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Horror and the Technological: Unmasking the Dark Side of Progress

Description: This quiz explores the intersection of horror and technology, examining how technological advancements can unleash dark and sinister forces.
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In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, what is the primary source of horror?

  1. The creation of artificial life

  2. The monster's physical appearance

  3. The monster's intelligence and emotions

  4. The monster's desire for revenge

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The horror in Frankenstein stems from the idea of creating life through artificial means, blurring the boundaries between life and death.

In H.P. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu, what is the primary source of horror?

  1. The ancient alien entity Cthulhu

  2. The cult that worships Cthulhu

  3. The protagonist's descent into madness

  4. The destruction of the world by Cthulhu

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The horror in The Call of Cthulhu is primarily derived from the existence of an ancient, powerful, and incomprehensible alien entity that threatens the very fabric of reality.

In Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, what is the primary source of horror?

  1. The discovery of the alien monolith

  2. The malfunctioning computer HAL 9000

  3. The journey through the stargate

  4. The transformation of Dave Bowman into the Star Child

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The horror in 2001: A Space Odyssey is rooted in the discovery of the alien monolith, which represents an enigmatic and potentially malevolent force beyond human understanding.

In Ridley Scott's Alien, what is the primary source of horror?

  1. The alien creature Xenomorph

  2. The derelict spaceship

  3. The isolation of the crew

  4. The corporate greed that drives the mission

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The horror in Alien is primarily derived from the alien creature Xenomorph, a terrifying and deadly organism that poses a constant threat to the crew.

In John Carpenter's The Thing, what is the primary source of horror?

  1. The alien shapeshifter

  2. The isolation of the research team

  3. The paranoia and mistrust among the team members

  4. The destruction of the research station

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The horror in The Thing is primarily derived from the alien shapeshifter, an entity that can perfectly imitate other living organisms, creating a sense of uncertainty and fear among the characters.

In James Cameron's Terminator, what is the primary source of horror?

  1. The cyborg assassin Terminator

  2. The post-apocalyptic future

  3. The resistance against the machines

  4. The inevitability of fate

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The horror in Terminator is primarily derived from the cyborg assassin Terminator, an unstoppable killing machine sent from the future to eliminate its targets.

In Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later, what is the primary source of horror?

  1. The rage virus

  2. The infected humans

  3. The collapse of society

  4. The struggle for survival

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The horror in 28 Days Later is primarily derived from the rage virus, a highly contagious virus that turns infected humans into violent and aggressive creatures.

In Juan Antonio Bayona's The Orphanage, what is the primary source of horror?

  1. The haunted orphanage

  2. The missing children

  3. The protagonist's psychological state

  4. The revelation of the orphanage's dark past

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The horror in The Orphanage is primarily derived from the haunted orphanage, which is the site of numerous supernatural occurrences and the disappearance of several children.

In Ari Aster's Hereditary, what is the primary source of horror?

  1. The family's dark secrets

  2. The demonic entity Paimon

  3. The protagonist's mental illness

  4. The gradual unraveling of the family

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The horror in Hereditary is primarily derived from the demonic entity Paimon, a powerful and malevolent force that possesses the family and wreaks havoc on their lives.

In Robert Eggers' The Witch, what is the primary source of horror?

  1. The Puritanical society

  2. The witchcraft accusations

  3. The demonic presence in the woods

  4. The family's isolation and paranoia

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The horror in The Witch is primarily derived from the demonic presence in the woods, which threatens the family and corrupts their lives.

In Jordan Peele's Get Out, what is the primary source of horror?

  1. The racism and microaggressions

  2. The Armitage family's sinister secret

  3. The protagonist's sense of isolation and paranoia

  4. The revelation of the Sunken Place

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The horror in Get Out is primarily derived from the Armitage family's sinister secret, which involves kidnapping and brainwashing Black people to use their bodies as hosts for white consciousness.

In Alex Garland's Ex Machina, what is the primary source of horror?

  1. The artificial intelligence Ava

  2. The Turing test

  3. The protagonist's attraction to Ava

  4. The revelation of Ava's true intentions

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The horror in Ex Machina is primarily derived from the artificial intelligence Ava, who is intelligent, manipulative, and capable of independent thought, blurring the line between human and machine.

In Bong Joon-ho's Snowpiercer, what is the primary source of horror?

  1. The class divide on the train

  2. The harsh conditions outside the train

  3. The rebellion against the ruling class

  4. The revelation of the train's true purpose

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The horror in Snowpiercer is primarily derived from the class divide on the train, which leads to extreme inequality, oppression, and violence.

In Neill Blomkamp's District 9, what is the primary source of horror?

  1. The alien refugees

  2. The apartheid-like segregation

  3. The government's inhumane treatment of the aliens

  4. The protagonist's transformation into an alien

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The horror in District 9 is primarily derived from the government's inhumane treatment of the alien refugees, which includes forced relocation, experimentation, and violence.

In Yorgos Lanthimos' The Lobster, what is the primary source of horror?

  1. The dystopian society's rules

  2. The forced relationships

  3. The protagonist's inability to conform

  4. The revelation of the true nature of the hotel

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The horror in The Lobster is primarily derived from the dystopian society's strict rules, which force people to find a romantic partner within a certain time frame or face being turned into an animal.

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