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The Dark Fantastic- Clive Barker Trivia Quiz

Little known facts, tidbits and tales of the Master of Horror in all forms, Clive Barker.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jack_O_Neill. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Jack_O_Neill

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
239,686

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
369

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the 1980's, "The Dog Company" theatre group was composed of Clive Barker, six other friends, and which 'later-to-be-famous' horror icon? Hint

Doug Bradley

Tim Curry

Robert Englund

Jack Ketchum

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of Clive Barker's short stories was adapted for television and paired with another famous writer's short story adaptation? Hint

The Body Politic

Son of Celluloid

Rawhead Rex

The Midnight Meat Train

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Question 3 of 10

3. "I have seen the future of the horror genre, and his name is Clive Barker."
This quote said by Steven King was a paraphrase of a famous quote about this person at the beginning of his career. Hint

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Hornsby

Stevie Ray Vaughen

Jimi Hendrix

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Question 4 of 10

4. This actor was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor In A Leading Role in "Gods and Monsters", produced by Clive Barker. Hint

Ian McKellan

David Dukes

Brandon Fraser

James Whale

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the title of Clive Barker's first novel? Hint

The Hellbound Heart

Weaveworld

The Damnation Game

Cabal

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which short story from the "Books of Blood" was later adapted as "Candyman"? Hint

Farewell to the Flesh

The Hooked Stranger

The Forbidden

Forbidden Candy

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Question 7 of 10

7. In chapter one, "Homing", of Clive Barker's "Weaveworld" begins as such: Hint

"Nothing ever begins."

"There is no first moment."

"Nothing ever finishes."

"This is the homecoming."

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Question 8 of 10

8. Select the correct chronological order for each list of Clive Barker's novels. Hint

"The Damnation Game", "Weaveworld", "The Great and Secret Show", "The Hellbound Heart"

"The Damnation Game", "The Great and Secret Show", "Everville", "Cabal"

"Weaveworld", "The Damnation Game", "The Hellbound Heart", "Cabal"

"Weaveworld", "Sacrament", "Everville", "The Great and Secret Show"

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Question 9 of 10

9. Clive Barker is a native of which city? Hint

London, England

New York, New York

Los Angeles, California

Liverpool, England

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Question 10 of 10

10. Last of all, a tough one. Name Clive Barker's 2001 EA/Dreamworks video game! Hint

Clive Barker's The Plague

Clive Barker's Undying

Clive Barker's Doom

Clive Barker's Day of Reckoning

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the 1980's, "The Dog Company" theatre group was composed of Clive Barker, six other friends, and which 'later-to-be-famous' horror icon?

Answer: Doug Bradley

Doug Bradley has played "Pinhead" in every Hellraiser film to date, and was initially turned off by the role in the original movie as he had not yet made a name for himself as an actor in Hollywood.

2. Which of Clive Barker's short stories was adapted for television and paired with another famous writer's short story adaptation?

Answer: The Body Politic

"The Body Politic" was adapted for television along with "Chattering Teeth" by Steven King. Starring Christopher Lloyd as a travelling man with a taste for the macabre, "Quicksilver Highway" is a must have for Barker fans... even though the special effects leave much to be desired!

3. "I have seen the future of the horror genre, and his name is Clive Barker." This quote said by Steven King was a paraphrase of a famous quote about this person at the beginning of his career.

Answer: Bruce Springsteen

Wherever you find a Clive Barker novel, you will find this famous Steven King quote. This quote was an exerpt from a letter sent to a New York publisher, Ginjer Buchanan at the Berkley Publishing Group in 1985.

4. This actor was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor In A Leading Role in "Gods and Monsters", produced by Clive Barker.

Answer: Ian McKellan

Ian McKellen was nominated, but was beat out by Roberto Benigni in "Life is Beautiful" at the 71st Academy Awards.

5. What was the title of Clive Barker's first novel?

Answer: The Damnation Game

"The Damnation Game" was developed after publishers urged Clive Barker to focus on writing a novel as a sell-point instead of the short story format that propelled him into the world of horror with his "Books of Blood".

6. Which short story from the "Books of Blood" was later adapted as "Candyman"?

Answer: The Forbidden

"Sweets to the sweet..."

7. In chapter one, "Homing", of Clive Barker's "Weaveworld" begins as such:

Answer: "Nothing ever begins."

Believe it or not, this book is all about a magic carpet, and then some!

8. Select the correct chronological order for each list of Clive Barker's novels.

Answer: "The Damnation Game", "Weaveworld", "The Great and Secret Show", "The Hellbound Heart"

If you remembered from above, there was a question about Clive's first novel. A hint, perhaps...

9. Clive Barker is a native of which city?

Answer: Liverpool, England

Clive was born in Liverpool, England, but moved to Beverly Hills, California.

10. Last of all, a tough one. Name Clive Barker's 2001 EA/Dreamworks video game!

Answer: Clive Barker's Undying

This is a one-person shooter game set in Ireland in the 1920's.

Source: Author Jack_O_Neill

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