QuizAssess
Home
Popular Quiz Categories
Home
Hollywood Movies Famous Trivia Quizzes
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Halloween (1978) - Part (5) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Halloween (1978) - Part (5) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: Halloween (1978).
About the movie:
A psychotic murderer institutionalized since childhood escapes on a mindless rampage while his doctor chases him through the streets.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Halloween (1978)?
a.
The scenes of the giant whale attacking the ship were created on a California lake, using a miniature ship and a giant rubber whale puppet operated by short people. During the filming of one scene, the whale puppet sank with the puppeteers inside. Members of the film crew had to dive to the bottom of the lake to rescue the puppeteers.
b.
Anton Furst
s designs for Gotham City were incorporated into the comics during the early 90s. The design was removed during the "No Mans Land" arc.
c.
When Clint Eastwood filmed this movie he was the mayor of Carmel, California.
d.
John Carpenter
s intent with the character of Michael Myers was that the audience should never be able to relate to him.
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Halloween (1978)?
a.
Richard Burton
was standing behind the camera while Beatty and Taylor filmed their bedroom love scene and made taunting remarks between takes. The actors wore towels under the blankets.
b.
In the final chase sequence just after 007 lands on the tanker, Sanchez fires at Bond hitting the trucks fuel tanks. The sound of the bullets ricocheting off the tanks plays the start of the James Bond theme.
c.
Prior to the movie, a book was written by Curtis Richards, and reveals more of the story behind Michaels rage. However, the book is very rare.
d.
Among the assault rifles used in the movie are a Steyr StG 77 AUG, An M-4 carbine, a H&K G36, and a SIG 552 rifle used by Frank when he is checking shipping containers for the Chinese people.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Halloween (1978)?
a.
Carpenter considered the hiring of
Jamie Lee Curtis
as the ultimate tribute to
Alfred Hitchcock
who had given her mother,
Janet Leigh
, legendary status in
Psycho
.
b.
A large slogan saying "FRYING HIGH!" confusingly suggested that this was the films title on some of this films Australian movie posters.
c.
A seduction scene between
Ellen Barkin
and
Lorraine Bracco
was excised after poor reactions in test screenings.
d.
Composer
Henry Mancini
wrote a brief piece of incidental music to go with a scene where a baby elephant is taken for a walk. The simple little song became an international hit as "Baby Elephant Walk", and has been recorded by a large number of artists and in many different styles.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Halloween (1978)?
a.
When Jeremy and his father have their first fight in the kitchen (just after Mr. Collier has finished his story of the report card), Jeremy walks away from his father and out of the house. If you look closely, you can see that he was standing in front of a "Home Sweet Home" sign when he heads out of the house.
b.
As the film was made in spring, the crew had huge difficulty in procuring pumpkins.
c.
Filmed March 13-April 1 1942, the 4th of
Bela Lugosi
s 9 Monogram features.
d.
Chinese-born
Anna May Wong
desperately wanted the role of O-Lan. Being a close friend of author
Pearl S. Buck
helped. She tested for the role, but producer
Irving Thalberg
was unsatisfied. Also, since
Paul Muni
, a Caucasian actor, had already been cast in the lead, Thalberg knew he couldnt cast Wong as Munis wife. The Hays Code prohibited actors of different races from playing husband/wife couples on film. (This was to avoid offending white audiences in the segregated American South, where there were laws against mixed-race marriages.) Thalberg offered her the "vamp" role of Lotus, but a distraught Anna May turned it down.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Halloween (1978)?
a.
Although this comedy is reputed to be short on laughs, its long on cast. The main characters:
Jeff Goldblum
,
Ed Begley Jr.
,
Michael Richards
,
Jeffrey Jones
and
Geena Davis
all average 6 3" tall.
b.
From a budget of $325,000 the film went on to gross $47 million at the US box office. In 2008 takings that would be the equivalent of $150 million, making
Halloween
one of the most successful independent films of all time.
c.
At the film premiere in Minot, North Dakota, when Bobby said "Welcome to North Dakota," the audience broke out in laughter.
d.
Honorable Mention US Film & Video Festival from juror
Roger Ebert
, 1983.
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Halloween (1978)?
a.
Carpenter and co-writer
Debra Hill
have stated many times over the years that they did not consciously set out to depict virginity as a way of defeating a rampaging killer. The reason why the horny teens all die is simply that theyre so preoccupied with getting laid that they dont notice that theres a killer at large. Laurie Strode, on the other hand, spends a lot of time on her own and is therefore more alert.
b.
6 TVRs were imported especially to be used for Gabriels car.
c.
Bumblebee has only one spoken line in the film, which was seen in promotional footage; but for that reason it had to be removed from the film (its where he talks to Sam in his garage).
