Gothic Horror: A Quiz on the Gothic in Television
Welcome to the Gothic Horror Quiz! Test your knowledge of the Gothic genre in television, from classic adaptations to modern reimaginings.
Questions
Which classic Gothic novel was adapted into a popular 1960s television series starring Joan Bennett?
- Wuthering Heights
- Jane Eyre
- Rebecca
- Northanger Abbey
In the 1970s anthology series (Kolchak: The Night Stalker), what was the name of the intrepid reporter who investigated supernatural phenomena?
- Carl Kolchak
- Darren McGavin
- Tony Vincenzo
- Jack Klugman
Which 1980s television series featured a group of vampire hunters led by the enigmatic Angel?
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- Angel
- Forever Knight
- Dark Shadows
In the 1990s series (The X-Files), what were the names of the two FBI agents who investigated paranormal cases?
- Fox Mulder and Dana Scully
- John Doggett and Monica Reyes
- Walter Skinner and Alvin Kersh
- Dana Scully and Walter Skinner
Which 2000s television series was set in a small town with a dark secret and featured a group of teenagers battling supernatural forces?
- Smallville
- Supernatural
- The Vampire Diaries
- The Secret Circle
In the 2010s series (American Horror Story), what was the name of the haunted house that served as the setting for the first season?
- Murder House
- Asylum
- Coven
- Freak Show
Which 2015 television series followed the story of a young woman who discovers she is a witch and must use her powers to protect her town from supernatural threats?
- The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
- Legacies
- The Order
- Charmed
In the 2019 series (The Haunting of Hill House), what was the name of the family who moved into the titular haunted mansion?
- The Crain Family
- The Dudley Family
- The Hill Family
- The Winchester Family
Which 2020 television series featured a group of teenagers who discover a hidden world of vampires and must fight to survive?
- Legacies
- The Order
- The Vampire Diaries
- The Originals
In the 2021 series (Midnight Mass), what was the name of the isolated island community where mysterious events begin to unfold?
- Crockett Island
- Oak Island
- Shutter Island
- Fisher Island
Which 2022 television series followed the story of a young woman who discovers she is the reincarnation of a powerful witch and must battle dark forces?
- The Witcher
- The Sandman
- Wednesday
- The Umbrella Academy
In the 2023 series (The Last of Us), what is the name of the fungal infection that turns people into aggressive, zombie-like creatures?
- The Cordyceps Brain Infection
- The Zombie Virus
- The Green Flu
- The Rage Virus
Which upcoming television series is based on the popular video game franchise (Resident Evil) and follows the story of a group of survivors trying to survive in a world overrun by zombies?
- The Walking Dead
- Fear the Walking Dead
- World Beyond
- Resident Evil
In the 2023 series (The Haunting of Bly Manor), what is the name of the young governess who is hired to care for two orphaned children in a haunted mansion?
- Dani Clayton
- Rebecca Jessel
- Peter Quint
- Miles Wingrave
Which 2021 television series followed the story of a group of friends who discover a mysterious book that grants them supernatural powers?
- The Umbrella Academy
- The Witcher
- Locke & Key
- Stranger Things