31 Days of Halloween #5: Chopping Mall

***** (5 out of 10 Stars) Directed by Jim Wynorski “The System is Absolutely Foolproof. Now everyone connected with the mall has been issued an ID badge so that when the mechanism goes online the Protectors will make Park Plaza the safest mall in the state. Trust me. Absolutely nothing can go wrong.” Back in…

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31 Days of Halloween #4: The Bride’s Legacy

The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)********* (9 out of 10 stars)Directed by James Whale Everyone knows that the novel Frankenstein revolutionized fiction and opened the floodgates for a new breed of horror, born not from primitive superstition but from the boundless ingenuity and hubris of man. If Frankenstein’s monster highlighted man’s greed with fire and brilliant electrical bolts, The…

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31 Days of Halloween #3: A Timeless Terror

The Wolf Man (1941)******** (8 out of 10 stars)Starring Lon Chaney Jr.“Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright.” There’s something timeless about classic horror, especially when it comes to “The Wolf Man,” a film…

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31 Days of Halloween: Return of the Living Dead

Return of the Living Dead (1985)******** (8 out of 10 stars) Director: Dan O’Bannon “Hey, these things don’t leak, do they.” “Return of the Living Dead” is a cult classic from 1985 that truly captures the spirit of its time. Directed by Dan O’Bannon, the film delivers an exhilarating experience, earning 8 out of 10…

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31 Days of Halloween #1: The Haunted Palace

The Haunted Palace (1963)****** (6 out if 10 stars) Starring Vincent Price “One becomes accustomed to the darkness, here.” (Simon) “The Haunted Palace” (1963) is a classic Halloween film with a rating of 6 out of 10 stars. This movie stars the legendary Vincent Price and draws inspiration from the works of Edgar Allan Poe…

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PWL Main Event-Rumble City

Welcome to the Geek Opera blog, from Scaldcrow Games™! I’m T. Glenn Bane, and I’m thrilled to share some of the exciting developments happening with our Worlds of Pulp™ and the innovative Worlds of Pulp Mechanic (WPM). This system is being revamped for a new and updated release, and let me tell you, it’s going…

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Worlds of Pulp: New Adventures Await

Hey everyone, T. Glenn Bane here! It’s been a while, but I’ve got some incredible news to share with you all—especially my die-hard fans. I’ve been hard at work since last year, diving back into the core rulebook for Bare Bones Beyond, and I’m thrilled to announce the launch of the most complete version of…

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A Journey of Imagination and Adventure

Seventeen years ago, a spark ignited a flame that has been burning brightly ever since. Founded in 2007, Scaldcrow Games officially launched at Origins in Ohio with its first product, “The Dark Fantasy of Sundrah.” Today, we celebrate not just the anniversary of a company, but the passion, creativity, and boundless imagination that has fueled…

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The Dark, Wild Worlds of Pulp Fantasy

A Realm of Unimaginable Wonders Ladies and gentlemen, one of the oldest and most beloved genres in the world of role-playing games is fantasy. With Worlds of Pulp: Savage Twilight™ set to release in 2024, I want to take a few moments to discuss three of the most popular sub-genres of Pulp Fantasy: Dark Fantasy,…

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Let’s Roll! Looking Forward to 2024

As we come to the end of another year, it’s natural to pause and take stock of all that’s happened. At Scaldcrow, we’re no different. In fact, this year has been a particularly exciting one for us as we’ve seen incredible growth and advancement within our company. We’ve got big plans for 2024, and we…

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