G.I. Robot Was Right

I found this while scrolling yesterday. I love GI and just ordered a “GI Robot Was Right” shirt yesterday. 

I think it might be time for another Punch A Nazi week. Not sure the exact week I’ll do it but expect another one by the end of the month.

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October Horror Challenge - The Rest...

As I said in my last part, despite not posting I've been taking part in the challenge. Here's what I watched since the last post with brief thoughts. I watched 31 movies, 16 of which were new to me. 

New to me movies will be in red.

22. Frankenstein (2025) - Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein is a gorgeous gothic fairytale. I saw it in theater and honestly I don't think a home viewing will do the cinematography justice. 

23. Marvel Zombies (2025) - Technically this is a four part series, but I'm counting it. I didn't love everything about it, but it was a good story overall. Honestly, I was surprised by some of the deaths.

24. Bambi: The Reckoning (2025) - This is a part of the Poohniverse/Twisted Childhood Universe. Despite that, I actually enjoyed it. It's actually a heartbreaking movie at times, despite the gory deaths.

25. Strange Harvest (2024) - This one is a mockumentary horror flick about the fictional serial killer, Mr. Shiny. It was interesting and well acted. If you want something a little different, check it out.

26. Trick or Treat (1986) - This one was recommended by some friends. It's goofy 80's metal fun. Featuring cameos from Ozzy and Gene Simmons, this is a must watch for rock fans. This would also b great inspiration for Dark Places & Demogorgons adventure.

27. Werewolves (2024) - This insane flick is basically The Purge with werewolves. Hell it even stars Frank Grillo. I love him and the movie was entertaining, but I think I might be jaded. I was told this one was absolutely bonkers. I'm not saying it's not wild and silly, but I was expecting a little more. 

28. Ernest Scared Stupid (1991) - One of the best Halloween flicks of all time. 'Nuff said.

29. Cursed (2005) - Haven't watched this werewolf flick in a while. It's not amazing, but was directed by Wes Craven and features Christina Ricci. 

30. Sleepy Hollow (1999) - This is my favorite Tim Burton and gothic flick. The cast are entertaining, the cinematography and music is eerie, and it features three different Sith (Ian McDiarmid, Christopher Lee, and Ray Park).

31. My Name Is Bruce (2007) - If you haven't seen this Bruce Campbell movie and are a fan, do yourself a favor and go watch it on Tubi. It's hilarious, though there are some really bad Asian stereotypes. 

The Isle of the Amazons

Written by Eric Bloat, Michelle Lee, and Jeff Scifert, The Isle of the Amazons brings DC's Paradise Island to your DCC game. Elencia is an island protected by Athena and (until recently) cut off from man's world. You can add it to any DCC game. In my games I'm going to use it as a stand-in for Themyscira so I can add Amazons to my DCC supers game. The sourcebook includes details about the Amazons, their society, and their home. 

All Amazons share certain traits. Rather than including them with each individual class they are presented before the new classes. These Amazon classes are:

• Amazon Aristocrat - masters of diplomacy with commanding voices
• Amazon Disciple of the High Priestess - clerics of Athena (who's given more information later in the book)
• Amazon Guard - warriors with specialized fighting techniques
• Amazon Muse - artists, crafters, and bards of Amazon society
• Amazon Psion -psychics, you will need Mind Games to use this one
• Amazon Sorceress - basically standard DCC wizards with Amazon racial traits
• Amazon Sugia - secretive assassins that serve their queen and act much like chaotic DCC thieves

As far as crunchy bits, the book has several new additions to your game. An alien patron secretly dwells in on the island. Additionally classic amazon equipment (including lassos) and magic items inspired by legends are statted out. Being mistresses of the saddle, we're presented with equestrian deeds. There are several new monsters presented too, including the legendary Sea-Witch. Major players on the island are highlighted and statted out as well. Finally there are Amazonian background and pregens. 

As I said in the beginning, this is a great addition to just about any DCC game, especially a superheroic one. You can grab the pdf here.

Update: Several of the ideas and abilities for this book were originally created by Bob Brinkman for the Sanctum Secorum podcast.

October Horror Challenge - Repeat Viewings

Despite not posting I have been taking part in watching flicks for the October Horror Movie Challenge. While I still will do my reviews for new flicks, Here's a list and quick thoughts about repeat viewings. 

Re-Animator (1985)

Bride of Re-Animator (1990)

Beyond Re-Animator (2003)

Ernest Scared Stupid  (1991)

Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995)

Evil Dead (2013)

The Re-Animator trilogy is one of my favorite trilogies. Jeffrey Combs portrayal of Herbert West is flawless. Beyond is my favorite, mainly because it was the first I watched. Ernest Scared Stupid is my favorite Halloween movie (yes even more so than Trick'r'Treat). Demon Knight is an underrated flick and if you haven't watched it, you definitely need to. Finally y'all know Evil Dead (2013) is my favorite in the franchise.

October Horror Movie Challenge 2025 

Viewed: 21
First Time Views: 10

October Horror Movie Challenge - Helloween (2025)

   

Synopsis

During Halloween 1997 young Carl Cane commits several grisly murders. He is locked in a maximum psychiatrics institute.  Jump forward to the present and a series of progressively more hostile clown sightings lead an investigator to believe that somehow Cane is involved.

