Slasher Films quiz

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1. 1 Easy

   What is the name of the supernatural possessed doll in the Child's Play slasher franchise?

   Answer: Chucky

   Why: Chucky's human name, Charles Lee Ray, splices together three notorious criminals: Charles Manson, Lee Harvey Oswald and James Earl Ray.

2. 2 Medium

   How many years did Michael Myers spend at Smith's Grove before his Halloween escape?

   Answer: 15 years

   Why: Myers was committed at age six after slaying his sister Judith in 1963, making him 21 years old during his 1978 killing spree.

3. 3 Hard

   Which character delivers the fatal strike to Jason in The Final Chapter?

   Answer: Tommy Jarvis

   Why: Tommy shaved his hair to mimic Jason's childhood appearance, creating a moment of hesitation to land the fatal blow.

4. 4 Easy

   What weapon is most famously wielded by Michael Myers in the Halloween slasher movies?

   Answer: Chef's knife

   Why: In Halloween's 1978 opening scene, the hands gripping the kitchen knife are producer Debra Hill's, doubling for six year old Michael Myers.

5. 5 Medium

   In 1984, what famous actor made his movie debut in A Nightmare on Elm Street?

   Answer: Johnny Depp

   Why: Depp first went to the audition with his friend Jackie Earle Haley, and Craven's daughters then picked his headshot.

6. 6 Hard

   Which 1960 Hitchcock film helped launch the slasher genre?

   Answer: Psycho

   Why: Hitchcock shot Psycho in black and white partly because he feared red blood in the shower scene was too graphic.