CANDYMAN
Candyman (1992) is based on a short story by which writer?
Clive Barker came to prominence in the mid-1980s with a series of short stories, compiled in the Books of Blood, which established him as a leading horror writer. Several of the stories have been adapted into film, including "The Forbidden", which became Candyman.
Carrie (1976) is based on a novel by which author?
Carrie began as a short story, but King tossed the first few pages in the garbage can. His wife fished the pages out of the trash and encouraged him to finish the story, saying that she would help him with the female perspective. He followed her advice and expanded it into what would become his first published novel.
Where does Friday the 13th take place?
Camp Crystal Lake had 22 years of uninterrupted good times until a handicapped camper drowned in the summer of 1957, setting off a string of grisly murders.
How much screen time does Freddy Krueger get in the first film?
Director Wes Craven knew the unseen was far scarier than the seen, which is why Freddy Krueger only has 7 minutes of screen time in the original film.
How much did the 1978 Halloween movie cost to make?
With a budget of only $300,000, the film went on to gross $47 million at the U.S. box office.
Where does Candyman take place?
While Barker's original story revolved around the themes of the British class system in contemporary Liverpool, director Bernard Rose chose to set the film in a public housing development in Chicago and focus on the themes of race and social class in the inner-city United States.
Why do the girls at school make fun of her in the shower?
Carrie experiences her first menstrual period as she showers after gym class. She panics, not understanding what is happening, but the other girls just laugh and pelt her with tampons. A light bulb mysteriously breaks as Carrie reaches the height of her panic.
Who is the killer in the original Friday the 13th?
Mrs. Pamela Voorhees (Jason's mother) stalks and murders the teenagers preparing Camp Crystal Lake for re-opening.
Who is the first teen to dream about Freddy?
Tina awakens from a nightmare wherein she is attacked by a disfigured man in decayed clothes who wears a blade-fixed work glove on his right hand. Her mother points out four mysterious slashes on her nightgown.
What was the original title of Halloween?
The events of the original script, titled The Babysitter Murders, took place over several days. The script was changed to have everything happen on the same day to reduce the number of locations and costume changes and keep the film under budget. It was decided that Halloween, the scariest night of the year, was the perfect night (and title) for the film.
According to legend, Candyman will appear if you say his name how many times?
Helen hears a local story about the Candyman, who can be summoned by saying his name five times in front of a mirror, causing him to appear and kill the summoner.
What does the principal repeatedly call Carrie?
When she's called to the principal's office, Carrie becomes frustrated at both the cigarette smoke emanating from an ashtray and at the principal repeatedly calling her "Cassie". The ashtray inexplicably flips off his desk and shatters.
Who is Mrs. Voorhees' first victim?
although he spent most his time working behind the camera, Willie Adams also played Barry, the male counselor in the 1958 scene, and holds the unique distinction of being the first murder victim in the Friday the 13th films.
Where does A Nightmare on Elm Street take place?
Although the setting is never mentioned in the first movie, multiple sequels confirm the location as Springwood, Ohio.
By 2018, how many Halloween films had been made?
Between 1978 and 2018, the Halloween franchise had produced a total of eleven films.
What does Candyman have instead of a right hand?
He has a bloody hook, which he uses to mutilate his victims.
Who asks Carrie to the prom?
Carrie's classmate Sue feels guilty for participating in the locker room antics, so she convinces her boyfriend--the handsome and popular Tommy--to invite Carrie to the upcoming prom.
In which film does Jason rack up the highest body count?
Over the course of his first 12 films, Jason slaughters 167 people, but nothing compares to the 28 kills he racks up in the ridiculously over-the-top Jason X (a.k.a. "Jason in Space").
How long did it take to shoot A Nightmare on Elm Street?
Principal photography began on June 11, 1984 and lasted a total of 32 days.
Who did Laurie kill at the end of Halloween H20: 20 Years Later?
At the end of Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, Laurie decapitates Michael, finally killing him ... or so she thinks. But the next film, Halloween: Resurrection, reveals that Michael had swapped clothes with a paramedic, put the mask on him, crushed his larynx so he couldn't talk, and left him for Laurie to kill.
Who becomes the new Candyman?
Helen's grief-stricken and guilt-ridden husband Trevor looks at his bathroom mirror and says Helen's name five times. Helen's vengeful spirit appears and kills Trevor with a hook, leaving his body to be found by his girlfriend.
What do Chris and Billy dump on Carrie at prom?
Chris's friend Norma rigs the election and Carrie is crowned Prom Queen. But her joy is cut short when she finds herself covered in pig's blood.
Who drags Jason's mask to Hell at the end of Friday the 13th Part IX: Jason Goes to Hell?
At the end of the movie, a dog unearths Jason's mask before Freddy Krueger's gloved hand bursts out of the dirt and pulls the mask into Hell.
What profession did Freddy once pursue?
In the pilot episode of the TV series Freddy's Nightmares, Krueger gets an ice cream truck back into working order after he evades prison. Of course, before Freddy's new career really takes off, mob justice gets the better of him.
In Rob Zombie's remakes, what character does his wife Sherie Moon Zombie play?
In Zombie's Halloween, Sherie Moon Zombie portrays Michael's mom Deborah, who commits suicide out of guilt for Michael's actions. She resumes her role in Halloween II, appearing in visions that Michael and Laurie share.