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Shock Waves Trivia Quiz

Here is a quiz for fans of the cult horror film "Shock Waves". Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Marka1620. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Marka1620

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
152,018

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
164

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What the name of the chartered boat? Hint

Winston's Sail

Jenny II

Day's Pleasure

Bonaventure

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Question 2 of 10

2. What novel inspired the movie? Hint

Island of the Undead

Morning of the Magicians

Sea of Fear

Dark Light

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Question 3 of 10

3. Finish the quote "The sea ____, what it can't keep down". Hint

brings ashore

can't keep

spits up

brings up

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which actor portrayed the SS Commander? Hint

John Carradine

Luke Halpin

D.J. Sidney

Peter Cushing

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many "Nazi Zombies" are in the movie? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many of the shipwrecked survivors are rescued? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the "real" hotel used in the movie? Hint

Hilton

Marriott

Biltmore

Imperial Hotel

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the SS Commander's group, that he commanded during the war?
Hint

Death Corps

Blitzergs

Skull Squad

Furor's Wrath

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which state was the movie filmed in? Hint

California

South Carolina

Florida

North Carolina

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Question 10 of 10

10. What television show did "Keith" (Luke Halpin) play in when he was young? Hint

Mickey Mouse Club

My Three Sons

Raw Hide

Flipper

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What the name of the chartered boat?

Answer: Bonaventure

The star, Luke Halpin, had a mariner's license at the time of shooting and actually assisted in driving the boat.

2. What novel inspired the movie?

Answer: Morning of the Magicians

"Morning of the Magicians" was about the Nazi's power in the 20s/30s and how they considered themselves as unstoppable, supernatural beings that would one day rule the world.

3. Finish the quote "The sea ____, what it can't keep down".

Answer: spits up

This line was in reference to a decayed corpse that floated up from the bottom of the ocean during a strange weather phenomenon. The corpse was later omitted from the final cut of the movie. This quote is now referring to just the strange weather phenomenon.

4. Which actor portrayed the SS Commander?

Answer: Peter Cushing

After performing in "Shock Waves", Peter Cushing's next appearence was in "Star Wars".

5. How many "Nazi Zombies" are in the movie?

Answer: 8

The "Zombie" roles were filled by local Florida residents in an open casting call. A reporter (Jay Maeder) for the "Miami Herald" decided to try out and was later selected. Mr. Maeder never informed the cast/crew that he was actually a reporter. When shooting was finished, Mr. Maeder wrote an article in the paper call "I am a Zombie" based on his experience shooting the B-movie.

6. How many of the shipwrecked survivors are rescued?

Answer: 1

The only survivor is the character (Rose) played by "Brooke Adams".

7. What is the name of the "real" hotel used in the movie?

Answer: Biltmore

After the filming of the movie, the abandoned hotel was completely refurbished.

8. What was the name of the SS Commander's group, that he commanded during the war?

Answer: Death Corps

The "Death Corps" was explained by Peter Cushing's character as an experiment performed during WWII with dead SS soldiers. These soldiers were killed in battle and later brought back to life. The SS Commander was ordered to take his "Death Corps" unit to sea in an attempt to avoid capture.

Their ship was washed ashore on a deserted island were they remained in isolation for 30 years until the crew of the Bonaventure landed on their shores.

9. Which state was the movie filmed in?

Answer: Florida

A lot of the film was shot in the city of Coral Gables and Palm Beach in Florida.

10. What television show did "Keith" (Luke Halpin) play in when he was young?

Answer: Flipper

Luke Halpin also made a living as a stuntman in Florida.

Source: Author Marka1620

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