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Mazes & Mondays #1: Allure of Fantasy

What is fantasy, and why does it speak to something primal within us? Simple as a question it may seem, defining fantasy is like trying to catch the light of the moon in your hand. The genre is vast and multifaceted, shimmering with endless possibilities. From tales of brutal warriors carving their legacy in blood…

Friday Fears and Fables 2: Fear of the Mind

Psychological horror brings a unique kind of dread to tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). Unlike other forms of horror that rely on external forces like monsters or gore, psychological horror focuses inward on the mind. It thrives on paranoia, internal conflicts, and the disintegration of reality itself. Players find themselves questioning what’s real, often forced to face their deepest fears and vulnerabilities. This genre doesn’t just unsettle the characters—it sinks its hooks into the players, creating a deeply immersive and deeply personal experience.

Friday Frights and Fables #1: 1970s Horror

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the very first chapter of an odyssey into the dark, twisted realms of horror and imagination. Scaldcrow Games is proud to present Friday Frights and Fables, a beacon for those who seek the macabre, the mysterious, and the marvelous within their stories. Here, we will traverse the uncharted shadowlands of terror,…

31 Days of Halloween in January: Deep Red

Deep Red (1975)******* (7 out of 10 stars)Directed by: Dario ArgentoStarring: David Hemmings, Daria Nicolodi, Gabriele Lavia, and Clara Calamai “You’re walking through a dark tunnel, but somewhere there’s a tiny sliver of light.” – Carlo Deep Red is not a film designed to comfort or coddle. Giallo, by its very nature, thrives on discomfort, confronting…

Adventures at Mythic Con

Much has changed since those days. I’ve put that initial game on the back burner and shifted my focus to the Worlds of Pulp and the original Bare Bones System.

31 Days of Halloween: Mission Accomplished

Greetings, everyone. The intense journey of “31 Days of Halloween” has reached its triumphant conclusion, and it’s all thanks to your outstanding suggestions and unwavering enthusiasm. Each film you recommended added a distinct layer to this adventure, making it both exhilarating and demanding. The overwhelming response on Facebook was a revelation, and I took on…

31 Days of Halloween: Appalachian Terror

Pumpkinhead (1988)******* (7 out of 10 stars)Directed by: Stan WinstonStarring: Lance Henriksen, Jeff East, John D’Aquino, Kimberly Ross, and Florence Schauffler. “For each of man’s evils, a special demon exists.”– Haggis, The Old Witch As I near the end of my series, “T. Glenn Bane’s 31 Days of Halloween,” I find myself reflecting on the…

31 Days of Halloween: Burton’s Dark Dream

Sleepy Hollow (1999)******** (8 out of 10 stars)Directed by: Tim BurtonStarring: Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon, Casper Van Dien, Jeffrey Jones, and Christopher Walken. “In the bosom of one grave there were centuries of unborn ghosts. The shadows that had peopled the imagination of a child were now breathless phantoms.” – Ichabod Crane Tim…

31 Days of Halloween: Carpenter’s Fog Legacy

The Fog (1980)******* (7 out of 10 stars)Directed by: John CarpenterStarring: Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Atkins, Janet Leigh, Hal Holbrook, John Houseman, Charles Cyphers, and Nancy Loomis. “My gauges must be wrong. The wind is blowing due east. Now, what kind of fog moves against the wind?” – Stevie Wayne John Carpenter’s “The…

31 Days of Halloween: On the Mind’s Edge

Dreamscape (1984) ******* (7 out of 10 stars)Starring: Dennis Quaid, Max von Sydow, Christopher Plummer, Kate Capshaw, and Eddie Albert. “A nightmare is just a dream that you don’t want to have.” — Alex Gardner “Dreamscape” takes a deep dive into the unsettling world of parapsychology, a realm that was both fascinating and feared during…