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31 Days of Halloween #10: Dracula’s Comedy Bite

Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995)****** (6 out of 10 Stars)Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Steven Weber, Peter MacNicol, and Mel Brooks Mel Brooks dives headfirst into the legendary Dracula saga with his signature blend of absurdity and wit. “Dracula: Dead and Loving It” emerges as a humorous take on the classic vampire narrative, packed with Brooks’…

31 Days of Halloween #9: Chills on Haunted Hill

House on Haunted Hill (1959)******** (8 out of 10 Stars)Starring: Vincent Price, Carol Ohmart “The ghosts are moving tonight…restless…hungry.” – Watson Pritchard Vincent Price, in his inimitable style, invites us to a night of terror with “House on Haunted Hill.” The premise is deceptively simple: survive one night in a haunted mansion and walk away…

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…

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…

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…

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…