402 | Underwater Horror Movies – Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast

Take deep breath and let’s dive into some trivia. For our first episode of October, I’ve got Underwater Horror Movie Trivia. It’s a specific subgenre of horror, but as an avid swimmer, it’s a personal favorite.

We have lots and lots of horror trivia throughout these pages. Dive in. If you dare…

Book of the Week

Megalodon and Other Prehistoric Sharks

A state-of-the-art look at prehistoric sharks–bringing together the latest discoveries with stunning, full-color reconstructions of diverse species

Sharks have ruled the oceans for more than 400 million years, with an evolutionary tree that includes an astonishing variety of creatures, from the streamlined Devonian Cladoselache and the bizarre spiral-toothed Helicoprion to the awe-inspiring Otodus megalodon. This book blends cutting-edge science with striking visuals to show how new scanning and imaging techniques reveal hidden details of soft tissues and body structures previously lost to time. Marvelously illustrated with fossil photographs alongside dramatic paleoart reconstructions by acclaimed illustrator Gabriel Ugueto, Megalodon and Other Prehistoric Sharks brings to life the diversity and strangeness of these ancient hunters.

Covers dozens of representative species and groups
Features specially commissioned paleoart that showcases the incredible variety of body shapes and behaviors in shark evolutionary history
Reveals how innovative CT scanning techniques and 3D modeling provide an entirely new understanding of prehistoric sharks
Discusses shark diversity, sharks in the fossil record, paleoecology, behavior, and more
Takes readers from the Devonian to the present day

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Episode Intro

I’m coving three movies that fit the subgenre: Underwater, Deep Blue Sea, and The Meg.

If you’re looking for more Halloween trivia, check out the past seasons of the show. Every October is full of horror trivia. If you’re wondering where the granddaddy of all water-based horror, Jaws, is, we covered that franchise way back in Episode 12. I’m your not-yet PADI certified guide and host, Brian Rollins and this is episode 402 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. Check your regulators and BCDs because here we go.

The Dorky Round

Underwater

Who starred as Norah Price?
a. Kristen Stewart
The action takes place on facility located where?
a. The Mariana Trench
What Frenchman played Captain Lucien?
a. Vincent Cassel
Underwater was the last film released under what studio name?
a. 20th Century Fox. The studio now uses the name 20th Century Studio.
What comedian played Paul Abel?
a. T.J. Miller
Underwater was released in what year?
a. It was one of the few theatrical releases of 2020. It came out in January before everything locked down.
Paul has what fictional feline tattooed on his chest?
a. The Cheshire Cat
Though not explicitly stated in the movie, the director designed the giant creature after what HP Lovecraft creation?
a. Cthulhu
What was the name of the station?
a. Kepler 822
In an alternate ending, which character makes it out alive?
a. Norah

The Geeky Round

Deep Blue Sea

What future Nick Fury actor played Russell Franklin in Deep Blue Sea?
a. Samuel L. Jackson
What other future Marvel actor played Dr. Jim Whitlock?
a. Stellan Skarsgård
In the film, the crew were experimenting on what type of shark?
a. Mako sharks
Who directed Deep Blue Sea?
a. Renny Harlin
What rapper-turned-actor played Preacher?
a. LL Cool J
The shark research is looking for a cure for what?
a. Alzheimer’s Disease
The sets for the movie were built atop the tanks for what 1997 mega blockbuster?
a. Titanic
What was Preacher’s job aboard the research station?
a. He was the cook.
What star of The Mist and The Expanse played Carter Blake?
a. Thomas Jane
Jackson signed onto the movie to work with Renny Harlin again after what 1996 action flick?
a. The Long Kiss Goodnight

The Nerdy Round

The Meg

Who starred as Jonas Taylor?
a. Jason Statham
What star of The Office played billionaire, Jack Morris?
a. Rainn Wilson
The Meg is what ancient shark?
a. A Megalodon
What National Treasure director helmed The Meg?
a. Jon Turteltaub
Where does the crew initially discover the megalodon?
a. Again, it’s the Mariana Trench
The megalodon attacks and kills what invertebrate at the start of the movie?
a. An Architeuthis dux or giant squid
What phenomenon kept the Meg trapped?
a. A thermocline
Statham was very comfortable in the water as he used to compete in what sport?
a. Diving. He competed in the trials for the 1986 Olympics and represented England in the 1990 Commonwealth Games.
The sequel, The Meg 2, had what subtitle?
a. The Trench
Nods to a Darwin book, what are the names of the subs?
a. Origin and Evolution

Episode Conclusion

Surface for air. But slowly. Exhale and don’t give yourself the Bends. How did you do? Did you find some new movies to check out for Halloween? If you have a genre or subgenre that you feel needs to be covered, let me know at DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.

Next week, I’ve got the first of a two-parter episode. We’re covering legendary creatures from around the world. So stay tuned for that.

In other podcast news, The Call of the Wild is now finished on Tome Cast, so be sure to check that one out. It’s great for middle schoolers and teens. My current in-progress narration is Dashiell Hammett’s classic noir detective novel, The Maltese Falcon. You can find it and past books on TomeCast.com or search Tome Cast on your podcast app.

See you back here, next Wednesday. Have a great week.

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