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31 Days of Halloween #6: Bell, Book and Candle

Bell, Book and Candle (1958) ******* (7 out of 10 Stars) Directed by Richard QuineStarring: James Stewart, Kim Novak, Elsa Lanchester, Jack Lemmon “Pye-Pye-Pyewacket, what’s the matter with me? Why do I feel this way? It’s such a rut.” First things first, this is a Christmas movie. Why is it on a Halloween review list?…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Jingle All the Way: Christmas One-Offs

The Christmas season is a time for cheer, goodwill, and of course, tabletop games. If you’re an avid TTRPG gamer looking for a way to add a bit of festivity to your sessions, consider planning a Christmas themed adventure. A well-crafted holiday story can bring your party closer together by immersing them in a festive…

Halloween Cryptid Series: The Mothman

From the moment I began researching cryptids, the Mothman stood out as a creature of great intrigue. Initially, I had planned to save it for the final entry of my series, but its popularity and significance demanded its inclusion sooner. This legendary figure has captured the attention of millions, and with good reason. Let’s take…

The Banana Splits Movie: Review

I use a skull and crosses, rating system, where one is the lowest ranking and three is the highest in each category. Crosses judge quality and acting/plot believability, while skulls relate to chills, thrills, and basic horror elements. 2.2 Skulls; 2.6 Crosses Growing up, I watched a variety of children’s shows, but The Banana Splits was not…