Horror Movies
"He is the iconic villain from the film franchise "A Nightmare on Elm Street."
Who is Freddy Krueger?
The gaming industry's most popular horror franchise features iconic characters such as Chris Redfield, Leon Kennedy, Jill Valentine, and Ethan Winters.
What is Resident Evil?
The horror author behind "Carrie," "The Shining," "It," and "Misery".
Who is Stephen King?
This movie introduces the first female Universal Movie Monster.
What is the bride of Frankenstein?
Tony Todd has portrayed numerous characters in various horror films, but he will always be remembered for his villainous role in the 1992 horror film.
What is Candyman?
A film that one third of Americans believed to be real at the time of its release, held the box office record for sales for an Original Screenplay from 1999 to 2016 when it was surpassed by Jordan Peele's 'Get Out'.
What is "The Blair Witch Project"
Often considered the greatest horror game of all time, this sequel redefined horror storytelling in gaming in 2001.
What is Silent Hill 2?
She mentions a film called "Dracula's Daughter" as the inspiration for her novels 'The Vampire Lestat' and 'Interview with the Vampire'.
Who is Anne Rice?
If there is one thing Mary Shelley will be remembered for, it will be her creation of the Sci-Fi genre with this novel.
What is Frankstein?
This Syfy channel film series is famously absurd and ridiculous, particularly with sequels subtitled "The Second One" and "Oh Hell No."
What is Sharknado?
"Cillian Murphy stars in this post-apocalyptic film that revitalized the 'zombie' genre."
What is "28 Days Later"
Before the Amnesia Trilogy, Frictional Games created another trilogy set in the frozen tundra and underground caves of Greenland.
What is Penumbra?
This horror short story by Harlan Ellison is one of the first tales of AI destroying humanity and is perhaps one of the darkest looks at mankind's future ever written. It was even adapted into a video game at one point.
What is "I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream"?
Written by Joseph Stefano and directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1960, this black-and-white film is credited by many as birthing the 'Slasher' subgenre of horror.
What is Psycho?
Though she was never convicted, she likely heard children jumping rope to a song about how she "gave her mother whacks."
Who is Lizzie Borden?
While Leatherface is classified as a 'Slasher' villain, the original "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" was considered to be part of this horror subgenre at the time, along with such as "The Last House on the Left" and "Blood Sucking Freaks."
What are Exploitation Films?
In 1992, while it may not have been considered a horror title by the average gamer, it was actually regarded as one of the most disturbing games ever made. This led to a Senatorial hearing about what type of content should be allowed in games, alongside Mortal Kombat.
What is Night Trap?
Neil Gaiman is quoted as saying, "You need to read to him. He's where the darkness begins," about this late early 20th-century writer, best known for his short story, 'The Call of Cthulhu.'
Who is H.P. Lovecraft?
This novella narrates the tale of a curious doctor who divides his personality into two - one good and one evil.
What is The Strange Case of Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde?
Denis Dyack is perhaps best known for creating The Legacy of Kain, remaking Metal Gear Solid, and for creating a revolutionary horror game exclusive for the Gamecube that introduced sanity meters.
What is Eternal Darkness?
He is the director responsible for extreme Japanese horror films such as "Audition," "Ichi the Killer," and "Visitor Q."
Who is Takashi Miike?
Capcom infamously explained their reasoning for abandoning horror elements in favor of more action by saying, "Horror is dead" after the poor reception from fans on the release of this game.
What is Resident Evil 6?
Horror author Clive Barker made the New York Times Bestsellers List with his pseudo-memoir of a demon that begins with the sentence "Burn this Book."
What is Mister B Gone
Considered by many to be the first horror film ever, this German silent film is still influential for set design and surrealism in movie making.
What is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
One of the oldest serial killers we know of, this woman was said to drink blood and bathe in it to keep her youth. Her infamy led to her being the name of several songs, and a black metal band, and has inspired many films.
Who is Elizabeth Bathory?