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Quiz about Horror and Sci Fi Origins Part 2
Quiz about Horror and Sci Fi Origins Part 2

Horror and Sci Fi Origins - Part 2 Quiz

For each horror or sci fi movie, choose the origin; a story was written to make the movie, a book was the basis for the movie, the main character originated in a comic book, or the main character originated in a video game.

A multiple-choice quiz by suzi_greer. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
suzi_greer
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
315,355
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
894
Question 1 of 15
1. "The Descent"

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Question 2 of 15
2. Was "Hellboy" a book, comic, game, or movie first? Hint


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Question 3 of 15
3. Most of us have seen at least one movie with the name "Frankenstein" in it, but how was he really 'born'? Hint


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Question 4 of 15
4. Which came first, "Resident Evil" the book, comic, game, or movie? Hint


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Question 5 of 15
5. Was the movie "The Lost Boys" first a book, a comic, a game, or written specifically for the movies?

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Question 6 of 15
6. "Blade" is a character in a movie by the same name. Where was this vampire-hunting day walker 'born'; book, comic, game, or movie? Hint


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Question 7 of 15
7. How did "Dune" get its start (and don't say 'as crushed sea shells'!), I'm referring to the movie. Was it a book, comic, game, or movie? Hint


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Question 8 of 15
8. "Doom" the movie was not as popular as the people involved with making it had hoped. What was "Doom" originally? Hint


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Question 9 of 15
9. Most of us have heard of an underworld, but how did the movie by the same name get its start? Was something written specifically for the movies, or was it based on characters from a game, a comic or a book?

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Question 10 of 15
10. The character "Iron Man" was brought to life on the big screen, but where was he 'born'? Hint


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Question 11 of 15
11. "The Shining" has been on the small screen and the big screen. What's its origin?

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Question 12 of 15
12. Was the movie "Alone In The Dark" that was released in 2005 first a book, a comic, a game, or written specifically for the movies?

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Question 13 of 15
13. "28 Days Later"

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Question 14 of 15
14. What is the origin of the character "Daredevil" in a movie of the same name?

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Question 15 of 15
15. For those of us who love horror and sci fi, it seems that "Hellraiser" and all the sequels have been around for a long time. How did it all get started?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "The Descent" Which came first: book, comic, game, movie?

Answer: movie

 This story was written for the movies and directed by Neil Marshall. It was released in 2006.
2. Was "Hellboy" a book, comic, game, or movie first?

Answer: comic

 "Hellboy" is a comic character created by Mike Mignola and he first appeared in 1993. In 2004 Ron Perlman starred as "Hellboy" and again in a sequel in 2008.
3. Most of us have seen at least one movie with the name "Frankenstein" in it, but how was he really 'born'?

Answer: book

 "Frankenstein" was a novel written by Mary Shelley in 1817. There are over a hundred titles including the famous doctor's last name. These include TV shows, video games and many movies, some not bearing any resemblance to the original concept except the name.
4. Which came first, "Resident Evil" the book, comic, game, or movie?

Answer: game

 The video game was released as "Biohazard" in 1996 and a remake was released in 2002. The name was also changed to make it more acceptable to the U S audience. The first movie starring Milla Jovovich was released in 2002.
5. Was the movie "The Lost Boys" first a book, a comic, a game, or written specifically for the movies?

Answer: movie

 "The Lost Boys" screenplay was written by Janice Fischer and James Jeremias. The movie was released in 1987, and starred Jason Patric, Corey Haim and Corey Feldman.
6. "Blade" is a character in a movie by the same name. Where was this vampire-hunting day walker 'born'; book, comic, game, or movie?

Answer: comic

 Before the movie release in 1998, and before Wesley Snipes starred in "Blade" (1 to 3), Blade was a Marvel Comic character.
7. How did "Dune" get its start (and don't say 'as crushed sea shells'!), I'm referring to the movie. Was it a book, comic, game, or movie?

Answer: book

 Frank Herbert wrote "Dune" in 1965 and two more novels in the series. All have been made into movies, either for big or little screens. There is also a video game.
8. "Doom" the movie was not as popular as the people involved with making it had hoped. What was "Doom" originally?

Answer: game

 "Doom" the video game was first released in 1993. It popularized the first person shooter games. The movie came out in 2005.
9. Most of us have heard of an underworld, but how did the movie by the same name get its start? Was something written specifically for the movies, or was it based on characters from a game, a comic or a book?

Answer: movie

 "Underworld" was written by Kevin Grevioux, who also plays a character in the movie, and by Len Wiseman. Kate Beckinsale (the lead actress) was married to Michael Sheen (one of the lead characters in the movie). She divorced Michael and married the writer/director Len Wiseman.
10. The character "Iron Man" was brought to life on the big screen, but where was he 'born'?

Answer: comic

 Stan Lee was one of the creators of this Marvel Comics character. He first came to 'life' in 1963. Robert Downey Jr. brought "Iron Man" to 'life', in the 2008 film.
11. "The Shining" has been on the small screen and the big screen. What's its origin?

Answer: book

 Stephen King wrote the novel in 1977. Stanley Kubrick made the film starring Jack Nicholson in 1980 and it was made into a TV miniseries in 1997.
12. Was the movie "Alone In The Dark" that was released in 2005 first a book, a comic, a game, or written specifically for the movies?

Answer: game

 The 2005 movie version of "Alone In The Dark" is fashioned after a series of video games. The first of the 3D horror games came out in 1992. There is a completely different horror movie with the same title that debuted in 1982 with Jack Palance, Donald Pleasence and Martin Landau.
13. "28 Days Later" Which came first: book, comic, game, movie?

Answer: movie

 Alex Garland wrote the screenplay in 2003. He was executive producer on the sequel, "28 Weeks Later".
14. What is the origin of the character "Daredevil" in a movie of the same name?

Answer: comic

 "Daredevil" (a.k.a., Matthew Michael Murdock) first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1964. Ben Affleck starred as Matt Murdock with soon-to-be wife, Jennifer Garner, in the 2003 movie version.
15. For those of us who love horror and sci fi, it seems that "Hellraiser" and all the sequels have been around for a long time. How did it all get started?

Answer: book

 Clive Barker wrote a novella entitled "The Hellbound Heart". "Hellraiser" is based on that story. Clive Barker has written numerous stories that have become movies. He's published his own comic books and has a couple of video games named after him. He's the perfect man to end my quiz.
Source: Author suzi_greer

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