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WorksheetsHorror Introduction Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 31mins
What type of style were the very early (especially silent) horror films?
atomic
Gothic
slasher
monster
Which of the following movies was noted as the first example of a horror film, is known for its weird German Expressionistic style, and is about a man uses a sleepwalker to commit murders?
The Exorcist
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Nosferatu
Night of the Living Dead
Which movie is considered to be the first vampire movie and was an unauthorized version of the novel Dracula?
The Exorcist
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Nosferatu
Night of the Living Dead
In the 1930's, which direction did horror films go, especially with the films Dracula and Frankenstein?
atomic
Gothic
slasher
monster
In the 1950's, what is one direction that horror films went (an example being Godzilla)?
atomic
Gothic
slasher
alien invasion
In the 1960's, which subgenre got its true start with the movie Psycho?
atomic
Gothic
slasher
monster
A movie whose main point is the production of fear and revulsion (disgust) is a ___ movie.
musical
horror
gangster
drama
Which of the following movies is known as the first zombie film? (filmed in black & white and directed by George Romero)
The Exorcist
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Nosferatu
Night of the Living Dead
Which of the following movies had an ill effect on some moviegoers, was about a demon-possessed girl, and is still often thought of as one of the scariest movies ever?
The Exorcist
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Nosferatu
Night of the Living Dead
The 3 primary sources or elements of most horror films are the supernatural, a product of science, or ___.
psychology
kidnapping
dementia
graves
Which horror subgenre grew quickly in the late 70s and early 80s with such films as Halloween, Friday the 13th, and A Nightmare on Elm Street?
the occult
slasher
monster
killer animals
Which horror subgenre began in the 60s with demonic/satanic themes and with movies such as Rosemary's Baby, The Omen, and The Exorcist?
the occult
slasher
monster
killer animals
What reason is NOT one of the reasons given in the presentation as to why we watch horror movies?
It's a heart-racing thrill.
It gives us a chance to face our fears.
We can be scared in a controlled situation.
It's the most interesting genre of movies.
Which horror subgenre really took off with Steven Spielberg's movie Jaws in 1976?
the occult
slasher
monster
killer animals
List 3 examples of horror tropes. They can be from any of the categories (characters, stories, icons, etc.)
