Indian Astronomy in Horror

Description: This quiz focuses on the portrayal of Indian astronomy in horror movies and stories.
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In the 2018 horror movie "Pari", what is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical text that holds the key to defeating the evil spirit?

  1. Brihat Samhita

  2. Surya Siddhanta

  3. Aryabhatiya

  4. Panchasiddhantika


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the movie, the Surya Siddhanta is depicted as an ancient text containing knowledge about the movements of celestial bodies and their influence on human lives.

In the 1961 horror movie "The Curse of the Werewolf", what is the name of the Indian astronomer who discovers a comet that is linked to the werewolf curse?

  1. Dr. Ajay Kumar

  2. Dr. Vikram Singh

  3. Dr. Ravi Shankar

  4. Dr. Anil Kapoor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Ajay Kumar is the Indian astronomer who discovers the comet and realizes its connection to the werewolf curse.

In the 2013 horror novel "The Astronomer's Crypt" by Lalit Kumar, what is the name of the ancient Indian observatory where a group of astronomers encounter a terrifying supernatural entity?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Ujjain Observatory

  3. Nalanda Observatory

  4. Takshashila Observatory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ujjain Observatory is the setting for the novel, where the astronomers encounter a terrifying supernatural entity.

In the 1980 horror movie "The Evil Dead", what is the name of the ancient Indian book of the dead that is found in the cabin and unleashes a demonic force?

  1. Necronomicon

  2. Book of Shadows

  3. Book of the Dead

  4. Book of the Damned


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Necronomicon is the ancient Indian book of the dead that is found in the cabin and unleashes a demonic force.

In the 2017 horror movie "The Ritual", what is the name of the ancient Indian deity that is worshipped by a group of hikers in the forest and leads to their encounter with a terrifying creature?

  1. Kali

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Durga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kali is the ancient Indian deity that is worshipped by the hikers in the forest and leads to their encounter with a terrifying creature.

In the 2019 horror movie "Brahms: The Boy II", what is the name of the ancient Indian doll that is possessed by a malevolent spirit and terrorizes a family?

  1. Brahms

  2. Annabelle

  3. Chucky

  4. Billy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahms is the ancient Indian doll that is possessed by a malevolent spirit and terrorizes a family.

In the 2016 horror movie "The Conjuring 2", what is the name of the ancient Indian demon that possesses a young girl and leads to a terrifying exorcism?

  1. Valak

  2. Paimon

  3. Bathin

  4. Amon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Valak is the ancient Indian demon that possesses a young girl and leads to a terrifying exorcism.

In the 2013 horror movie "Insidious: Chapter 2", what is the name of the ancient Indian astral entity that haunts a family and possesses one of their children?

  1. The Lipstick-Face Demon

  2. The Bride in Black

  3. The Old Man

  4. The Red-Faced Demon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lipstick-Face Demon is the ancient Indian astral entity that haunts a family and possesses one of their children.

In the 2017 horror movie "Annabelle: Creation", what is the name of the ancient Indian artifact that is possessed by a malevolent spirit and leads to a series of terrifying events?

  1. The Music Box

  2. The Doll

  3. The Painting

  4. The Mirror


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Music Box is the ancient Indian artifact that is possessed by a malevolent spirit and leads to a series of terrifying events.

In the 2019 horror movie "The Nun", what is the name of the ancient Indian monastery where a group of nuns encounter a terrifying demonic entity?

  1. Cârța Monastery

  2. Strigoi Monastery

  3. Valak Monastery

  4. Demon Monastery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cârța Monastery is the ancient Indian monastery where a group of nuns encounter a terrifying demonic entity.

In the 2020 horror movie "The Empty Man", what is the name of the ancient Indian ritual that is used to summon a terrifying supernatural entity?

  1. The Empty Man Ritual

  2. The Tulpa Ritual

  3. The Black Magic Ritual

  4. The Necromancy Ritual


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Empty Man Ritual is the ancient Indian ritual that is used to summon a terrifying supernatural entity.

In the 2021 horror movie "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It", what is the name of the ancient Indian demon that possesses a young boy and leads to a terrifying exorcism?

  1. Bathsheba

  2. Valak

  3. Paimon

  4. Amon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bathsheba is the ancient Indian demon that possesses a young boy and leads to a terrifying exorcism.

In the 2022 horror movie "Brahmastra", what is the name of the ancient Indian weapon that is used to defeat a powerful demon?

  1. Brahmastra

  2. Trishul

  3. Sudarshan Chakra

  4. Gada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmastra is the ancient Indian weapon that is used to defeat a powerful demon.

In the 2023 horror movie "M3GAN", what is the name of the ancient Indian AI system that is used to create a terrifying killer doll?

  1. M3GAN

  2. Sophia

  3. Alexa

  4. Siri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

M3GAN is the ancient Indian AI system that is used to create a terrifying killer doll.

In the 2024 horror movie "The Nun 2", what is the name of the ancient Indian artifact that is discovered by a group of archaeologists and leads to a terrifying encounter with a demonic entity?

  1. The Black Stone

  2. The Cursed Amulet

  3. The Demon's Eye

  4. The Devil's Chalice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Black Stone is the ancient Indian artifact that is discovered by a group of archaeologists and leads to a terrifying encounter with a demonic entity.

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