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Things have certainly evolved since the Golden Age of films, but today's boundary-pushing blockbusters owe a lot to a small film called Gone With the Wind. Back then, the phrase, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn," caused quite a stir and left audiences in shock. Despite the rating system being introduced, this once-controversial movie still manages to secure a G rating. It's amusingly ordinary by today's norms, but it was considered shockingly crude in the past.

_Gone With the Wind_

**What was the first movie to use profanity?**

It's a real head-scratcher. You see, powering a time machine, no matter how small, requires an enormous amount of energy. That's why Doc Brown had to come up with the mind-boggling figure of 1.21 gigawatts to get that DeLorean cruising through time and space. And let's not forget that the car's time-travel gizmo runs on good old Plutonium. To put it into perspective, it's an astronomical energy demand. According to [energy.gov](https://www.energy.gov/eere/articles/how-much-power-1-gigawatt), our dear Doc and Marty would need a mind-blowing three million PV panels or a whopping 364 gigantic wind turbines just to generate that kind of power. Can you believe it?

1.21 gigawatts

**How much power does it take to fuel the flux capacitor in _Back to the Future_?**

One of the most incredible action movies ever made is 1994's _Speed_, featuring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock on a bus that will explode if it goes below 50 mph. While the bus is the main attraction, even die-hard fans may not recall the number 2525 on the roof in several scenes. But what does it mean? It's pretty straightforward: 25 plus 25 equals 50. That's all there is to it.

2525

**What is the number on the roof of the bus in _Speed_?**

Penny Marshall, famous for playing Laverne DeFazio in the TV show _Laverne and Shirley_, transitioned into directing. Her second film, _Big_, featuring Tom Hanks, succeeded wildly and made her the first female director to earn over $100 million at the box office. She reached this milestone once more in 1992 with _A League of Their Own_, which starred Tom Hanks, Genna Davis, Madonna, and Rosie O'Donnell.

Penny Marshall

**Who was the first female director to earn over $100 million at the box office?**

John Hughes, the famous filmmaker behind '80s teen flicks like _The Breakfast Clu_b, _Sixteen Candles_, and _Weird Science_, often used the fictional suburb of Shermer, Illinois, as the backdrop for his stories. Interestingly, Shermer was inspired by Hughes' hometown of Northbrook, Illinois. In fact, Hughes' high school was situated on Shermer Road, and the town itself was originally known as Shermerville. So, it's safe to say that Shermer was a special place for Hughes, and it became the perfect setting for his iconic films.

Shermer, Illinois

**What location served as the setting for many of John Hughes' movies?**

In 1979, _The Amityville Horror_ got its first adaptation. It was based on Jay Anson's book, which told the story of the Lutz family's terrifying experiences in a supposedly haunted house in Amityville, New York. This chilling tale inspired many sequels, spinoffs, and even a reboot in 2005. The original house was the site of a gruesome murder committed by Ronald DeFeo Jr., resulting in alleged paranormal activities that eventually forced the Lutz family to flee. The house also attracted the attention of paranormal investigators, including the Warrens, whose story was featured in the 2016 film _The Conjuring 2_.

Amityville, New York

**In what state is the house from _The Amityville Horror_ located?**

Freddy Krueger's name has become more famous than the movie he debuted in, _A Nightmare on Elm Street_, directed by Wes Craven in 1984. Interestingly, Freddy had another name when he was alive and killing people — the Springwood Slasher. This name was not mentioned until the movie _Freddy vs. Jason_ in 2003, where Freddy revealed it in a voiceover. He said, "The Springwood Slasher, they called me. My reign of terror was legendary."

The Springwood Slasher

**What was Freddy Krueger’s serial killer nickname before he died?**

The increasing popularity of the Babadook monster as a joke and meme is evident through its presence on t-shirts at Pride festivals and its appearance alongside rainbow flags online. However, some LGBT groups are not happy about its connection to Pride because of its monstrous characteristics.

_The Babadook_

**Netflix once accidentally placed what horror movie in its LGBTIQ section, accidentally creating an icon — what movie was it?**

When Clarice Starling visits Dr. Hannibal Lecter in _The Silence of the Lambs_, they discuss his extraordinary sense of smell. Thanks to his powerful olfactory abilities, he boasts about detecting the scent of Evian skin cream on her. He also mentions that he can pick up on her occasional use of L'Air du Temps, but not today. Lecter's nose is so sharp he can even tell when she's not wearing it.

L’Air du Temps

**What perfume does Clarice Starling wear in _Silence of the Lambs_?**

Casey Becker first appears in _Scream_, gracing the screen for 12 minutes. Williamson, the brilliant mind behind the script, conjured up this character right from the start. Surprisingly, the filmmakers didn't have their sights set on a famous actor to play Casey, considering her unfortunate demise in the film's opening. Barrymore was initially cast as the lead, Sidney Prescott, but she decided to shake things up.

Casey Becker

**What was Drew Barrymore's character name is _Scream_?**

Surprisingly, the answer to this question isn't zero. During the filming of N_ight of the Living Dead_, not just one but three people were set on fire on set. To make the zombie scenes more authentic, co-writer John A. Russo and actor Bill Hinzman were both engulfed in flames. Hinzman even took it a step further by dousing his entire suit with lighter fluid, ensuring he would go up in flames during the scene. The third person who caught fire was actually an accident. A crew member named Gary Streiner unintentionally set himself ablaze while trying to add more gasoline to a prop chair.

