Deadly Directors
Monsters of Legend
Krazy Killers
Thespians of Terror
Frightening Franchises
100
Known for his many stories like "IT" and "Under The Dome", you could this famous writer is horror royalty.
Who is Stephen King
100
One of the greatest movie monsters of all time, Boris Karloff took the stage in the 1930's as this product of a deranged scientist experiments with corpses and electricity.
What is Frankenstein's Monster
100
One of the original slashers, this seemingly unkillable brute arises from the waters to slice his way through a new batch of teens in every one of his films
Who is Jason Vorhees
100
Outside of his most famous role as the titular character in 1941's "The Wolf Man", this renowned second generation actor has also starred in films like "The Alligator People" and "The Cyclops"
Who is Lon Chaney Jr.
100
With settings including a summer camp, New York City, and even outer space, which campy horror series began at Crystal Lake.
What is Friday the 13th
200
Utilizing many horror cliches (including some of his own), this director succeeded in creating one of the most satirical horror franchises in "Scream"
Who is Wes Craven
200
Another monstrous (but notably hairier) icon in horror movies everywhere, what man/animal hybrid has made appearances in countless tales both on and off screen?
What is a werewolf
200
An escapee from a mental institution, this silent and emotionless killer was Jamie Lee Curtis' neighborhood nightmare
Who is Michael Myers
200
The main protagonist in each film, this underrated actress spends her time trying to evade and/or defeat the newest incarnation of the Ghostface killer in the Scream franchise.
Who is Neve Campbell
200
Another small town, another round of hapless teenagers to be killed, this other long lasting horror series featured a threat after you fall asleep.
What is A Nightmare on Elm Street
300
Taking one of Stephen King's works "The Shining" and turning it into film. This director would cement himself as one of the horror genre's greatest
Who is Stanley Kubrick
300
A less talked about but still noted addition to the line-up, which ancient terror has its roots in Ancient Egypt
What is The Mummy
300
A killer even before a voodoo spell trapped him in a toy, this inexplicably immortal villain has a date with a 6 year old boy
Who is Chucky the Killer Doll
300
Portraying the legendary dream killer Freddy Kruger, this famous actor has also appeared in countless other horror films as well as voice acting in several animated TV shows.
Who is Robert Englund
300
With several installments including one prequel/remake, this aptly named seasonal franchise including one entry that had nothing to do with the killer it was originally based on.
What are the Halloween films
400
So renowned in the horror genre that a film was made based of his making of "Psycho", this director's name is often used when describing the quality of horror stories.
Who is Alfred Hitchcock
400
Star of no less than 30 films over the last 60 years, which famous giant creature began as a warning against the horrors of nuclear war
Who is Godzilla
400
Inbred from a psychotic midwestern family of rednecks, this nasty character has a habit of sawing off your face for his collection
Who is Leatherface
400
While having made his career primarily in comedies, this actor took some unsuccessful attempts at the horror genre defending dinosaurs in "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" as well as in the lead role of the critically panned "Psycho" remake.
Who is Vince Vaughn
400
While only barely qualifying as a franchise with only 2 films to its name, this piece of iconic horror cinema assisted both in bringing Hitchcock's name to the public as well as creating a threat of a fine feathered variety.
What is The Birds
500
Known more for his aquatic monster films such as "Piranha", this sci-fi/horror director is equally known and respected in both genres
Who is Roger Corman
500
A gigantic rival to the King of Monsters known only by the well versed, this other giant reptile has the more family oriented title of "Friend to All Children"
Who is Gamera
500
In a virtually unknown pair of films, a small town and a Hawaiian resort comes under attack from an ice shooting snowman bearing the name of this frosty figure of song
Who is Jack Frost
500
One of the few actors who starred in a bad horror movie and moved up in their careers, this star of We're the Millers and many other films was once chased by psychotic killer leprechaun.
Who is Jennifer Aniston
500
A horror movie franchise that some don't even know was made into a franchise, this 4 film monster series began when Betty White shelters keeps an oversized aquatic predator secret.
What is Lake Placid