They were weird and they were wonderful. Those fantasy films of the 1980s. The same decade that saw the rise and fall of Dungeons and Dragons had a plethora of fantastic films to inspire and delight. Let’s get started with 80s Fantasy Movie trivia.
If you’re like me, and grew up in the 80s, many of these movies are near and dear to your heart. They were so kooky and so cool. We watched these movies late into the night (when we weren’t playing D&D or Atari).
What are your favorite 80s fantasy movies? Excalibur? Dune? Or something weirder and more wonderful?
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Intro
Hey gang, this is episode 98 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. I’m your host, Brian Rollins. Last week, we visited the 70s, so this week, we’re going to hit the 1980’s. Specifically, all those weird and wonderful fantasy films to come out of that decade.
As always, it’s three rounds of ten questions each. Each round will be a little harder than the one before. If you need score cards, rules, or want to find more episodes, visit the show at dorkygeekynerdy.com. And be sure to say hi.
I think that about sets up the summoning spell, so prick your finger, and let’s get that portal open.
The Dorky Round
1. What movie starred David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, and some really trippy Muppets?
2. There are lots of Arthurian adaptations out there, but which one had Patrick Stewart, Liam Neeson, and Helen Mirren?
3. What 1984 Fantasy/Sci-Fi film does David Lynch consider to be his only real failure?
4. What 1988 movie featured a wish gone awry and fortune telling machine named Zoltar?
5. What 1986 movie told us that 'There Can Be Only One'?
6. Michael J Fox played the title role in what werewolf comedy?
7. What movie, based on a book by Peter S Beagle starred Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, and Alan Arkin?
8. Rankin-Bass produced what Tolkien adaptation in 1980?
9. Dolf Lungren starred in what He-Man movie adaptation?
10. Though he plays a married father of two, Warwick Davis was only 17 when he starred in what movie?
The Geeky Round
1. One year before he played Maverick in Top Gun, Tom Cruise starred in what Ridley Scott fantasy film?
2. What is the fictional poison used in The Princess Bride?
3. What 1987 movie told us that the Wolfman does, indeed, have nards?
4. Jon Lithgow brought a sasquatch home in what 1987 movie?
5. What movie happens when you mix Cher, Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Jack Nicholson?
6. What 1981 marked the end of the career of stop-motion wizard Ray Harryhausen?
7. Ariel from The Little Mermaid was changed from a Blonde to a Redhead to avoid confusion with what 1984 mermaid movie?
8. Kathleen Turner traveled back in time in what 1986 movie?
9. Kim Cattrall spent six weeks posing for a sculptor during pre-production of what movie?
10. The Glave is one of the weapons used in the final battle of Ready Player One. From what 1983 movie does the Glave come from?
The Nerdy Round
1. One of the more maligned aspects of Ladyhawke was its score. Who composed it?
2. What is the name of the creature they are trying to kill in 1981's Dragonslayer?
3. Eddie Murphy turned down a role in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home for what 1986 fantasy film?
4. What 1985 Disney movie didn't get a home video release until 1998?
5. Arnold Schwarzenegger calls what film 'God's gift to my career'?
6. Before he was fighting aliens in V, Marc Singer could talk to the animals in what 1982 movie?
7. Scientist, Slave Master, Ornamentalist, and Treasurer were some of the villains in what 1982 movie?
8. The Secret of NIMH was based on what novel?
9. What Joe Dante movie was released on the same day as Ghostbusters?
10. The Chinese characters in the main title of what movie translate to 'Evil Spirits Make a Big Scene in Little Spiritual State'?
Outro
And that’s it for this week’s show. 98 episodes down. Be sure to come back in two weeks for our 100th episode. I promise something extra special. Next week, for episode 99, we have something for my fellow thespians. Here’s your clue:
The Academy Award for what genre was awarded four times, from 1996 to 1999?
Which is kind of ironic, since they heyday for the genre was back in the 50’s and 60’s.
I hope to see you back here next Wednesday. This has been the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. I’m your host, Brian Rollins. The music has been by Jason Shaw.
Thanks for listening and be careful what you feed after midnight.
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I wore out my VHS tapes on some of these. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.