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Quiz about Odd Cinema
Quiz about Odd Cinema

Odd Cinema Trivia Quiz


A quiz on films about bizarre subjects.

A multiple-choice quiz by moodygal. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
moodygal
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
27,117
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. 'Crash' is about people who enjoy recreating famous car accidents. Who was the male lead? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What's the name of the film about a surgeon who is obsessed with a dark haired beauty and goes to extreme measures to be with her? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This is an English film starring David Thewlis as an aliented drifter whose brilliant verbal onslaughts although sometimes harsh are always thought provoking. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. 'Breaking the Waves' takes place in Scotland. It's about a strange girl, her relationship with God, and how she tries to cure her husband's paralysis. It stars this actress in her stunning film debut. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The foreign film, 'The Pillow Book', starred this actor who ended up becoming an actual piece of parchment in the movie. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This David Cronenberg film is about twin gynecologists and the woman they love, played by Geneviève Bujold. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Another movie about twins-only they're conjoined aka Siamese twins. Can you pick the title of this 1999 indie film; written, directed, and starring the Polish brothers? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Harvey Keitel deals with drug abuse, the rape of a nun, and his troubled marriage in this Abel Ferrara film. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which 1979 German film is about a little boy who stops growing because of the horrors of the Nazi regime? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. 'Leaving Las Vegas' is a sad, painful film about an alcoholic and a prostitute who find each other too late. It stars Nicholas Cage and which actress? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 'Crash' is about people who enjoy recreating famous car accidents. Who was the male lead?

Answer: James Spader

David Cronenberg directed 'Crash' in 1995. He's directed other unusual films like 'M. Butterfly', 'Naked Lunch,' and 'Dead Zone'.
2. What's the name of the film about a surgeon who is obsessed with a dark haired beauty and goes to extreme measures to be with her?

Answer: Boxing Helena

This was directed by David Lynch's daughter, Jennifer. Kim Basinger was sued when she pulled out of the project. Sherilyn Fenn replaced her as Helena.
3. This is an English film starring David Thewlis as an aliented drifter whose brilliant verbal onslaughts although sometimes harsh are always thought provoking.

Answer: Naked

This 1993 film was directed by Mike Leigh.
4. 'Breaking the Waves' takes place in Scotland. It's about a strange girl, her relationship with God, and how she tries to cure her husband's paralysis. It stars this actress in her stunning film debut.

Answer: Emily Watson

It co-stars Katrin Cartlidge who was also in 'Naked'. Cartlidge is a great actress who deserves more recognition.
5. The foreign film, 'The Pillow Book', starred this actor who ended up becoming an actual piece of parchment in the movie.

Answer: Ewan McGregor

McGregor was in another bizarre and controversial film, 'Trainspotting'.
6. This David Cronenberg film is about twin gynecologists and the woman they love, played by Geneviève Bujold.

Answer: Dead Ringers

The 1988 film starred Jeremy Irons. It's based on a true story.
7. Another movie about twins-only they're conjoined aka Siamese twins. Can you pick the title of this 1999 indie {film;} written, directed, and starring the Polish brothers?

Answer: Twin Falls, Idaho

Garrett Morris and William Katt are in it too.
8. Harvey Keitel deals with drug abuse, the rape of a nun, and his troubled marriage in this Abel Ferrara film.

Answer: The Bad Lieutenant

'Rabid' is yet another David Cronenberg film about drinking blood and liking it.
9. Which 1979 German film is about a little boy who stops growing because of the horrors of the Nazi regime?

Answer: The Tin Drum

It won a Best Foreign Film Acadamy Award. Oklahoma tried to ban the sale and rental of the film a couple of years ago.
10. 'Leaving Las Vegas' is a sad, painful film about an alcoholic and a prostitute who find each other too late. It stars Nicholas Cage and which actress?

Answer: Elizabeth Shue

Elizabeth Shue is the sister of Melrose Place star Andrew Shue. Cage won an Oscar for Best Actor.
Source: Author moodygal

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