Was this horror movie made in the 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s? Quiz

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If you’re a devoted fan of spine-chilling suspense and eerie enigmas, then you’re in the right place – especially if you’re also a super quiz enthusiast (who isn’t!?). Welcome to our immersive quiz: Was this horror movie made in the 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s? This quiz is designed to not only test your knowledge of horror flicks but also to transport you through the terrifying transformations of this genre across four transformative decades.

Horror cinema has always been a unique lens through which we confront our deepest fears, anxieties, and the dark corners of the human psyche. From the psychological thrillers of the 60s, the gruesome splatter films of the 70s, the birth of the modern slasher in the 80s, to the metafictional horror flicks of the 90s, each decade has brought its distinctive flavour to the genre, mirroring societal shifts and cultural fascinations.

This horror movie quiz is a nostalgic journey through time, full of hair-raising moments, iconic villains, and unforgettable screams. Whether you’re an aficionado of Alfred Hitchcock’s suspense-filled narratives, a fan of John Carpenter’s relentless slashers, or a devotee of Wes Craven’s reflexive horror narratives, this quiz is sure to entertain, challenge, and perhaps even spook you just a little bit.

Join us as we traverse through the shadowy corridors of horror history. Test your knowledge, revisit beloved classics, and perhaps discover a few chilling features you may have overlooked. Remember, each question represents a significant piece of the horror genre’s evolution. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to connect each film with the decade that produced it.

This horror movie decade quiz not only entertains but educates as well, offering a glimpse into the rich, terrifying tapestry that makes up horror cinema history. So, dim the lights, secure the doors, and prepare for a thrilling venture into the past. Do you dare to face the challenge of matching these spine-tingling classics with their respective decades? Let’s find out!

Perhaps this will inspire you to go back and watch some of these classics…

Was this horror movie made in the 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s?

Questions

The rules are simple really. Pick a decade for each film. Bonus points for the exact year of release…

  1. The Shining
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  2. Psycho
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  3. Scream
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  4. The Exorcist
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  5. The Blair Witch Project
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  6. A Nightmare on Elm Street
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  7. Rosemary’s Baby
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  8. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  9. Candyman
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  10. Jaws
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  11. The Sixth Sense
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  12. Poltergeist
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  13. The Omen
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  14. Hellraiser
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  15. The Evil Dead
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  16. Halloween
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  17. Child’s Play
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  1. Night of the Living Dead
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  2. The Ring
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  3. The Fly
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  4. Carrie
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  5. Alien
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  6. The Others
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  7. Misery
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s
  8. Friday the 13th
    • a) 60s
    • b) 70s
    • c) 80s
    • d) 90s

Answers

  1. The Shining – c) 80s (1980)
  2. Psycho – a) 60s (1960)
  3. Scream – d) 90s (1996)
  4. The Exorcist – b) 70s (1973)
  5. The Blair Witch Project – d) 90s (1999)
  6. A Nightmare on Elm Street – c) 80s (1984)
  7. Rosemary’s Baby – a) 60s (1968)
  8. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre – b) 70s (1974)
  9. Candyman – d) 90s (1992)
  10. Jaws – b) 70s (1975)
  11. The Sixth Sense – d) 90s (1999)
  12. Poltergeist – c) 80s (1982)
  13. The Omen – b) 70s (1976)
  14. Hellraiser – c) 80s (1987)
  15. The Evil Dead – c) 80s (1981)
  16. Halloween – b) 70s (1978)
  17. Child’s Play – c) 80s (1988)
  18. Night of the Living Dead – a) 60s (1968)
  19. The Ring – d) 90s (1998 – Japanese version)
  20. The Fly – c) 80s (1986)
  21. Carrie – b) 70s (1976)
  22. Alien – b) 70s (1979)
  23. The Others – None of the above (2001 – it was trick question)
  24. Misery – d) 90s (1990)
  25. Friday the 13th – c) 80s (1980)

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