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Horror Media and Literature
1,376 Questions
This hub provides questions on horror literature, films, and television series. It covers popular Gothic novels, classic horror movies, and related media. These questions appear in general awareness and current affairs sections.
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Horror Media and Literature Questions
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Zombies back
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Dead end
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Scary ghost
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Missed call
B
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Explanation
In Twilight, Bella and Jessica watch the movie 'Dead End' (also known as 'Dead End Drive-In' or similar horror film) during their trip to Port Angeles. This outing becomes significant when Bella encounters the men who harass her, leading Edward to rescue her.
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Twilight
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Breaking Dawn
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Eclipse
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New Moon
B
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Explanation
Breaking Dawn is the fourth and final novel in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga, published in 2008. It concludes the story of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen. The series order is Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn - making Breaking Dawn the concluding part.
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fear of Friday the 13th
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fear of the number 4
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fear of the number 13
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fear of the number 666
A
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Paraskavedekatriaphobia is specifically the fear of Friday the 13th. The name combines Greek 'paraskevi' (Friday) and 'dekatreis' (thirteen). Option C refers to triskaidekaphobia, which is fear of the number 13 itself, not specifically the Friday combination. This superstition has roots in both Christian theology (13 at Last Supper) and Norse mythology.
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Ripley's Believe it or Not!
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Ripley's Believe it!
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Ripley's Believe it Please!
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Ripley's Can u Believe it!
A
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Explanation
Dean Cain took on hosting duties for "Ripley's Believe It or Not!", a showcase of bizarre and extraordinary feats from around the globe.
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Decapitation
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Strangulation
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Burning
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stabbing
A
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Explanation
In Final Destination (2000), Billy Hitchcock (played by Seann William Scott) is decapitated when a piece of metal from the exploding train car is propelled through his neck and cuts off his head. Strangulation, burning, and stabbing are not how his character died.
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Flight 13
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Flight 180
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Flight 666
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Flight X6
B
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Alex Browning was travelling on Flight 180, which is a central plot point - he has a vision of this flight exploding and gets himself and several others off before it actually crashes. The flight number is referenced throughout the series. Other numbers are not correct.
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Cat People
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Cat in the House
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Twilight
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A Man on Lion
A
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Explanation
Cat People (1942) is a classic horror film directed by Jacques Tourneur about a woman who fears she will transform into a panther when aroused. It was remade in 1982 by Paul Schrader with Nastassja Kinski.
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Home Alone
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Horton Hears a Who!
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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
B
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This dialogue is from Home Alone (1990), spoken between the burglars Marv and Harry. Marv expresses his fear of the dark, which Harry points out is ironic since they're burglars. Home Alone 2 is the sequel, while Harry Potter and Horton Hears a Who are unrelated films.
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Romance
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Action
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Horror
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Drama
A
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Explanation
Sleepless in Seattle (1993) starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan is a classic romantic comedy about a widower who finds love through a radio call. The film is definitively categorized as a romance, making Option A correct. While it has comedic elements, its primary genre is romance.
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Horror
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Romance
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Drama
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Action
D
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Explanation
Taken (2008) starring Liam Neeson is an action-thriller about a former CIA operative rescuing his kidnapped daughter. The film is primarily an action movie with intense fight sequences, chase scenes, and violence. Option D correctly identifies the genre as Action.
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Exhausist
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Sixth Sense
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Mirror
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Evil Dead
B
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Explanation
The iconic line 'I see dead people' is from the 1999 psychological thriller film The Sixth Sense, starring Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Oscent. This is one of the most famous quotes in cinema history. Options A (Exhausist), C (Mirror), and D (Evil Dead) are incorrect.
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Billy
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Mrs. Lumis
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Roman
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Cotton Weary
C
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Explanation
Roman Bridger is revealed as the ultimate villain in Scream 3 (2000), being the mastermind behind the Ghostface killings across all three films. He is the half-brother of Sidney Prescott. Billy, Mrs. Loomis, and Cotton Weary are villains in individual films but not the overarching antagonist.
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VAMPIRE STORY
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WAREWOLF STORY
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DARK SEEKERS-ZOMBIE APOCALYSE STORY
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PREDATOR STORY
C
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Explanation
I Am Legend features Dark Seekers - zombie-like creatures created by a genetically re-engineered measles virus. The movie is a post-apocalyptic thriller, not about vampires, werewolves, or predators. The Dark Seekers are infected humans with enhanced strength and UV sensitivity.
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TO THE ZOMBIE'S
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GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL
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ANNA WILL KILL ROBERT NEVILLE
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SURVIVOR'S CAMP IN BETHEL,VERMONT
D
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Explanation
In the 2007 film 'I Am Legend,' Anna (played by Alice Braga) takes Robert Neville (Will Smith) to a survivor's camp in Bethel, Vermont. This camp represents humanity's hope and survival after the vampire virus outbreak. The other options are incorrect plot points.
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HAUNTED
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A HAUNTING
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LIFE AFTER DEATH
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GHOST LAB
B
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Explanation
'A Haunting' is a Discovery Channel television series that features paranormal experiences at reportedly haunted locations, with many episodes focusing on residential properties. The show presents firsthand accounts from people who claim to have experienced supernatural phenomena in their homes.