Review

I would describe Helloween as a British horror flick about the Joker (he even has a Batman: The Animated Series Joker laugh) with a dash of Halloween, IT, and The Purge thrown in. Despite being derivative of several existing franchises, Helloween is a fun mix of them all. When I initially saw the trailer I was expecting British Terrifier. That's really not what this is. Cane monologues several times and is not the silent menace Art is. Additionally while there are deaths and blood in this one, it's no where near as graphic as Terrifier. It's actually subtle at times, which I appreciated. I recommend this one, especially to Batman fans. The film sets up sequels and I hope it was popular enough that they happen.

In Your Game

I don't think any knew stats need to be made based on this one. However, I do think you can definitely steal the idea. If you want to add a Joker to your supers game without actually using the Joker, Cane would be a perfect stand-in. 

October Horror Movie Challenge 2025 

Viewed: 15
First Time Views: 10

October Horror Movie Challenge - Brute 1976 (2025)

  

Synopsis

In 1976 a group travels to the California desert for a photoshoot and decided to stop into a (not so) abandoned town.

Review

Brute is appropriate because this film is brutal as fuck. It's definitely inspired by Texas Chainsaw Massacre (which it references directly) and The Hills Have Eyes. The big difference between this and TCM is that this movie actually shows all the disturbing violence. Also unlike that film, the victims... er protagonists of this one are actually likable. I don't think there are any bad performances in this one. 

As I mentioned, the flick is brutal. It has one of the top 5 nastiest slasher kills I've ever seen. I don't want to go into too many details but it involves a drill and a reproductive organ. Even censored (yes the body part is blurred) it's messed up. Fun fact, I'm friends with the victim of this kill. He and I went to school together and he drove me to school senior year. I didn't realize Mark was in the movie until I started watching it, which made the kill an even bigger surprise. T

This one isn't for everyone but if you are a slasher fan and gorehound check it out. It's a great tribute to some classic slasher flicks.

In Your Game

Mama Birdie and her family would fit right into a Bloody Appalachia game. You could even move them from the desert to Kentucky and make them a third faction. 

October Horror Movie Challenge 2025 

Viewed: 14
First Time Views: 9

October Horror Challenge - Good Boy (2025)

   

Synopsis

A man with a trouble past moves into a family home. His faithful dog Indy is the goodest boy and seeks to save his friend and master.

Review

This is the best horror movie I've seen this year. The film is shot from a dog's perspective, so all the camera shots seem lower than normal. Additionally, other than the very end you don't see any human characters' faces, well except for images on the tv. The lighting, music, and effects are all fantastic. There is a palpable sense of dread throughout. Indy is phenomenal. He's a very expressive dog. The director and his wife shot the movie with an extremely small crew in over 400 days in their home. Because of the nature of the lead, they only shot 3 hours a day and had to get creative to get him to do what they want. 

Thus far I've talked about the technical side of things and not the story. Despite have a non-speaking protagonist the story, its a very emotional tale. There is a lot of background and history to the tale, but it's revealed in small bits. I was hooked to the screen the other time. I found myself saying "Good boy, Indy" in a few scenes and this is only the second horror film I can think of that brought me to tears. 

In Your Game

The Rabid Dogs zine has DCC has a DCC dog class. I thought it would be fun to stat Indy out using them. He could be an interesting character for Horror Cinema Classics. 

Indy (2nd level Dog): Init +2; Atk +3 bite (1d6+1); Crit I/1d6; AC 14 (small and agile, dex); HD 2d6+2; HP 12; Mov. 40'; Act 1d20; SP dog skills, luck die d4; SV Ref +3; Fort +2; Will +1; AL L

Dog skills: Sneak Silently +5, Hide in Shadows +3, Detect/Follow Scent +5, Pounce +3, Tenacious Grab +3

October Horror Movie Challenge 2025 

Viewed: 13
First Time Views: 8

October Horror Challenge - Sadistic Intentions (2019)

  

Synopsis

A psychotic drug dealer lure one of his customers and a bandmate to a secluded mansion for a mad ritual performance.

Review

I've wanted to watch this one for a while. I love Jeremy Gardner (Stu, the bandmate). His flick After Midnight, is one of my top 10 favorite movies of all time. The performances in this one are solid. Stu and Chloe, played by Taylor Zaudtke, have fantastic chemistry. Michael Patrick Nicholson, the psychotic drug dealer, chews scenery in all the right ways. This film has some excellent shots and a great score/soundtrack. In ways it feels like two movies. The first half of the flick focuses on the mystery and interactions between Chloe and Stu. The latter half of the film is balls to the wall crazy. The ending is quite cathartic. Overall I enjoyed this one, but not sure it was what I was expecting. 

In Your Game

The antagonist(s) of this flick aren't exactly expert killers. My recent Frendo stats are appropriate.

October Horror Movie Challenge 2025 

Viewed: 12
First Time Views: 7

October Horror Challenge - Haunt (2019)

Synopsis

A group of friends get more than they bargain for when they go to an "extreme" haunted house.

Review

This is a very solid modern horror flick. You root for some characters, while you can't wait for others to bite it. The performances are solid. In particular there are some excellent shots of silent shock and grieving that are so well done. The deaths are brutal and the haunted house itself is pretty interesting. Not sure how I felt about the twist and motivation of the villains, but it was at least interesting. Also, the ending is perfect. 

In Your Game

Haunt Worker
Armor Class: 13
Hit Dice: 4 HD
Move: 12
Actions: 2
Attack: By weapon
Bonuses: +2 to melee attacks, +2 to melee damage, +3 to Athletics: Basic, +4 to Stealth

Alignment: Evil

Morale: 8

Madness: 7 (12)
Terror: 11 (when unmasked)

HDE: 3

October Horror Movie Challenge 2025 

Viewed: 11
First Time Views: 6