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Quiz about The Film History of Tim Burton

The Film History of Tim Burton Quiz

From the strange mind of Tim Burton has come a slew of charmingly quirky films, entertaining movie audiences beginning in the early 1980s. In this quiz we will briefly examine a number of Burton's best films.

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

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
190,957

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

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9 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Before jumping into feature-length films, Burton created a number of film shorts. In 1984, he created a 27-minute film featuring the 'creation' of a dog-monster a la 'Frankenstein'. What was the name of this fantasy creation? Hint

Dachsundstein

The Creature Stirs

Frankenweenie

Mechanispot

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Question 2 of 10

2. Tim Burton's first full-length film project was 'Pee Wee's Big Adventure', which also marked his first collaboration with which music composer? Hint

John Williams

Danny Elfman

Ennio Morricone

Randy Newman

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1988, Tim Burton released to the world a comedy classic with his 'Beetlejuice'. Which actor played the title character in this wacky funfest? Hint

Tom Hanks

Michael Keaton

Tim Robbins

John Cleese

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Question 4 of 10

4. Tim Burton really hit the box-office bigtime in 1989 with which film about a dark superhero? Hint

The Wraith

The Hulk

Batman

Spawn

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1990, Tim Burton returned to the director's chair in a much more low-key, Burtonesque film entitled 'Edward Scissorhands'. This film marked Burton's first of many collaborations with which actor, who played the title role? Hint

Johnny Depp

Robin Williams

Matt Damon

Sean Penn

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1994, Tim Burton wowed moviegoers and critics alike with his masterful biopic about which oddball cult-film director? Hint

Ken Russell

Russ Meyer

Ed Wood

John Waters

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Question 7 of 10

7. With an all-star cast, Tim Burton embarked on a sci-fi adventure in 1996, that was very reminiscent of 50s films within that genre. What was this film, featuring an invasion of Earth by strange Martians with very large brains, called? Hint

Attack of the 50 Foot Martians

Mars Attacks!

Battle of the Planets

Earth Under Siege!

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1999, Tim Burton took on the classic short story 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' in his film with the shortened name 'Sleepy Hollow'. Who wrote the original story upon which the film was based? Hint

James Fenimore Cooper

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Edgar Allan Poe

Washington Irving

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Question 9 of 10

9. One of Burton's most colorful and delightful films was released in 2003. It featured some tall tales inspired by a father and told through his son, who attempts to investigate the facts of his father's extraordinary life. What is the title of this eccentric film? Hint

Corpse Bride

Big Fish

Luau

Stalk of the Celery

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2005, Tim Burton released a remake of the 1971 film 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' that was entitled 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. The Tim Burton film's title is the same title as the book written by Roald Dahl.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Frankenweenie

Tim Burton began his film career at Disney, working on films such as 'The Fox and the Hound'. 'Frankenweenie' was his last project at the studio, the film was never released (too scary for children).

Shelley Duvall, Daniel Stern and a very young Sofia Coppola all appear in this film.

2. Tim Burton's first full-length film project was 'Pee Wee's Big Adventure', which also marked his first collaboration with which music composer?

Answer: Danny Elfman

Most of Tim Burton's films have featured musical scores by Danny Elfman, former lead singer of the alternative rock band Oingo Boingo. 'Pee Wee's Big Adventure' marked Elfman's second effort as composer of a film score, his first being with 'Forbidden Zone', directed by his brother Richard.

3. In 1988, Tim Burton released to the world a comedy classic with his 'Beetlejuice'. Which actor played the title character in this wacky funfest?

Answer: Michael Keaton

Supporting Michael Keaton in the cast were Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis as the deceased couple Adam and Barbara Maitland, and Catherine O'Hara, Jeffrey Jones and Winona Ryder as Delia, Charles and Lydia Deetz, who take over the home of the deceased Maitlands.

Both Robert Goulet and Dick Cavett make rare film appearances in this weird little picture.

4. Tim Burton really hit the box-office bigtime in 1989 with which film about a dark superhero?

Answer: Batman

Again Tim Burton partnered with actor Michael Keaton in 1989 with this box office blockbuster. Jack Nicholson really stole the show however with his outrageous performance as the Joker. Nicholson received great dividends for his acting, he signed to make the movie for a percentage of the box office gross and took home approximately 60 million during its run in theaters!

Answer: Johnny Depp

Alongside Johnny Depp's Edward appeared Winona Rider, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, and a special appearance was made by Vincent Price (one of Burton's idols). Sadly, this was Price's last big screen appearance.

6. In 1994, Tim Burton wowed moviegoers and critics alike with his masterful biopic about which oddball cult-film director?

Answer: Ed Wood

Another of Tim Burton's idols, Ed Wood was brought to life in the eponymously titled film 'Ed Wood'. Johnny Depp ably played the title role, but the show was stolen by Martin Landau, as classic horror film actor, Bela Lugosi.

Answer: Mars Attacks!

It seems that everyone in Hollywood wanted a part in 'Mars Attacks!' The cast included such Hollywood notables as Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Rod Steiger, Danny DeVito, Pierce Brosnan, Annette Bening and a host of others. In fact, the one actor that Tim Burton fans would have expected to appear in the film, Johnny Depp, turned down a chance to be in the film.

Answer: Washington Irving

Once again, Tim Burton was reunited with his favorite actor, Johnny Depp, who played the part of Ichabod Crane in the classic tale. This marked the third joint venture between the two. A great supporting cast was selected for this film, including Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon, Jeffrey Jones, Ian McDiarmid, Christopher Lee and Christopher Walken.

Answer: Big Fish

Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange and Helena Bonham Carter star in this strange but fun exaggeratory tale, that features many different references to Burton's past films.

Answer: True

In the 1971 version, Gene Wilder portrays the title character Willy Wonka. In the 2005 version, Willy Wonka's name is removed from the title to pay homage to the original title from the Dahl book. Nonetheless, Willy Wonka remains the main character and is played by, who else, Johnny Depp.

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Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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