Test Your Knowledge: Horror Movie Villain Quiz

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Test Your Knowledge: Horror Movie Villain Quiz
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Count Dracula is one of the most classic horror movie villains, having been portrayed in some 300 movies - the most-portrayed literary character in film. How could he not induce terror, with that creepy cape and those pointed fangs just waiting to sink into your neck and suck out your blood?

From early movie creeps such as Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, all popular in the first half of the 20th century, Hollywood moved on to create terrifying characters such as Carrie, Freddy Krueger, Jigsaw and Hannibal Lecter. Some tortured or mutilated their victims. One famous villain ate his. Their signature attire - a hockey mask, a striped sweater, clown garb - might have caused you to forever shy away from someone so clad.

So why do we watch these flicks if they're so terrifying? For some of us, it's simple curiosity or the desire to conquer the fear of the unknown. You can also claim bragging rights if you make it through some of these films! Others like the rush of adrenaline that comes with being terrified, especially when it subsides as we realize we're perfectly safe.

One thing is clear. Horror movies aren't going away. They're cheap to make and profitable, which means a great return on investment for producers. Now it's time to see how much you know about horror movie villains by taking this quiz.

What's the name of the vengeful doll in "Child's Play?"
Blaine
Chucky
Herman
Which villain appears if you say his name repeatedly while looking into a mirror?
Candyman
Dracula
Hannibal Lecter
In what movie does the "Lakeshore Strangler" die and then use voodoo to transfer his soul to a doll?
"Subspecies"
"Gremlins"
"Child's Play"

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A deranged man in a hockey mask terrorizes which summer camp?
Camp Crystal Lake
Sunshine Summer Camp
Deep Woods Camp
Which monster is based on an 1818 novel by Mary Shelley?
Frankenstein
Dracula
The Mummy
How does the character named Jigsaw kill his victims?
poison
clever traps
knives

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Which horror movie villain loves using a machete to kill people?
Jason Voorhees
Freddy Krueger
The Creeper
What's the name of the villain in the "Texas Chainsaw Massacre?"
Lubin
Norman Bates
Leatherface
What is one of Candyman's killing weapons?
ants
wasps
bees

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Anthony Hopkins portrays which psychotic killer?
Leatherface
Hannibal Lecter
Damien Thorn
In "The Ring," a demon strikes its victims after they do what?
curse Satan's name
watch a video
ring a doorbell
What kind of dog plays the villain in "Cujo?"
Rottweiler
St. Bernard
German shepherd

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What method does Freddy Krueger use to attack his victims?
He uses their loved ones as bait.
He uses their dreams.
He hides in their homes.
Hooked chains are the favored weapon of which bad guy?
Cropsy
Billy Cole
Pinhead
Norman Bates likes to dress up like what?
his dead mother
a stripper
a little boy

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What's Jigsaw's favorite fashion statement?
expensive watches
fancy glasses
tuxedo
What is Hannibal Lecters's profession?
special forces soldier
lawyer
psychiatrist
When Jason (from "Friday the 13th") dies, how can he be resurrected?
chemical bath
electricity
fire

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"Leatherface" was inspired by which real-life killer?
Ed Gein
Jeffery Dahmer
Green River Killer
The Creeper, from "Jeepers Creepers" appears once every how many years?
6 years
23 years
31 years
How does Norman Bates murder his victims?
He sets them on fire.
He strangles them.
He stabs them.

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What is Damien Thorn?
the Anti-Christ
a poltergeist
a mentally-disturbed child
Which villain looks like part of an Edward Munch painting?
Ghostface
Samara Morgan
The Wolfman
How old was Michael Myers when he murdered his first victim?
6
8
10

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Who is the "Springwood Slasher?"
Ghostface
Jester
Freddy Krueger
In 10 "Halloween" movies, about how many people has Michael Myers killed?
42
110
174
Which bad guy says vulgar rhymes during his bloodthirsty killing sprees?
Stu Macher
Razor Charlie
Lubin

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Robert Englund, who played Freddy Krueger, has said that he feels his character represents what?
neglect
hate
longing
What's the color of Freddy Krueger's iconic sweater?
black-and-gray striped
red-and-black striped
red-and-gray striped
Captain Spaulding, from "The Devil's Rejects," gets his name from what source?
a musical
a novel
a comic book

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