"They're not my family." Apart from Tolkien, there is probably no bigger influence on the fantasy worlds that make up the backdrops of most tabletop games than H.P. Lovecraft. The weird horror he pioneered in the early 20th century not only helped create a genre, but spawned an entire industry around it. Many of Lovecraft's … Continue reading Monster of the Week: Colour out of Space – 2020 | New 5th Edition Monster
There appears to a be a bit of a renaissance going on right now with to theWhite Wolf franchise and more specifically, properties from the Old World of Darkness. Seemingly out of nowhere, Walkabout Games recently released the visual novel Heart of Darkness that has so far been incredibly well-received. It’s art, game mechanics and … Continue reading You Should Be Reading: Vault Comics Winter’s Teeth
"Time to Float" Like many of his big screen adaptations, Stephen King's IT (Part's I & II) was released with a great deal of anticipation and praise. And like many of his works, the story of IT revolves around a small American town where bad things happen to a small group of close friends. The … Continue reading Monster of the Week: Pennywise (IT) – 2017/2019 | New 5th Edition Monster
"You'll see my mark's every time you look in the mirror." I never got around to seeing Doctor Sleep (2019) in theaters back when movie theaters were still a thing. Mostly I heard mixed reviews about it and based on the trailers, it looked like another Steven King film in the similar vein as the … Continue reading Monster of the Week: Snakebite Andi (Doctor Sleep) – 2019 | New 5th Edition Monster
"She has no face, just a circle-mouth with a ring of teeth." As anyone familiar with his filmography could have expected, Joss Whedon's 2011 meta-horror-comedy Cabin in the Woods was witty, quirky and incredibly self-aware. Also, heavy on dialogue. An ode to horror, the film features all the elements of a good entry in the … Continue reading Monster of the Week: Sugarplum Fairy (Cabin in the Woods) – 2011 | New 5th Edition Monster
