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1. "Reefer Madness" (1936) was purported to warn youth of the dangers of marijuana. Modern audiences found it difficult to take it seriously. What was the reason for this?
2. David Lynch gained recognition for his early film "Eraserhead" (1970) that featured the struggles of a wild-haired protagonist, strange hissings and clangings on the soundtract, and a tiny band that played under the radiator. Lynch went on to direct many films that echo this style. Which one of these films was not directed by David Lynch?
3. Probably the most famous cult film of all time was "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (1975). This satire on horror movies, with a musical and comic twist, was a staple of the cult film genre. Which of these actors was not in the film?
4. "Freaks"(1932) was one the oldest classic cult films with sound. Tod Browning, who directed the orginal "Dracula", chose to use real carnival freaks rather than using actors with makeup. Three actors, Victor McLaglen, Myrna Loy, and Jean Harlow all turned down roles in the movie, as they considered the film distasteful. Two actors in the film, Harry Earles (Hans) and Daisy Earles (Frieda) had very restrained love scenes. Why was this?
5. "Pink Flamingos" (1972) was one of the most disturbing gross-out films of all time. Nearly every type of perversion was explored. In the film there was a "Filthiest Person Alive" contest. Edie Massey plays Divine's mother. She lives in a crib, is very messy, and has a passion for a particular food. What was this food?
6. "El Topo" (1970) opened quietly in New York, without publicity, at midnight and was the cult sensation of the early 1970s. It was generally accepted as the first of the midnight movie genre. It was violent, bloody, and burdened with symbolism. It became a cult favorite of many celebrities. After it closed its run in the mid-1970s, it disappeared from the market. What was the reason for this?
7. "Repo Man" (1984) told the story of a repo man (Harry Dean Stanton) breaking in a young apprentice, played by Emilio Estevez. A repo man reclaims cars from those unfortunate people who don't make payments and who are not always happy to surrender the vehicle. A one point in the film, the trunk of a car was opened. What was found?
8. "Entertainment Weekly" rated "This Is Spinal Tap" (1984) as number one in a ranking of the fifty best cult films. It told, though a mockumentary, the strivings of a Rock and Roll Band. Who was the director?
9. "Harold and Maude" (1971) told the story of a teenager (Bud Cort) and his relationship with a 79 and three quarter year old woman (Ruth Gordon). They shared a common interest in funerals and death in general. Harold liked to play tricks on his mother. What did he do?
10. If a cult movie is a film that appeals to a small but devoted audience, then "Slap Shot" (1977) qualifies. Youth hockey players related to the exploits of the hapless Charlestown Chiefs. Three brothers joined the team in mid-season and turned the team's fortunes around. What was the name of these brothers?
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