Mad Movie Satires A-Z Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Adnauseum Family

Barry Sonnenfeld's 1991 big screen representation about the cartoon and sitcom family starred Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, and Christopher Lloyd. It was satirized in Mad #311.

Answer: Buttman Fershlugginer

Joel Schumacher's first film in the "Batman" franchise starred Val Kilmer as the Caped Crusader, Jim Carrey as the Riddler, and Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face. The satire appeared in Mad #357. The original Batman movie was called "Battyman" in Mad #289.

Answer: Conehead The Barbituate

John Milius directed this epic that featured an early performance from Arnold Schwarzenegger, as well as performances from James Earl Jones and Max von Sydow. The satire appeared alongside "Rockhead III" ("Rocky III") and "Dumb Kind Of Hero" ("Some Kind Of Hero") in Mad #235.

Answer: Dr. No-No

The first movie of the James Bond series (called here "James Bomb") was satirized in Mad #165, published in 1974. The same issue also carried parodies of seven other Bond (Bomb) films: "From Russia With Lunacy," "Goldfingerbowl," "Dollars are Forever," "Thunderblahh," "Live and Let Suffer," "You Only Live Nice," and "On His Majesty's Secret Shamus."

Answer: Deadwood Scissorham

Tim Burton's darkly romantic fairy tale starred Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, and Dianne Weist, and was satirized in Mad #304, alongside "The Oddfather Part III" ("The Godfather Part III").

Answer: From Eternity Back To Here!

This satire came from back in the days when Mad Magazine was still a comic book. The movie was directed by Fred Zinneman, and starred Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, and Donna Reed, and the satire appeared in Mad #12.

Answer: Ghost-dusters

"Ghostbusters" was directed by Ivan Reitman and starred Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, and Dan Aykroyd. This satire appeared in Mad #253, along with "The Karocky Kid" ("The Karate Kid"), "Purple Acid Raid" ("Purple Rain"), and "Supergall" ("Supergirl"). Oddly enough, the 1989 sequel, "Ghostbusters II," was satirized by Mad under the title "Grossbusters II" instead of "Ghost-dusters II."

Answer: Hah! Noon!

Another parody from the early days of Mad, this one appeared in issue #9. The movie starred Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, and Lloyd Bridges, and was dircted by Fred Zinneman.

Answer: Invasion Of The Booty Snatchers

This remake of the 1956 classic was directed by Philip Kaufman, and starred Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, and Jeff Goldblum. Mad took their shot at it in issue #209.

Answer: Jurass-Has-Had-It Park

This movie featured the first major use of CGI animation in a major motion picture. Steven Spielberg directed; Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum starred; and Mad satirized, in #323 (along with a satire of "Dave" called "Dive").

Answer: Ping Pong!

This is one of the earliest Mad movie satires, appearing in issue #6. This satire is based on the 1933 film starring Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, and Bruce Cabot; and directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack. There was a remake of the film in 1976 that was satirized in Mad #192 under the title "King Korn."

Answer: Lethal Wreckin'

This first movie in the four movie franchise starred Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, and Gary Busey, and was directed by Richard Donner. The Mad satire appeared in #274. "Lethal Wreckin' Too!" appeared in #293, "Lethal Wreckin' 3" in #315, but Mad never did a satire of "Lethal Weapon 4."

Answer: Wishin' For The Impossible

Brian DePalma's adaptation of the popular television series starred Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, and Ving Rhames. It was satirized in Mad #347. Mad's satire of the sequel was entitled "Mishmosh Is Possible, Too," and appeared in the super special called "XL#7."

Answer: Nutwork

This drama set in a broadcast network station starred Faye Dunaway, William Holden, and Peter Finch. Sidney Lumet held the directing duties, and all were satirized in Mad #192, the same issue that brought you "King Korn."

Answer: The Ugghers

This supernatural tale starred Nicole Kidman, Fionnula Flanagan, and Christopher Eccleston, and was directed by Alejandro Amenábar. The Mad satire appeared in #412.

Answer: Plot Friction

This Academy Award nominated movie was satirized in Mad #335, along with "Intravenous With The Vampire" ("Interview With The Vampire"). The movie starred John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, and Uma Thurman, and was directed by Quentin Tarantino.

Answer: Quease Show

This big screen account of the scandal on the quiz show "21" was directed by Robert Redford, and starred John Turturro, Ralph Fiennes, and Rob Morrow. Mad took a satirical shot at it in #334.

Answer: Raiders Of A Lost Art

Mad's first satire in the "Inbanana Jones" series occurred in issue #228. Inbanana Jones would appear in two more Mad movie satires (so far): "The Temple Of Goons" and "His Last Crude Days."

Answer: Superduperman

Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, and Gene Hackman starred in this big screen adaptation of the popular comic book hero, under the direction of Richard Donner. Mad's satire appeared in #208. "Superduperman II" was the name given to the satire of the first sequel, but "Superman III" became "Stuporman ZZZ." Mad never bothered with the fourth movie in the franchise.

Answer: Teen-Rage Moolah Nitwit Turtles

The underground comic book turned television cartoon became a movie in 1990, starring Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas, and James Saito, and under the direction of Steve Barron. The satire appeared in Mad #298, along with "Grimlins PTU! The New Botch" ("Gremlins 2: The New Batch") and "Robocrap 2" ("Robocop 2").

Answer: Unbearable

Follwing 1999's big hit "The Sixth Sense" (satirized as "The Sick Sense" in Mad #389), M. Night Shyamalan directed this neo-superhero movie starring Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, and Robin Wright Penn. Mad's satire appeared in #403.

Answer: Valley Of The Dollars

Barbara Perkins, Patty Duke, and Paul Burke starred in this 1967 adaptation of Jacqueline Susann's novel, which was directed by Mark Robson. Mad's version appeared in #121.

Answer: Mild Mild Mess

This movie won the Golden Raspberry award for worst movie of 1999. Will Smith, Kevin Kline, and Salma Hayek starred, under the direction of Barry Sonnefeld. The satire appeared in Mad #384.

Answer: $-Men

Bryan Singer's big screen adaptation of the popular Marvel comic book heroes starred Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, and Halle Berry. Mad satirized it in #399.

Answer: Mentl

Barbra Streisand directed herself, Mandy Patinkin, and Amy Irving in this 1983 musical. Mad poked fun in #248.