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Exploring the Fascination with Fear Quiz

#1

What is the term for an abnormal and irrational fear of spiders?

Arachnophobia
Explanation

Fear of spiders.

#2

Which author is known for the horror novel 'It,' featuring the terrifying clown Pennywise?

Stephen King
Explanation

Authored by Stephen King.

#3

Which horror film is often credited with popularizing the found footage style of filmmaking?

The Blair Witch Project
Explanation

Popularized found footage style of filmmaking.

#4

In the horror film 'A Nightmare on Elm Street,' what is the name of the villain who haunts the dreams of teenagers?

Freddy Krueger
Explanation

Freddy Krueger.

#5

Which horror movie features a group of friends who find themselves trapped in a cabin in the woods, facing supernatural forces?

The Cabin in the Woods
Explanation

Friends trapped in a cabin facing supernatural forces.

#6

Who wrote the classic horror novel 'Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus'?

Mary Shelley
Explanation

Authored by Mary Shelley.

#7

In psychology, what is the term for the fear of open or crowded spaces?

Agoraphobia
Explanation

Fear of open or crowded spaces.

#8

In folklore, what type of supernatural entity is said to suck the blood of the living?

Vampire
Explanation

Vampire.

#9

What classic horror novel is set in the fictional Overlook Hotel and follows the Torrance family?

The Shining
Explanation

Set in the Overlook Hotel, follows the Torrance family.

#10

Who is the author of the horror novel 'The Exorcist,' which inspired the famous film adaptation?

William Peter Blatty
Explanation

Authored by William Peter Blatty.

#11

In the horror genre, what does the acronym 'H.P.' stand for in the name 'H.P. Lovecraft'?

Howard Phillips
Explanation

Howard Phillips.

#12

Which horror film features a character named Norman Bates and a famous shower scene?

Psycho
Explanation

Psycho.

#13

What is the psychological phenomenon where individuals feel an eerie sensation of having experienced something before, even if it's the first time they encounter it?

Déjà vu
Explanation

Déjà vu.

#14

Who directed the iconic horror film 'The Silence of the Lambs'?

Jonathan Demme
Explanation

Directed by Jonathan Demme.

#15

In the horror genre, what is the name of the subgenre that involves supernatural elements and religious themes?

Religious Horror
Explanation

Involves supernatural elements and religious themes.

#16

What is the term for a type of ghost or spirit that is often associated with a specific location or object?

Poltergeist
Explanation

Associated with specific location or object.

#17

In the horror novel 'Dracula,' who is the famous vampire hunter determined to destroy Count Dracula?

Abraham Van Helsing
Explanation

Van Helsing.

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