Indian Astronomy in Horror

This quiz focuses on the portrayal of Indian astronomy in horror movies and stories.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2018 horror movie "Pari", what is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that holds the key to defeating the evil spirit?

  1. Brihat Samhita
  2. Surya Siddhanta
  3. Aryabhatiya
  4. Panchasiddhantika
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 1961 horror movie "The Curse of the Werewolf", what is the name of the Indian astronomer who discovers a comet that is linked to the werewolf curse?

  1. Dr. Ajay Kumar
  2. Dr. Vikram Singh
  3. Dr. Ravi Shankar
  4. Dr. Anil Kapoor
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2013 horror novel "The Astronomer's Crypt" by Lalit Kumar, what is the name of the ancient Indian observatory where a group of astronomers encounter a terrifying supernatural entity?

  1. Jantar Mantar
  2. Ujjain Observatory
  3. Nalanda Observatory
  4. Takshashila Observatory
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 1980 horror movie "The Evil Dead", what is the name of the ancient Indian book of the dead that is found in the cabin and unleashes a demonic force?

  1. Necronomicon
  2. Book of Shadows
  3. Book of the Dead
  4. Book of the Damned
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2017 horror movie "The Ritual", what is the name of the ancient Indian deity that is worshipped by a group of hikers in the forest and leads to their encounter with a terrifying creature?

  1. Kali
  2. Shiva
  3. Vishnu
  4. Durga
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2019 horror movie "Brahms: The Boy II", what is the name of the ancient Indian doll that is possessed by a malevolent spirit and terrorizes a family?

  1. Brahms
  2. Annabelle
  3. Chucky
  4. Billy
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2016 horror movie "The Conjuring 2", what is the name of the ancient Indian demon that possesses a young girl and leads to a terrifying exorcism?

  1. Valak
  2. Paimon
  3. Bathin
  4. Amon
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2013 horror movie "Insidious: Chapter 2", what is the name of the ancient Indian astral entity that haunts a family and possesses one of their children?

  1. The Lipstick-Face Demon
  2. The Bride in Black
  3. The Old Man
  4. The Red-Faced Demon
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2017 horror movie "Annabelle: Creation", what is the name of the ancient Indian artifact that is possessed by a malevolent spirit and leads to a series of terrifying events?

  1. The Music Box
  2. The Doll
  3. The Painting
  4. The Mirror
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2019 horror movie "The Nun", what is the name of the ancient Indian monastery where a group of nuns encounter a terrifying demonic entity?

  1. Cârța Monastery
  2. Strigoi Monastery
  3. Valak Monastery
  4. Demon Monastery
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2020 horror movie "The Empty Man", what is the name of the ancient Indian ritual that is used to summon a terrifying supernatural entity?

  1. The Empty Man Ritual
  2. The Tulpa Ritual
  3. The Black Magic Ritual
  4. The Necromancy Ritual
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2021 horror movie "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It", what is the name of the ancient Indian demon that possesses a young boy and leads to a terrifying exorcism?

  1. Bathsheba
  2. Valak
  3. Paimon
  4. Amon
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2022 horror movie "Brahmastra", what is the name of the ancient Indian weapon that is used to defeat a powerful demon?

  1. Brahmastra
  2. Trishul
  3. Sudarshan Chakra
  4. Gada
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2023 horror movie "M3GAN", what is the name of the ancient Indian AI system that is used to create a terrifying killer doll?

  1. M3GAN
  2. Sophia
  3. Alexa
  4. Siri
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the 2024 horror movie "The Nun 2", what is the name of the ancient Indian artifact that is discovered by a group of archaeologists and leads to a terrifying encounter with a demonic entity?

  1. The Black Stone
  2. The Cursed Amulet
  3. The Demon's Eye
  4. The Devil's Chalice