Question 1

Which of these horror movies was included in parental complaints to the MPAA, leading to the creation of the PG-13 rating?

Accepted Answer

Gremlins - The other movie credited for the PG-13 creation is Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984). Both films have a PG rating to this day.

Question 2

Which popular horror director has a TV series covering the evolution and significance of horror as a genre?

Accepted Answer

Eli Roth - The show is called "Eli Roth's History of Horror" and ran from 2018-2021.

Question 3

The famous room 237 from The Shining (1980) is actually different in the original Stephen King novel. What was the room number first?

Accepted Answer

217 - 217 was a real room number in the hotel where The Shining was filmed, so they wanted to change it as to not scare guests.

Question 4

Woman of the Hour (2024) is based on a true story, in which Sheryl Bradshaw picked serial killer Rodney Alcala from the contestants on a dating TV show. What was the name of the game show?

Accepted Answer

The Dating Game - Sheryl decided to not go on a date with him after a conversation backstage, which likely saved her life.

Question 5

What condition does Jigsaw (John Kramer) suffer from?

Accepted Answer

Brain tumor - The inoperable brain tumor was a result of colon cancer, but the tumor is what created his resentment for those who take life for granted and led to him becoming Jigsaw.

Horror Movie Trivia - Bonus Round

2) Which popular horror director has a TV series covering the evolution and significance of horror as a genre?

3) The famous room 237 from The Shining (1980) is actually different in the original Stephen King novel. What was the room number first?

4) Woman of the Hour (2024) is based on a true story, in which Sheryl Bradshaw picked serial killer Rodney Alcala from the contestants on a dating TV show. What was the name of the game show?

5) What condition does Jigsaw (John Kramer) suffer from?