80s Movies Quiz

Question 1

In Back to the Future (1985), what vehicle does Doc Brown use as a time machine?

Accepted Answer

A DeLorean

Answer

A Ford Mustang

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A Volkswagen Beetle

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A Pontiac Firebird

Question 2

In Ghostbusters (1984), what is the catchy name of the song by Ray Parker Jr.?

Accepted Answer

Ghostbusters

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Who You Gonna Call

Answer

Ain't Afraid of No Ghost

Answer

Bustin' Makes Me Feel Good

Question 3

In Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), what is the 'lost ark' that Indiana Jones is seeking?

Accepted Answer

The Ark of the Covenant from the Bible

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Noah's Ark

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An ark containing ancient Egyptian scrolls

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A Viking burial ship

Question 4

In E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), what does Elliott use to lead E.T. back to his house?

Accepted Answer

A trail of Reese's Pieces sweets

Answer

His dog

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A flashlight

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A toy car

Question 5

In Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), what excuse does Ferris give for missing school?

Accepted Answer

He says he has a severe case of mono and almost broke his nose on the shower floor

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He says he has the flu

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He says his grandmother died

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He says he has food poisoning

Question 6

In The Breakfast Club (1985), where do the five students spend their Saturday detention?

Accepted Answer

The school library

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The gymnasium

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The school cafeteria

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The headmaster's office

Question 7

In Dirty Dancing (1987), what is the name of the famous dance number Baby and Johnny practise for?

Accepted Answer

The mambo at the Sheldrake Hotel

Answer

The waltz at the talent show

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The tango competition

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The summer finale show

Question 8

In Gremlins (1984), what are the three rules for looking after a Mogwai?

Accepted Answer

Never expose to bright light, never get it wet, never feed after midnight

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No sunlight, no water, no loud noises

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Keep it warm, keep it dry, keep it quiet

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Keep away from children, keep away from pets, keep away from electronics

Question 9

Which 1987 film features the famous line 'Nobody puts Baby in a corner'?

Accepted Answer

Dirty Dancing

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Footloose

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Flashdance

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Cocktail

Question 10

In Beetlejuice (1988), how do you summon Betelgeuse?

Accepted Answer

Say his name three times

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Knock three times on any door

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Draw a chalk circle and light candles

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Spin around in a dark room

Question 11

In Stand By Me (1986), based on a Stephen King story, what are the four boys searching for?

Accepted Answer

A missing child's body

Answer

Buried treasure

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An escaped convict

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A mysterious train station

Question 12

In Die Hard (1988), what is off-duty NYPD officer John McClane's famous catchphrase?

Accepted Answer

Yippee-ki-yay

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Make my day

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Get to the chopper

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I'll be back

Question 13

Which 1980s film features a lovable, clumsy, green alien creature and the classic image of a child and the alien silhouetted against the moon on a bicycle?

Accepted Answer

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Answer

Cocoon

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The Thing

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Batteries Not Included

Question 14

In Platoon (1986), director Oliver Stone drew from his own experiences in which war?

Accepted Answer

The Vietnam War

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World War II

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The Korean War

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The Gulf War

Question 15

In The Princess Bride (1987), what phrase is spoken by Inigo Montoya?

Accepted Answer

Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.

Answer

As you wish

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Inconceivable!

Answer

Never go against a Sicilian when death is on the line

Question 16

In Aliens (1986), what is Ripley's famous line as she faces the Alien Queen while operating a power loader?

Accepted Answer

Get away from her, you bitch!

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You've got to be kidding me.

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Game over, man!

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In space, no one can hear you scream.

Question 17

What 1988 Tom Hanks film features a 13-year-old boy who wakes up in an adult body after making a wish at a carnival machine?

Accepted Answer

Big

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Turner and Hooch

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Joe Versus the Volcano

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The Burbs

Question 18

In Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), what is groundbreaking about the film's technique?

Accepted Answer

It seamlessly combined live-action footage with traditional animation

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It was the first film to use CGI characters

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It was the first film to use motion capture technology

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It was filmed entirely in black and white with coloured characters

Question 19

In Top Gun (1986), what is Maverick's real name?

Accepted Answer

Pete Mitchell

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Nick Bradshaw

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Tom Kazanski

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Bill Cortell

Question 20

Which 1980s film, directed by John Hughes, follows a teenager who helps his friend fake illness to experience one day of freedom in Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Answer

Pretty in Pink

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Sixteen Candles

Answer

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