 movie?
a. Scream - Carol Kane discovers the call is coming from inside the house in what 1979 movie?
a. When a Stranger Calls - Death does not like to be cheated in what 2000 horror film?
a. Final Destination - Wes Craven plays himself in what 1994 movie that brings Freddy Krugger into the real world?
a. New Nightmare - What 1984 film introduced us to the psychotic doll, Chucky?
a. Child’s Play - The mask worn by the killer in what 1978 film was a modified James T Kirk mask from 1975?
a. Halloween - Arguably one of the first in the slasher genre, what 1960 movie was directed by Alfred Hitchcock?
a. Psycho - Kurt Russell is Stuntman Mike in what 2007 Tarantino movie?
a. Death Proof
The Geeky Round
- What 2015 movie has kids from that year sucked into a 1980s slasher?
a. The Final Girls - Tony Todd said he was stung by bees 26 times during the course of what film trilogy?
a. Candyman - Samara Weaving is a newlywed playing a sick game of hide and seek in what 2019 movie?
a. Ready or Not - Tree Gelbman has to die over and over again on her birthday in what 2017 film?
a. Happy Death Day - Animal-masked killers find the tables turned on them in what 2011 film?
a. You’re Next - Brian De Palma directed what 1980 psychological slasher starring Angie Dickinson and Michael Caine?
a. Dressed to Kill - With the rise of slasher films in the 1990s, the Wayans brothers decided to spoof the genre with what 2000 film?
a. Scary Movie - Night Court star, John Larroquette, was the narrator for what 1974 horror film?
a. Texas Chainsaw Massacre - What 1986 slasher has all its kills done “off screen”?
a. April Fool’s Day - Friday the 13th moved into outer space in what 2001 flick?
a. Jason X
The Nerdy Round
- Felissa Rose was only thirteen when she starred in what 1983 slasher?
a. Sleepaway Camp. She was too young to even see it in theaters. - What 2001 horror film contained Justin Long’s first leading role?
a. Jeepers Creepers - Sarah Michelle Gellar met future husband Freddie Prinze Jr on the set of what 1997 slasher film?
a. I Know What You Did Last Summer - Horror icons Brad Dourif and Robert England have roles in, but are not the killer, in what 1998 horror?
a. Urban Legend - What 1980 horror film features a killer with mommy issues who puts scalps on mannequins?
a. Maniac - Steve Martin claims to have watched what 1974 slasher starring Olivia Hussey?
a. Black Christmas - What 2010 horror-comedy flips the script on the Hillbilly Slasher genre?
a. Tucker and Dale vs Evil - Wes Craven directed both the 1977 original and the 1984 sequel of what cannibalistic film?
a. The Hills Have Eyes - Vince Vaughn is both the Blissville Butcher and a teenage girl in what 2020 body-swapping horror film?
a. Freaky - What 1980 horror film stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Leslie Nielsen?
a. Prom Night
Episode Conclusion
And we’re safe at home. The slasher has been put down or locked up or something. We hope. We’ll never know until the sequel. What’s your favorite slasher film? I’m partial to horror-comedy, so Tucker and Dale VS Evil is one of personal favorites. Let me know your opinion.
I’ll be back here next week with another horrifying thirty questions. Here’s a clue to tide you over:
Unwelcome guests take center stage in what horror sub-genre that includes films like Hereditary and The Exorcist?
All October is horror trivia, so be prepared. I’ll see you back here next Wednesday.
This was episode 245 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast.
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This podcast is written, produced, and hosted by me, Brian Rollins. Come find out what else I’m up to at TheVoicesInMyHead.com.
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