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Sci Fi Movies Trivia Quiz

Here's a look at some of the best of the old sci fi movies.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
21,332

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4341

Last 3 plays: Guest 1 (10/10), Guest 109 (8/10), Guest 90 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. One of the better sci fi movies was 'The Day the Earth Stood Still'. Who was the star? Hint

Richard Carlson

Dana Andrews

Michael Rennie

Richard Denning

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'Forbidden Planet' was also entertaining. Who played the not-quite-mad-scientist? Hint

Peter Lorre

Everett Sloane

Sydney Greenstreet

Walter Pidgeon

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'The House of Wax' is considered a classic by some. Who was the star? Hint

Bela Lugosi

Vincent Price

Boris Karloff

Lon Chaney

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who played the lead in 'War of the Worlds'? Hint

William Holden

Robert Stack

Gene Barry

Rock Hudson

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'The Invisible Man' was a classic. Who played the title role? Hint

John Agar

Claude Rains

John Hodiak

George Brent

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who played the male lead in 'The Uninvited'? Hint

Robert Cummings

Ray Milland

John Payne

Robert Taylor

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'The Incredible Shrinking Man' was a popular movie. Who played the title role? Hint

Anthony Eisley

James Franciscus

Grant Williams

Roger Smith

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'The Time Machine' was enjoyable due (in part)to the easygoing style of Rod Taylor. Who played his 'girl friend' in the future? Hint

Connie Stevens

Tuesday Weld

Carol Lynley

Yvette Mimieux

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'The Exorcist' may be the best of the genre. Who wrote the novel? Hint

Robert Ludlum

William Blatty

John Fowles

Evan Hunter

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' was also quite popular. Who was the star? Hint

John Gavin

Martin Balsam

Kevin McCarthy

Jack Warden

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Most Recent Scores

May 07 2024 : Guest 1: 10/10
Apr 25 2024 : Guest 109: 8/10
Apr 19 2024 : Guest 90: 6/10
Apr 19 2024 : jernaugurgeh: 6/10
Apr 16 2024 : Guest 24: 9/10
Apr 12 2024 : Guest 216: 9/10
Apr 02 2024 : Guest 24: 9/10
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 69: 6/10
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 73: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. One of the better sci fi movies was 'The Day the Earth Stood Still'. Who was the star?

Answer: Michael Rennie

I don't believe that he had too many starring roles

2. 'Forbidden Planet' was also entertaining. Who played the not-quite-mad-scientist?

Answer: Walter Pidgeon

With Leslie Nielsen and Anne Francis

3. 'The House of Wax' is considered a classic by some. Who was the star?

Answer: Vincent Price

With Phyllis Kirk

4. Who played the lead in 'War of the Worlds'?

Answer: Gene Barry

Based on the story by H.G. Wells

5. 'The Invisible Man' was a classic. Who played the title role?

Answer: Claude Rains

Solid actor

6. Who played the male lead in 'The Uninvited'?

Answer: Ray Milland

Ray Milland in a sci fi?

7. 'The Incredible Shrinking Man' was a popular movie. Who played the title role?

Answer: Grant Williams

Short story by Richard Matheson

8. 'The Time Machine' was enjoyable due (in part)to the easygoing style of Rod Taylor. Who played his 'girl friend' in the future?

Answer: Yvette Mimieux

Her first role?

9. 'The Exorcist' may be the best of the genre. Who wrote the novel?

Answer: William Blatty

Blockbuster book and movie

10. 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' was also quite popular. Who was the star?

Answer: Kevin McCarthy

With Dana Wynter

Source: Author robert362

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