It Came From the '80s! Horror Films from 1980-89 Quiz

Answer: Creepshow

The 1982 movie "Creepshow" was directed by horror veteran George A. Romero and starred Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau, and a special appearance (and disappearance) by Stephen King. The movie took you through five unique plots that were presented like horror stories in a comic book.

Answer: Johnny

"The Shining" was a story about a haunted ski lodge tucked away in the Rocky Mountains and how this isolation led to a family's terror as their father became increasingly insane. Anyone familiar with "The Tonight Show" when Johnny Carson hosted it will recognize Nicholson's impersonation of Ed McMahon introducing Johnny Carson.

In the film, this added a sadistic, yet humorous twist to the end sequence.

Answer: False

"Gremlins" was an entertaining movie about a rare and lovable animal, the Mogwai and how, if not taken care of, will evolve into a ravenous Gremlin. Although many give Spielberg credit for the popular movie, his role was that of executive producer. "Gremlins" was actually directed by Joe Dante.

Answer: Hellraiser

Graphic and gory, "Hellraiser" told the story of a secret box that opened a portal to hell and its tormentors. The "Hellraiser" franchise quickly developed a cult following. A total of eight sequels were produced over the next 20 years. Only the original was directed by Clive Barker.

Answer: Predator

"Predator" was a movie about a brutal alien monster who has come to earth to hunt humans for sport. It runs into a special ops unit in Central America where it becomes a man vs. beast battle for survival. "Predator" was a favorite among Schwarzenegger fans and had an all-star cast including Carl Weathers and Jesse Ventura.

Answer: The Serpent and the Rainbow

"The Serpent and the Rainbow" told the story of how American Bill Pullman investigated the rumor of how a Haitian man was killed, buried, and brought back to life as a real zombie. Not only was the plot frightening, but it also had an equally terrifying film production.

In Haiti, law enforcement officials told the crew that they could not guarantee their safety during filming. Luckily, the crew made it out of Haiti unharmed and created a truly horrifying movie!

Answer: An American Werewolf in London

Not your typical werewolf movie, "An American Werewolf in London" won the 1982 Academy Award for Best Make Up and Hairstyling. Van Morrison, Warren Zevon, Bobby Vinton and Creedence Clearwater Revival contributed to the excellent and often ironic musical selection for the film.

Answer: Aliens

In "Aliens", Sigourney Weaver defended her space ship from a number hostile, and lethal alien creatures. A huge box office success, the 18 million-dollar sequel to "Alien" grossed nearly 180 million dollars. Nominated for seven Academy Awards, it won two for Best Sound Effects Editing and Best Visual Effects.

Answer: The Thing

Kurt Russel, Keith David, and Wilford Brimley starred in this box office flop that gained a cult following. It has recently been considered one of the best horror movies of all time by horror enthusiasts. Much of its lackluster performance and poor ratings are thought to be the result of it being released at the same time as Steven Spielberg's "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial".

Answer: Evil Dead II

Horror movie director Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell did an excellent job with this low-budget sequel to the original "Evil Dead". Not for the faint of heart, this movie was as terrifying as it was funny. The series continues with the movie "Army of Darkness", where Campbell returns as Ash to fight demons in another era of history.