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Movies Based on King Works Trivia Quiz

There have been many films and mini-series' adapted from various Stephen King works. Take this quiz to test your knowledge.

A multiple-choice quiz by nayzo22. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
nayzo22

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
139,381

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Last 3 plays: CardoQ (10/10), Guest 50 (9/10), Guest 150 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Rob Reiner directed which movie, based on the Stephen King novella, "The Body"? Hint

Dreamcatcher

The Shawshank Redemption

Stand By Me

The Green Mile

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Question 2 of 10

2. What story about a troubled teenage girl who takes revenge on her tormenters, was the first King book to be made into a movie? Hint

Carrie

The Shining

Firestarter

Christine

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which movie, based on the short stories of Stephen King, has subtle references to "Christine", "Cujo", and "The Dead Zone"? Hint

Creepshow

Children of the Corn

Creepshow 2

Cat's Eye

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which one of the following was NOT a made for TV movie or mini-series? Hint

The Shining (1997)

The Dead Zone (1983)

The Langoliers (1995)

It (1990)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which book and movie depict the ultimate "Number One Fan"? Hint

Misery

Delores Claiborne

Pet Sematary

The Dark Half

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following movies is NOT based on a short story or novella by Stephen King? Hint

The Green Mile

Apt Pupil

The Mangler

The Shawshank Redemption

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these movies based on King's works have NOT spawned any sequels? Hint

Salem's Lot

Pet Sematary

Children of the Corn

Christine

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which two of the following actors have each been in at least two Stephen King adaptations? Hint

Drew Barrymore and Michael Jeter

Gary Sinise and Michael Jeter

Kathy Bates and Christopher Walken

Gary Sinise and Kathy Bates

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which mini-series tells the story of a group of people who wake up in the past? Hint

The Stand

The Langoliers

The Shining

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Silver Bullet" is based on which Stephen King book? Hint

Cycle of the Werewolf

Riding the Bullet

Eye of the Dragon

Dead Zone

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Rob Reiner directed which movie, based on the Stephen King novella, "The Body"?

Answer: Stand By Me

"Stand by Me" tells the story of four boys who venture on their last weekend of summer, down the train tracks to see the body of Ray. Jerry O'Connell had no prior acting experience when he was cast as Vern Tessio.

2. What story about a troubled teenage girl who takes revenge on her tormenters, was the first King book to be made into a movie?

Answer: Carrie

Originally, Carrie Fisher auditioned for this role, but was uncomfortable with doing nude scenes. Sissy Spacek wasn't, as she was cast the title character who uses the power of telekinesis against all who have wronged her.

3. Which movie, based on the short stories of Stephen King, has subtle references to "Christine", "Cujo", and "The Dead Zone"?

Answer: Cat's Eye

This movie originated in King's short stories, and is in three parts; one about a company that helps people quit smoking, another about a man who falls for a dangerous man's wife, and the third about a girl who may fall victim to a troll. The only common theme throughout the stories is a cat.

4. Which one of the following was NOT a made for TV movie or mini-series?

Answer: The Dead Zone (1983)

The book "The Dead Zone" has regained popularity as a television show. The theatrical movie was released in 1983, starring Christopher Walken, Tom Skerritt, and Martin Sheen.

5. Which book and movie depict the ultimate "Number One Fan"?

Answer: Misery

In June 1999, Stephen King was seriously injured in an accident. Weeks later, when allowed to leave the hospital, the home nurses were instructed to not make any references to this book and/or film. This was because it tells the harrowing story of an author in a car accident, "saved" by an obsessed and unstable nurse named Annie.

6. Which of the following movies is NOT based on a short story or novella by Stephen King?

Answer: The Green Mile

Stephen King released this novel, about an incarcerated miracle worker, in serial form; one a month for six months. Today it can be purchased in six parts, or as just one novel.

7. Which of these movies based on King's works have NOT spawned any sequels?

Answer: Christine

In the library scene where Dennis is about to ask out Leigh, he pulls the book Christine off the shelf.

8. Which two of the following actors have each been in at least two Stephen King adaptations?

Answer: Gary Sinise and Kathy Bates

Drew Barrymore has also worked on two King projects ("Firestarter" and "Cat's Eye"), but Michael Jeter only did one, "The Green Mile". Gary Sinise was in "The Stand", and "The Green Mile". Kathy Bates was in "Misery" and "Dolores Claiborne".

9. Which mini-series tells the story of a group of people who wake up in the past?

Answer: The Langoliers

This movie is an interesting diversion from typical King horror; it's the story of a small group of people who awaken on a plane in a desolate version of the world.

10. "Silver Bullet" is based on which Stephen King book?

Answer: Cycle of the Werewolf

This book was written and illustrated as a calendar. The first victim through the death of the werewolf taking one year.

Source: Author nayzo22

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