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Odd Cinema Trivia Quiz

A quiz on films about bizarre subjects.

A multiple-choice quiz by moodygal. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
moodygal

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
27,117

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
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

Dennis Hopper

David Arquette

James Spader

Michael Madsen

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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

The Birds and the Bees

Macabre

Living on Velvet

Boxing Helena

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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

Prime Cut

Amateur

The Square Jungle

Naked

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

Cate Blanchette

Emily Watson

Elle Tyra

Gwen Uber

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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

Ewan McGregor

Colin Firth

Joseph Fiennes

Freddie Prinze Jr.

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Question 6 of 10

6. This David Cronenberg film is about twin gynecologists and the woman they love, played by Genevi�ve Bujold. Hint

Dead Ringers

Partners

Twins

Brothers in Arms

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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

Dead Ringers

Twins of Evil

Twin Falls, Idaho

My Own Private Idaho

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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

The Bad Lieutenant

Nude in a White Car

Little Vegas

Rabid

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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

Too Young to Know

The Tin Drum

Playing by Heart

The Rocking Horse Winner

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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

Cameron Diaz

Patricia Arquette

Elizabeth Shue

Miranda Richardson

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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.

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 Genevi�ve 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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