Three

**How many people were set on fire while filming _Night of the Living Dead_?**

In _The Exorcist_, as Regan falls under the control of the demon Pazuzu, her mental state gradually deteriorates. A genuinely shocking scene occurs at the movie's start when Regan descends the stairs during her mother's party and fixates on the guests surrounding the piano. Suddenly, she locks eyes with the astronaut present at the gathering and chillingly utters, "You're gonna die up there." To add to the unsettling atmosphere, she then proceeds to relieve herself on the floor before her mother escorts her upstairs for a bath. Quite disturbing indeed.

"You're gonna die up there"

**What does Regan say to the astronaut at her mother’s party in _The Exorcist_?**

The USCSS Nostromo has a ginger-orange cat on board, whose official job is to control rodents. However, the cat, named Jones but affectionately called "Jonesy" by Ripley, is a companion to the crew and provides affection, entertainment, and decompression. Ultimately, Jonesy and Ripley are the only survivors of the Xenomorph attack and the ship's destruction.

Jonesy

**What is the name of Ripley’s cat in _Alien_?**

Luke Skywalker's upbringing differs from that of his twin sister, Leia Organa, who was raised as royalty on Alderaan. Instead, Luke grows up on Tatooine as a moisture farmer, residing with his Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru. During his childhood, he developed close relationships with several friends he mentioned missing greatly at the beginning of _Star Wars: A New Hope_. Surprisingly, one of these friends, Biggs Darklighter, fights alongside Luke during the Battle of Yavin. Tragically, Biggs loses his life during the battle.

Biggs Darklighter

**What was the name of Luke Skywalker’s childhood friend who dies during the Battle of Yavin?**

_Godzilla_, the King of the Monsters, has reigned supreme in cinema for a remarkably long time. This iconic creature first graced the screen in 1954, starring in a bone-chilling horror/sci-fi masterpiece that symbolized the devastating impact of atomic weapons, specifically the ones dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki after World War II. Over the years, nearly 40 sequels, spin-offs, and reboots have emerged, originating from Japan and the United States, with some even taking the form of animated films.

_Godzilla_

**Which iconic movie franchise has been around the longest?**

Engraved portrait of William Shakespeare. High resolution scan. Isolated on white.

Regarding film adaptations of Shakespeare's plays, _Hamlet_ faces tough competition, especially with the abundance of _Romeo and Juliet_ and _Macbeth_ movies. However, _Hamlet_ is the most adapted play, considered one of Shakespeare's most influential and comprehensive tragedies that appeals to a broad audience. Due to its lengthy nature, different adaptations highlight or exclude certain parts. Moreover, its significant impact has inspired movies that indirectly retell the story, like _The Lion King_, which draws from _Hamlet_.

_Hamlet_

**Which Shakespeare play has the most movie adaptations?**

group of people staring at monitor inside room

The movie _With Our King and Queen Through India_ (1912) seems just as uninteresting as its title suggests. Essentially, it functioned as a documentary that followed the journey of George V and Mary of Teck during their coronation visit to India. If the film were made today, it would probably struggle to engage a large audience. However, it is essential in cinema history as one of the first films to use color, even though only a tiny portion of it has been preserved.

1912

**When was the first full-color feature-length movie ever made?**

The third _X-Men_ movie, _X-Men: The Last Stand_ (2006), may not be the most popular among fans, but it does have one interesting aspect worth mentioning. It was the first film to use digital de-aging, a technique that has become quite common nowadays. In a short flashback scene at the movie's beginning, Patrick Stewart (Xavier) and Ian McKellen (Magneto) were digitally de-aged.

_X-Men: The Last Stand_

**What was the first movie to use digital de-aging?**

_The Return of the King_ (2003) might not sit well with everyone as the top _Lord of the Rings_ movie in terms of body count. Sure, most of the casualties are orcs, but let's not forget that they're human-like creatures. Out of the 836 deaths in the film, many of them are actual humans. It makes sense since it's the grand finale of an epic trilogy filled with action, adventure, and fantasy. They saved the most significant battle scenes for last, after all.

_The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King_

**What movie has the highest on-screen body count of all time?**

In one of the early scenes, Charles Foster Kane, a powerful newspaper tycoon, whispers the word "Rosebud" before his death. It's not until the film's end that we discover Rosebud was actually the name on a sled he cherished during his carefree childhood. This sled symbolized the innocence and joy he yearned for in his final moments.

His childhood sled

**Finally, In _Citizen Kane,_ who/what Is "Rosebud"?**

You might not consider yourself a movie buff, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a good film. Just steer clear of the movie category during your next bar trivia night!

Not great...

You did alright, but there's still room for improvement if you want to call yourself a true cinephile. You enjoy movies, but you're not overly obsessed, which is also fine, I guess...

You did okay

Wow, look at you, you clever little smarty pants! I'm curious: where did you acquire all that movie knowledge? Are you a genuine cinephile or just always glued to the internet? Regardless, you're definitely joining my team for the next bar trivia night!

You got so many right!!

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If You Can't Score At Least 12/20 On This General Movie Knowledge Quiz, I Won't Lie, I'll Be Disappointed

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