Five Trivia Questions

Theme Trivia

1. In Halloween (1978) production lore, what early title is often reported for the screenplay—but later disputed by producer Irwin Yablans? Reveal answer Hide answer

   The Babysitter Murders. E en.wikipedia.org

2. What was the original script/production title of Scream (1996) before it was changed late in production? Reveal answer Hide answer

   Scary Movie. E en.wikipedia.org

3. What working title is widely reported for Hocus Pocus (1993)? Reveal answer Hide answer

   Disney’s Halloween House. E en.wikipedia.org

4. According to a PBS interview, what film title did Tim Burton recall a studio wanting to change after research suggested people disliked it? Reveal answer Hide answer

   Beetlejuice. P pbs.org

5. Before becoming a feature, what did Tim Burton first write that launched The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)? Reveal answer Hide answer

   A three-page poem. E en.wikipedia.org

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