From Dusk Till Dawn (1995) starts as a gritty crime thriller about two outlaw brothers — and then takes a wild turn into blood-soaked horror when they hole up in a vampire-infested biker bar. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and written by Quentin Tarantino, this cult classic is part heist movie, part supernatural splatterfest, and all grindhouse glory.
Think you remember who survived the night, what bit back, and what that bar really was? Take this 10-question trivia challenge and see if you can make it past dawn.
From Dusk Till Dawn (1995) Trivia Questions & Answers
- Who plays Seth Gecko in From Dusk Till Dawn (1995)?
Correct Answer: George Clooney
In one of his earliest breakout film roles, George Clooney plays Seth Gecko, the more rational and composed of the two criminal brothers. Clooney brings gritty charisma to the role, balancing menace with a strange sense of honor — and handling the shift from crime thriller to vampire horror like a pro.
- What crime have the Gecko brothers committed at the start of the film?
Correct Answer: Bank robbery and murder
The Gecko brothers are on the run after committing a violent bank robbery that left multiple people dead. Their journey across the border is already intense before they encounter a threat far beyond the law: vampires.
- What is the name of the bar where the vampires appear?
Correct Answer: The Titty Twister
The Titty Twister is a seedy, neon-lit biker bar in Mexico where the Gecko brothers seek refuge. After midnight, the bar’s staff and dancers reveal themselves to be vampires, turning the film from crime drama into full-on creature-feature carnage.
- Which actor plays Richie Gecko, Seth’s unstable brother?
Correct Answer: Quentin Tarantino
Writer Quentin Tarantino also stars as Richie Gecko, a deeply disturbed and violent man with troubling fantasies and a volatile personality. His unpredictable behavior adds to the tension — and ultimately contributes to the chaos that follows.
- What is revealed about the bar’s true nature after nightfall?
Correct Answer: It is a haven for vampires
After dark, the bar becomes a feeding ground for a nest of vampires who lure in bikers and truckers as food. The revelation comes after a seductive dance from Salma Hayek’s character, and it flips the film’s tone from gritty realism to supernatural horror.
- What is the profession of Jacob Fuller, the man taken hostage by the Gecko brothers?
Correct Answer: Former pastor
Jacob Fuller, played by Harvey Keitel, is a former pastor struggling with his faith after the death of his wife. He’s taken hostage along with his two children, and his moral center plays a key role in how the group tries to survive the night.
- What unique weapon does Sex Machine use against the vampires?
Correct Answer: A crotch-mounted revolver
Sex Machine, played by Tom Savini, is a colorful and over-the-top character who wields one of cinema’s most absurd weapons: a revolver mounted in a codpiece. It’s just one of the film’s many wild, grindhouse-inspired flourishes.
- Who directed From Dusk Till Dawn?
Correct Answer: Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez directed the film, blending Tarantino’s crime-driven script with his own hyper-stylized action and horror sensibilities. Their collaboration resulted in a genre mashup that became a cult favorite for its unpredictability and audacity.
- What is the big twist halfway through the movie?
Correct Answer: The crime thriller becomes a vampire horror film
The major genre twist is one of the most iconic in modern cult cinema. What begins as a tense, grounded thriller about fugitives on the run suddenly transforms into a gory, supernatural vampire siege — shocking audiences and cementing the film’s legendary status.
- How does the film end for Seth Gecko?
Correct Answer: He leaves with the money and lets the girl go
Seth survives the vampire onslaught and shows his complex moral code by giving money to Kate Fuller and letting her decide her own path. He refuses to let her join him, knowing the life he leads is one of darkness. As he drives off into the desert, the final reveal shows the bar is actually built atop an ancient Aztec temple — a chilling hint that the vampire nightmare is far from over.
