Horror Movies
He is the iconic villain of the film franchise, "A Nightmare on Elm Street"
Who is Freddy Krueger
The most popular horror franchise in gaming, which has such memorable characters 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 features the first female Universal Movie Monster
What is The Bride of Frankenstein?
Tony Todd has played many roles in many horror films, but he will always be recognized for his villainous role in this 1992 horror film
What is Candyman?
A film that was believed to be real by a third of Americans at the time of release, this movie held the box office record for sales for an Original Screenplay from 1999 to 2016, when it was dethroned by Jordan Peele's 'Get Out'
What is "The Blair Witch Project"
Often considered to be the greatest horror game of all time, this sequel redefined horror storytelling in gaming in 2001
What is Silent Hill 2?
She cites a movie entitled "Dracula's Daughter" as her inspiration for writing such novels as '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 creating the Sci-Fi genre with this novel
What is Frankenstein?
This Syfy channel film series is known as being absurd and ridiculous, especially with sequels subheaded as "The Second One" and "Oh Hell No"
What is Sharknado?
Cillian Murphy stars in this post apocalyptic film that rebirthed the 'zombie' genre
What is "28 Days Later"
Before the Amnesia Trilogy, Frictional Games created another trilogy that takes place in the frozen cold tundra and underground caves in 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 most likely heard children jumping rope to a song about how she 'gave her mother whacks'
Who is Lizzie Borden?
While Leatherface is considered a 'Slasher' villain, the original "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" was considered at the time to be in this horror subgenre, along with contemporaries such as "The Last House on the Left" and "Blood Sucking Freaks"
What are Exploitation Films?
While not considered a horror title to the average gamer, it was considered in 1992 to be one of the most disturbing games ever made, prompting a Senatorial hearing over what 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 tells a story about a curious doctor who splits his personality in two, one being evil and one being good.
What is The Strange Case of Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde?
Denis Dyack is perhaps best well known for creating The Legacy of Kain, remaking Metal Gear Solid, and for creating this revolutionary horror game exclusive for the Gamecube that introduced sanity meters
What is Eternal Darkness?
He is the director behind extreme Japanese horror films such as "Audition", "Ichi the Killer" and "Visitor Q"
Who is Takashi Miike?
After the poor reception from fans on the release of this game, Capcom infamously explained their reasoning for abandoning horror elements in favor of more action by saying, "Horror is dead"
What is Resident Evil 6?
Horror author, Clive Barker, made the New York Times Bestsellers List with this fake memoir of a demon that starts 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 being the name of several songs, a black metal band, and has inspired many films.
Who is Elizabeth Bathory?