BLACK HORROR
Who directed Us and Nope?
Jordan Peele
What does “final girl” usually mean in horror?
The female character who survives to the end
What is a jump scare?
A sudden moment intended to startle viewers
In this movie, a Black man visits his white girlfriend's family and discovers their terrifying secret.
Get Out
You're home alone and hear footsteps upstairs. What's the smartest thing to do?
Leave the house safely and call for help.
Which 2023 horror comedy asks who dies first when the whole cast is Black?
The Blackening
True or false: a final girl must be fearless.
False
What do we call the music or sounds that build tension?
Score or sound design
What horror movie features a masked killer who calls victims and asks, 'What's your favorite scary movie?'
Scream
You're running from a masked killer. What classic horror movie mistake should you avoid?
Don't run upstairs or into a dead end.
Which actress plays both Adelaide and Red in Us?
Lupita Nyong’o
Which film stars Keke Palmer as Emerald?
Nope
What is a doppelgänger?
A double or look-alike of a person
In this Jordan Peele movie, a family encounters terrifying doubles of themselves.
Us
Your friend wants to split up to search an abandoned building. What's the classic horror survival rule?
Never split up! Stay together.
In Nope, what is Emerald’s last name?
Haywood
What is the term for a recurring, recognizable story pattern?
Trope
What does a close-up shot emphasize?
A face, expression, or detail
What horror movie features a supernatural killer summoned by saying his name five times in a mirror?
Candyman
You receive a mysterious invitation to a secluded mansion with no phone service. Name two warning signs.
The isolated location and no phone service.
In Us, what are the doubles called?
The Tethered
Name one way a horror story can challenge stereotypes.
Accept: give characters agency, depth, leadership, or survival
What is foreshadowing?
An earlier clue that hints at what happens later
In this 1995 horror anthology, a funeral director tells four terrifying stories about racism, violence, and supernatural revenge.
Tales from the Hood
You're the final girl. The killer falls to the ground, but you're not sure they're dead. What should you NEVER do?
Never approach the killer or assume they're dead.