Quiz: Can You Identify the Bows Used in These Blockbuster Films?

It seems that bows and crossbows are gaining popularity in Hollywood, with films like The Hunger Games and The Avengers featuring bow-wielding heroines and heroes and zombie hunters like Daryl Dixon heading up acclaimed TV shows like The Walking Dead.

Hollywood isn’t the biggest fan of accuracy, so don’t be surprised to see bows used incorrectly on both film and TV. However, many movie prop masters still opt to acquire real—albeit heavily customized—bows from popular manufacturers.

Can you identify the bows used in these popular films?

Daniel Xu

I'm the knife nut that everybody is ashamed to know. My love of sharp things extends to all kinds of edged weapons, be they small, large or on a stick.