Mark Ryan
was disappointed that the line had to be cut from the film.
d.
Shot on 16mm film (very popular in the 80s) to give it a retro stylistic look.
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Halloween (1978)?
a.
John Travolta
auditioned for the role of Edward.
b.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on September 25, 1950 with
Ann Sheridan
reprising her film role.
c.
When Redfoot flicks his cigarette into the face of McManus, it was originally intended to hit his chest, so McManus reaction is actually
Stephen Baldwin
s real unscripted reaction that
Bryan Singer
decided to keep in the movie.
d.
On the 25th anniversary disc,
John Carpenter
states that the original title sequence was to show a long shot of a sidewalk ending with a Halloween mask on the floor. The idea was dropped and the more iconic title sequence of the Jack OLantern was used.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Halloween (1978)?
a.
P.J. Soles
went to a screening of the movie after it was released, sitting in the 4th row of a regular audience. She was very amused, when during her nude scene and line of "see anything you like?" a male audience member in front yelled out "hell yes I do!" unaware she was right behind him.
b.
Lee Majors appeared in the original TV series as Heath Barkley.
c.
According to Halliwells Film Video & DVD Guide, this movie " . . . was probably the first film to use an action sequence to arrest attention before the credit titles."
d.
The words "pirate" and "piracy" are said 56 times.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Halloween (1978)?
a.
Director
Anthony Kilburn
reportedly held a contest to create a better title than the working title, Self-Portrait, offering a prize to the cast or crew member who came up with the winning title. The prize was given to
Archie Cogollos
, but his title was not used.
b.
Debra Hill
wrote most of the dialog for the female characters, while
John Carpenter
concentrated on Dr Loomiss speeches.
c.
The original script was written in 1944 and sat on the shelf at Warner Brothers until 1963 when at long last it was finally in production.
d.
A Jewel Production. Lacking its own theater network, Universal devised a 3-tiered branding system for its product: Red Feather (low budget programmers), Bluebird (mainstream releases) and Jewel (prestige pictures produced to potentially command higher roadshow ticket prices). This branding system would end in late 1929.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: Halloween (1978)?
a.
During the scene where
Sean Penn
s character first enters the reform school and walks down the line in between the prisoners, Penn encouraged the actors to spit in his face and throw things at him. On the other hand,
Esai Morales
insisted that the actors who played the prisoners brush their teeth and use mouthwash before they spit in his face during his characters similar scene.
b.
As the film was shot out of sequence,
John Carpenter
created a fear meter so that
Jamie Lee Curtis
would know what level of terror she should be exhibiting.
c.
Mickey Rourke
was a big fan of the film, and even claimed, "If you see only one movie this year, go see Carman: The Champion."
d.
Thomas McCarthy
wrote the three main roles directly for the actors who ended up playing them. McCarthy has stated in interviews that at the time of writing he was friends with
Peter Dinklage
, an acquaintance and a colleague of
Bobby Cannavale
and almost a complete stranger to
Patricia Clarkson
.
Related movie quizzes
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Halloween (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Halloween (1978) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Halloween (1978) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Halloween (1978) - Part (4) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Halloween (1978) - Part (6) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Halloween (1978) - Part (7) Quiz
Year: 1978 related famous movies quizzes
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Manitou (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Mickey Mouse Jubilee Show (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Eyes of Laura Mars (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Casey's Shadow (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Harper Valley P.T.A. (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Paradise Alley (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Pretty Baby (1978) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Superman (1978) - Part (9) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Animal House (1978) - Part (7) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Pretty Baby (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : F.I.S.T (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Buddy Holly Story (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Other Side of the Mountain Part 2 (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Executioner (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Dawn of the Dead (1978) - Part (6) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Team-Mates (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Remember My Name (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Legacy (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Mardi Gras Massacre (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Pretty Baby (1978) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : A Wedding (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : Starhops (1978) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Brain Leeches (1978) Quiz
Related genere famous movies quizzes
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Vagrant (1992) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Wrong Turn (2003) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Tales from the Hood (1995) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Lake Placid (1999) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Dawn of the Dead (2004) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Strangers (2008) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Hamiltons (2006) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The House That Cried Murder (1973) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Stay Alive (2006) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Psycho Cop Returns (1993) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Bruiser (2000) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Club Dread (2004) - Part (4) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Unseen (1980) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Dawn of the Dead (2004) - Part (7) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Dementia 13 (1963) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : B.O.R.N. (1988) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Lake Placid (1999) - Part (4) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Daddy's Girl (1996) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Audrey Rose (1977) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Mutilator (1985) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Haunting of Molly Hartley (2008) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : Final Destination 2 (2003) - Part (5) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Deaths of Ian Stone (2007) - Part (3) Quiz
Famous quotes from Hollywood movie : The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999) Quiz