Horror and the Paranormal: Investigating the Realm of Ghosts and Spirits
Test your knowledge of horror literature and films, including classic works like Dracula and The Shining, modern paranormal cinema like The Conjuring and Insidious, and common ghost story tropes and themes.
Questions
In the classic horror novel (Dracula) by Bram Stoker, what is the name of the vampire hunter who pursues Dracula?
- Abraham Van Helsing
- Jonathan Harker
- Mina Murray
- Arthur Holmwood
Which of these is a common trope in ghost stories: a haunted house, a cursed object, or a vengeful spirit?
- Haunted house
- Cursed object
- Vengeful spirit
- All of the above
In the Japanese horror film (The Ring), what is the name of the cursed videotape that brings death to those who watch it?
- The Ring
- The Tape
- The Curse
- The Video
Which of these authors is known for writing classic horror stories such as (The Tell-Tale Heart) and (The Fall of the House of Usher)?
- Edgar Allan Poe
- H.P. Lovecraft
- Stephen King
- Mary Shelley
In the (Paranormal Activity) film series, what is the name of the family that experiences a series of terrifying supernatural events in their home?
- The Perron family
- The Lutz family
- The Warren family
- The Lambert family
Which of these is a common characteristic of ghost stories: a sense of foreboding, a gradual buildup of tension, or a sudden, shocking twist?
- A sense of foreboding
- A gradual buildup of tension
- A sudden, shocking twist
- All of the above
In the (Insidious) film series, what is the name of the supernatural realm that the characters travel to in order to rescue a trapped soul?
- The Further
- The Astral Plane
- The Shadow Realm
- The Netherworld
Which of these is a common theme explored in horror stories: the fear of the unknown, the power of darkness, or the fragility of human existence?
- The fear of the unknown
- The power of darkness
- The fragility of human existence
- All of the above
In the (The Conjuring) film series, what is the name of the paranormal investigators who help families facing supernatural disturbances?
- Ed and Lorraine Warren
- Patrick and Lorraine Wilson
- John and Mary Winchester
- Sam and Dean Winchester
Which of these is a common element in ghost stories: a haunted object, a mysterious disappearance, or a poltergeist activity?
- A haunted object
- A mysterious disappearance
- A poltergeist activity
- All of the above
In the (The Haunting of Hill House) novel by Shirley Jackson, what is the name of the old mansion where a group of people experience a series of terrifying supernatural events?
- Hill House
- Baskerville Hall
- Overlook Hotel
- Bly Manor
Which of these is a common trope in horror stories: a cursed family, a haunted forest, or a demonic possession?
- A cursed family
- A haunted forest
- A demonic possession
- All of the above
In the (The Exorcist) film, what is the name of the young girl who becomes possessed by a demonic entity?
- Regan MacNeil
- Linda Blair
- Chris MacNeil
- Burke Dennings
Which of these is a common theme explored in horror stories: the duality of human nature, the fragility of sanity, or the power of evil?
- The duality of human nature
- The fragility of sanity
- The power of evil
- All of the above
In the (The Shining) novel by Stephen King, what is the name of the isolated hotel where a family experiences a series of terrifying supernatural events?
- The Overlook Hotel
- The Stanley Hotel
- The Majestic Hotel
- The Plaza Hotel