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Movies I've Wasted My Life With Quiz


Writing movie quizzes brings it home to me how much of my life I've wasted watching really terrible films. Can you identify them from the clues below?

A multiple-choice quiz by Islingtonian. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Islingtonian
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
68,877
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
6051
Last 3 plays: Johnmcmanners (15/15), Guest 174 (14/15), Guest 76 (9/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. It's hard to believe that in 1985 I watched this film about killer yogurt. Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. The average life lasts around 600,000 hours. In 1990 I lost 2 of them watching Bo Derek in ... Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Despite being one of the world's greatest music stars, Madonna's efforts on the silver screen have produced their fair share of turkeys. For my money, the worst was this one, also starring Willem Dafoe. Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. On a beautiful night, back when I lived in Paris, I could have spent the evening drinking wine by the Seine, or mingling with the artists in Montmartre. But no. I went to see Christophe Lambert's efforts to escape from the ... Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. I was never a fan of the TV series. So why, then, did I think I would enjoy the movie version (directed by Robert Wise) of ... Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. John Goodman? Rosie O'Donnell? Soundtrack by the B-52s? Doesn't sound too bad does it? Ha ... Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. 'Beauty and the Beast' made us cry. 'Aladdin' made us laugh. 'The Lion King' made us sing. But this next Disney film made us fall asleep in the Odeon Leicester Square (in my case anyway).
What movie about a Native American is this?
Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. This 1997 film featured Elvis Costello, Bob Geldof, Jools Holland, Elton John, Meat Loaf, and Richard (Rocky Horry Show) O'Brien. Unfortunately, they weren't the ones singing. Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Eternity in a fiery inferno (with a man with pins in his head and a woman who looks like a fish) or 90 minutes in a cinema watching a film about it? Not as easy a choice as you might think. Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. If, like me, you were a teenager in the 80's, 'The Breakfast Club' brings back all the great nostalgic memories. This film, starring almost the same cast, brings back the other ones. Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. I liked reading Stephen King novels when I was a teenager, but I never considered that a waste until I saw this film, which featured a 'scary' truck and a killer drinks machine. Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. The first film was great. The second was ok. The third was poor. What did I expect from the fourth (starring Lorraine Gary)? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. On a flight to New York a couple of years ago, I was pleased to learn that I had an individual TV screen. Until I watched this film starring Will Smith, Kenneth Branagh and Kevin Kline. Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. When the first 'Police Academy' film came out I was 13 and saw it with some friends. When this instalment came out, all the main characters had left the series, (leaving Bubba Smith, a seven foot giant who spoke 7 lines in the film, with top billing) and I was 17. I had no excuse. What was it? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. I was looking away from the screen for most of this film but remember 2 things: a man's head falling off, and a rare (non 'Star Wars') appearance from Mark Hamill. Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Nov 13 2024 : Johnmcmanners: 15/15
Oct 27 2024 : Guest 174: 14/15
Oct 27 2024 : Guest 76: 9/15
Sep 28 2024 : Guest 99: 4/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. It's hard to believe that in 1985 I watched this film about killer yogurt.

Answer: The Stuff

A delicious tasting dessert snack is found below ground, but with horrifying consequences. If you're easily horrified.
2. The average life lasts around 600,000 hours. In 1990 I lost 2 of them watching Bo Derek in ...

Answer: Ghosts Can't Do It

Bo tries to bring her lover Anthony Quinn back from the dead. See, it doesn't sound that bad until you watch it.
3. Despite being one of the world's greatest music stars, Madonna's efforts on the silver screen have produced their fair share of turkeys. For my money, the worst was this one, also starring Willem Dafoe.

Answer: Body of Evidence

'Evita' was a fine film, and 'A League of Their Own' was funny. 'Body of Evidence' was just rude.
4. On a beautiful night, back when I lived in Paris, I could have spent the evening drinking wine by the Seine, or mingling with the artists in Montmartre. But no. I went to see Christophe Lambert's efforts to escape from the ...

Answer: Fortress

Apparently a sequel has come out recently. Have I learned my lesson? Only time will tell.
5. I was never a fan of the TV series. So why, then, did I think I would enjoy the movie version (directed by Robert Wise) of ...

Answer: Star Trek: The Motion Picture

It's a long film when you're 8.
6. John Goodman? Rosie O'Donnell? Soundtrack by the B-52s? Doesn't sound too bad does it? Ha ...

Answer: The Flintstones

In the sequel ('The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas') Fred Flintstone is played by a British Actor, Mark Addy. I don't think he'll be getting a knighthood anytime soon.
7. 'Beauty and the Beast' made us cry. 'Aladdin' made us laugh. 'The Lion King' made us sing. But this next Disney film made us fall asleep in the Odeon Leicester Square (in my case anyway). What movie about a Native American is this?

Answer: Pocahontas

This film deserves credit for having more respect for cultural sensitivities than other Disney films. But if you can remember a song or joke from it, you've a better memory than I have.
8. This 1997 film featured Elvis Costello, Bob Geldof, Jools Holland, Elton John, Meat Loaf, and Richard (Rocky Horry Show) O'Brien. Unfortunately, they weren't the ones singing.

Answer: Spice World

Check the cast list - they're all there.
9. Eternity in a fiery inferno (with a man with pins in his head and a woman who looks like a fish) or 90 minutes in a cinema watching a film about it? Not as easy a choice as you might think.

Answer: Hellraiser 2: Hellbound

A friend wanted to go. Honest.
10. If, like me, you were a teenager in the 80's, 'The Breakfast Club' brings back all the great nostalgic memories. This film, starring almost the same cast, brings back the other ones.

Answer: St Elmo's Fire

Its hard to talk about 'The Breakfast Club' without bringing up 'St Elmo's Fire'. Its hard to talk about 'St Elmo's Fire' without bringing up your breakfast.
11. I liked reading Stephen King novels when I was a teenager, but I never considered that a waste until I saw this film, which featured a 'scary' truck and a killer drinks machine.

Answer: Maximum Overdrive

He directed it himself. He is a very talented writer.
12. The first film was great. The second was ok. The third was poor. What did I expect from the fourth (starring Lorraine Gary)?

Answer: Jaws: The Revenge

I loved 'Jaws' so much I couldn't resist getting 'Jaws: The Revenge' out on video. To be honest, if it came on TV tomorrow I'd probably watch it again. What does that tell you?
13. On a flight to New York a couple of years ago, I was pleased to learn that I had an individual TV screen. Until I watched this film starring Will Smith, Kenneth Branagh and Kevin Kline.

Answer: Wild Wild West

I think someone said this film was like 'watching money burn'.
14. When the first 'Police Academy' film came out I was 13 and saw it with some friends. When this instalment came out, all the main characters had left the series, (leaving Bubba Smith, a seven foot giant who spoke 7 lines in the film, with top billing) and I was 17. I had no excuse. What was it?

Answer: Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach

Steve Guttenberg's last 'Police Academy' film was No. 4. Frankly, he lasted longer than he should have.
15. I was looking away from the screen for most of this film but remember 2 things: a man's head falling off, and a rare (non 'Star Wars') appearance from Mark Hamill.

Answer: Britannia Hospital

This film is just a hazy memory. Thank goodness.
Source: Author Islingtonian

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