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The answers to my earlier post are shown highlighted below.

Dark Shadows (2012)

One

In 2012, Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer starred in the American Gothic fantasy film, Dark

Answer: (Dark) Shadows

Tim Burton’s 2012 film Dark Shadows is a Gothic dark fantasy based on the earlier television soap opera. The film stars Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer, with a cameo from Jonathan Frid, the original television series star. Christopher Lee also has a small role, marking his 200th film appearance.


Gandalf and Shadowfax.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
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Two

In The Lord of the Rings, when King Théoden instructed Gandalf to take any horse and depart, which one did he choose?

Answer: Shadowfax

Shadowfax, a Meara horse, was Gandalf’s steed from his escape from Orthanc. He was instrumental in battles, transporting Gandalf and others, and was present at the final battle before the Black Gate. Shadowfax accompanied Gandalf on his return journey to the North.


k.d. lang, 2006. Image Wikipedia

Three

What is the title of k.d. lang’s debut solo album, released in 1988?

Answer: Shadowland

k.d. lang’s debut solo album, Shadowland, was released in 1988 and featured a collaboration with Kitty Wells, Loretta Lynn and Brenda Lee.


Shiloh, film poser 1996. The Movie Database

Four

Released in 1997, this film follows Marty, a young boy, and an abused Beagle pup. Veteran actor Rod Steiger plays Doc Wallace. What is the name of the eponymous dog?

Answer: Shiloh

Shiloh is a 1996 American film based on the book of the same name by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. The film’s general release was in 1997; it has two sequels. Marty rescues an abused Beagle puppy named Shiloh from his cruel owner after witnessing its mistreatment. Marty hides Shiloh but is forced to return him. When the owner refuses to sell Shiloh, Marty and his father fight to keep him, ultimately leading to the release of Shiloh back to Marty.


Shadowcat aka Kitty Pryde.
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Five

Katherine ‘Kitty’ Pryde from the X-Men universe chose what name when she matured from a girl into a young woman?

Answer: Shadowcat

Kitty Pryde, a Jewish mutant from Illinois, joined the X-Men as Sprite and later became Shadowcat. After Krakoa’s fall, she returned to Illinois, where she met Trista Marshall and embraced her original name, Kitty.

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Author: Quizologist

As a retired trivia writer, editor and quiz compiler, I wholeheartedly agree with Bertrand Russell’s quote: “There’s much pleasure to be gained in useless knowledge.” Trivia of all sorts has always fascinated me, and for many years, I’ve written and compiled trivia for various media, including traditional TV and radio quiz shows, newspapers and magazines, apps, and other digital platforms.

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