Classic Movie Villains
1 / 15The bad guys we love to hate! Test your knowledge of cinema's most memorable villains from the golden age to the 1980s.
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Who played the sinister Wicked Witch of the West in 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939)?
About Classic Movie Villains
Classic Movie Villains is a free nostalgia trivia quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. The bad guys we love to hate! Test your knowledge of cinema's most memorable villains from the golden age to the 1980s. A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Who played the sinister Wicked Witch of the West in 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939)?
Answer: Margaret Hamilton
2. In the original 'Psycho' (1960), who played the disturbed Norman Bates?
Answer: Anthony Perkins
3. Which actor voiced the menacing Darth Vader in 'Star Wars' (1977)?
Answer: James Earl Jones
4. Who played the shark-obsessed Captain Ahab in the 1956 film 'Moby Dick'?
Answer: Gregory Peck
5. In 'The Wizard of Oz,' what does the Wicked Witch threaten to do to Dorothy's dog Toto?
Answer: Destroy him
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Classic Movie Villains?
Classic Movie Villains has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Classic Movie Villains free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Classic Movie Villains — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Classic Movie Villains take?
Most players finish Classic Movie Villains in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Classic Movie Villains?
If you enjoyed this nostalgia trivia quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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