Before superheroes were everywhere, Chronicle (2012) gave us a grounded, emotional, and shockingly intense take on teens with telekinetic powers. Shot in found footage style and driven by dark character development, the film explores what happens when regular high schoolers gain incredible abilities — and one of them starts to lose control.
Think you remember every levitation, breakdown, and shocking twist? Take this 10-question trivia quiz and see how deep your Chronicle knowledge goes. Just don’t let the power go to your head…
Chronicle (2012) Trivia Questions & Answers
- What event gives the main characters their powers in Chronicle?
Correct Answer: Discovering a mysterious crystal underground
Andrew, Matt, and Steve gain their telekinetic powers after encountering a glowing, crystal-like object in a cave. The object’s origin is never fully explained, adding an air of mystery and emphasizing the film’s focus on character over mythology.
- Who is the main character and narrator of the story?
Correct Answer: Andrew Detmer
Andrew is the socially awkward and emotionally damaged teen who films most of the events with his camera. As the story progresses, his descent into rage and violence makes him the tragic centerpiece of the film.
- How is the story primarily told in Chronicle?
Correct Answer: Found footage
Chronicle is presented through found footage, primarily from Andrew’s handheld camera but later incorporating other devices like phones, security cameras, and news feeds. This style adds realism and intimacy to the characters’ emotional states and the chaos that unfolds.
- What ability do Andrew, Matt, and Steve develop?
Correct Answer: Telekinesis
The trio develop the ability to move objects with their minds — initially using it for fun (like pranks and flying) but eventually becoming overwhelmed by its potential. The powers grow stronger the more they use them, which also amplifies their emotional struggles.
- What emotional issues does Andrew struggle with?
Correct Answer: Abuse and isolation
Andrew suffers from bullying at school, an abusive father, and his mother’s terminal illness. These factors create a deep well of pain and loneliness, which later fuels his darker behavior once his powers make him feel in control for the first time in his life.
- Which character dies tragically during a thunderstorm?
Correct Answer: Steve
Steve dies when he’s struck by lightning during a mysterious telekinetic event with Andrew. It’s implied that Andrew unintentionally causes it, marking a turning point where his powers — and emotions — become increasingly unstable.
- How does Andrew’s personality change over time?
Correct Answer: He becomes violent and power-hungry
As Andrew’s emotional trauma combines with his growing powers, he begins to view himself as superior to others. His descent into violence is tragic but believable, portraying a “supervillain origin” story through the lens of personal suffering and unchecked power.
- What is the final confrontation in the film?
Correct Answer: A destructive battle in downtown Seattle
The film culminates in a dramatic and destructive fight between Andrew and Matt in the streets of Seattle. Their battle is chaotic and powerful, culminating in a heartbreaking moment where Matt is forced to kill Andrew to stop further destruction.
- How does the film end?
Correct Answer: Matt leaves a message in Tibet after Andrew’s death
After Andrew’s death, Matt travels to Tibet — a place Andrew once said he wanted to escape to. In the final scene, Matt records a message for Andrew, promising to use his powers responsibly and find meaning in the tragedy they endured.
- What theme is central to Chronicle?
Correct Answer: Power and its corrupting influence
The film is a cautionary tale about what happens when immense power is placed in the hands of someone who feels powerless, unseen, and unloved. It explores how power magnifies inner conflict, and how trauma and isolation can twist even the most innocent intentions.
