Quiz: TV/Film terms

A brief appearance of a well-known person in a film or series. They typically appear as themselves or in a very minor role which is unnamed.

1. cameo
2. mimeo
3. oleo
4. pareo

Errors or mistakes, usually humorous, made by performers during filming. You can often find them as part of special features on DVDs.

1. bloopers
2. boppers
3. hoppers
4. slappers

People who appear in movies in non-speaking, unrecognized character roles, such as part of a crowd.

1. extras
2. reserves
3. show-ups
4. spares

The second film in a series of films which shows events that are chronologically set before the time frame of the original film.

1. preamble
2. precept
3. prefilm
4. prequel

Moveable objects (usually small) that are seen and sometimes used by actors on a film set.

1. dots
2. chins
3. pots
4. props

Information about the plot or ending of a film that may ruin the enjoyment of the film if known before watching it.

1. destroyer
2. killer
3. spoiler
4. wrecker

A film or series that comes after a very popular TV show or film which includes a character or background from the original one.

1. a drag-off
2. a kick-off
3. a show-off
4. a spin-off

These are shown at the very beginning of a film or programme and list the most important members of the production.

1. open titles
2. opening credits
3. start credits
4. starting titles

Something that happens in a film (usually at the end) that completely changes your view of the story.

1. a pump
2. a sponge
3. a twist
4. a wring

A very short movie trailer that only shows a few hints about the film.

1. a bait
2. a joker
3. a lure
4. a teaser