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1. The original film in this series of movies was released in 1979. It was a science fiction thriller, taking place on a space ship. All the crew was killed except one female character and her cat. The sequel was released in 1986. What was this classic sequel called?
2. "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" was released in 1979. It was based on a television show created by Gene Roddenberry. It was a box office success but the movie had bad pacing and little action. The sequel cranked up the action. Who plays Khan Noonien Singh in "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" (1982)? Khan is seeking revenge against Captain Kirk.
3. This sequel was released in 1987. The original film was the biggest box-office hit of 1984. Which film series introduced us to the characters of Billy Rosewood, John Taggart and Andrew Bogomil?
4. In 1981, a low budget horror classic was released. It takes us deep in the woods of Tennessee. It tells the story of five college students who stumble upon a mysterious book. The sequel returns only two characters from the original film and tells a very similar story. What was the sequel released in 1987 titled?
5. "Lethal Weapon" (1987) tells the story of Roger Murtaugh and Martin Riggs. Roger is about to retire and Martin is wild and has suicidal thoughts. The sequel revolves around protecting Leo Getz and the South African Consulate. Who plays the hilarious Leo Getz?
6. The original movie features a murderous mother avenging the death of her son. The mother is beheaded and the son, who wasn't really dead, picks up the killing in the sequel, released in 1981. It tells the story of a summer camp with a high dead body count. What sequel features a killer who wears a burlap sack over his head?
7. In 1988, an action film, "Die Hard", which introduced us to police officer John McClane, was released and was a box office hit. It took part mostly in a skyscraper. Its sequel took place in an airport and was disappointing to me. The third film "Die Hard with a Vengeance" (1995) was a return to form and took place mostly in New York city. It co-starred Samuel L. Jackson. What was Mr. Jackson's character's first name in this film? Hint it was a Greek god.
8. "Fright Night" (1985) and its lesser-known sequel "Fright Night II" (1988), tell the story of Charley Brewster and his run-ins with real live vampires. In both films he enlists an old horror movie actor Peter Vincent to help him out. Peter Vincent starred in films where he was a vampire killer. He hosts a late night television show called "Fright Night". Who plays Peter Vincent?
9. Long before "American Pie" (1999), another raunchy high school comedy was released. It featured characters with nicknames such as Meat, Pee-Wee, Lassie and Beulah Ballbreaker. What was this film's rather funny sequel called, which was released in 1983?
10. "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981), introduced us to the character Indiana Jones. "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) was technically a prequel. "Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade" (1989) was a sequel. In this movie we are introduced to Indiana's father and a younger version of Indiana, in a flashback sequence. Which actors play Indiana's father and a young Indiana Jones?
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