Happy Easter (Night of the Living Christ)

Pardon the blasphemy but this is the most appropriate day to share this. 

Also to clarify I love Jesus, it’s his most vocal fans that I can’t stand.

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. 

October Horror Challenge - V/H/S: Halloween (2025)

 

Synopsis

Six tales of Halloween terror.

Review

This film follows the franchises standard format. There are six found footage short films with one framing short. 

Diet Phantasma

The film's framing short is framed as research test videos for a soda company. Throughout the film the test subjects meet escalating horrific ends because of the special ingredient in the formula. The pop deaths are pretty cool.

Coochie Coochie Coo

Two teens spend their last Halloween before they go off to college together. They find themselves trying to escape a spirit seeking to make them into children. This one is pretty disturbing and Mommy would make a great legend to add to your game.

Ut Supra Sic

Set in Spain, the survivor of a mysterious mass murder is taken back to the place  it occurred to help the police solve the case. This is one is a standard but solid possession short. 

Fun Size

When they take more than one candy from a bowl a group two couples find themselves trapped in a horrific candy factory. This one is my favorite. The candy mascot, Fun Size, is super creepy and the candy is bizarre. The deaths are particularly fucked up and gross. There is a fun meta joke with this one. Two of the characters are dressed as found-footage horror filmmakers. 

Kidprint

A gentleman named Tim creates videos to help with the missing and murdered children epidemic in his community and learns he has a connection to the deaths. Of  all the shorts this one is distressing. The subject matter is disturbing and the ending is extra upsetting. I had problems finishing it.

Home Haunt

This short has a great premise. A Halloween obsessed father plays a stolen Halloween record that brings his haunt to life. There are some fun deaths in those one, though like Kidprint, there are murdered children, so it will be too much for some. 

In Your Game

Diet Phantasma

Made with real poltergeists, this soda is deadly.  Anyone drinking it must make a difficult fortitude, constitution/poison/death save to avoid being killed by the Diet Phantasma in a particularly brutal way. Those that make a successful save are possessed and pliable to suggestion. Anyone that dies from drinking the possessed pop will rise as a zombie.

October Horror Movie Challenge 2025 

Viewed: 8
First Time Views: 3

October Horror Movie Challenge - The Terrifier Trilogy (2016, 2022, 2024), Trick 'r Treat (2007), Tales of Halloween (2015)

I know its strange that it's the 6th and I'm just now posting about the challenge. A week ago today, I had a surgical procedure done that laid me out for a few days. I've been watching flicks but not had the energy to talk about them. Consider this a rapid fire catch up post.

Terrifier (2016)

This is the gory flick that introduced many horror fanatics to Art the Clown. It's bleak, mean, and shocking. It's also one of my favorite horror flicks. Ironically, it wasn't when I first watched it years ago. I thought it was masterfully made, but just to mean spirited for my taste. Obviously my views have changed and this is now one of my bedtime comfort flicks. Fun fact:  This isn't Art the Clown's first movie, though it is the first to feature him played by David Howard Thornton. Art originally appeared in 2013's All Hallows' Eve.

Terrifier 2 (2022)

If Terrifier introduced horror fans to Art, then Terrifier 2 made the rest of the world take notice. While starting out as a pretty limited release, the movie saw so much recognition and praise theaters across the country began to screen it. The sequel doesn't really give too many answers, but expands Art's lore and introduced the series protagonist, Sienna Shaw. I really like the sequel and it's even more mean spirited than the original. However it also brings some hope to the world with the introduction of Sienna, the one person who just might be able to end Art's reign of terror. 

Terrifier 3 (2024)

Last year's Terrifier movie some how escalated things even more. It was more shocking than the previous films combined and delved deeper into the lore. It also has one of the most nerve wracking opening scenes I've ever seen. Next year's sequel is reportedly the end of Art's story and I can't wait to watch it.

If you'd like to add Art to your D&D games, you can find 2024 monster stats for him here.

Trick 'r Treat (2007)

If you haven't seen this Halloween anthology, what the Hell is wrong with you?  This movie has a great cast and contains four interwoven tales set in a fictional Ohio town. My favorite one is probably the school bus massacre story. While this one is dark, it had a comedic slant at times. At one point I remember saying that it's like Goonies if the kids could actually die and I think that's still appropriate. Also the movie gave us Sam, one of my favorite horror icons.

Tales of Halloween (2015)

While the stories tend to be goofier, I feel like this Halloween anthology is the spiritual sequel to Trick'r Treat. There are ten tales in this one and some are connected. Like Trick'r Treat, there's a great cast here and horror fans will recognize many of them. This Means War is my fav, followed by Sweet Tooth. If you haven't checked it out, you should. You can watch it on Tubi for free.

October Horror Movie Challenge 2025 

Viewed: 5
First Time Views: 0

The Most Vile Spider-Man Villain Ever...

 Based on the title of this post you might be expecting Green Goblin, Carnage, or even the Jackal. None of them compare to the despicable acts of the focus of this post.

Funny Bunny appeared in Spider Super Stories #9. This is the Electric Company tie-in series that gave us the original Spider-Woman, Val the Librarian. Funny Bunny only appeared in one issue and was taken out easily by Spidey when he hit her with a webbing net. The three panels below pretty much tell her whole story. She doesn't seem to have any powers. 

Code Name: Funny Bunny

Real Name: Unrevealed

Pronouns: She/Her

Team Affiliation: -

Medium Humanoid (Human), Neutral Evil

Armor Class: 13 (Costume + Dex)

HP:  11 (2d8+2)

Speed: 305

Challenge: 1/8 (25 XP)

Attributes: Str 10 (+0), Dexterity 14 (+2), Con 12 (+1), Int 11 (+0), Wis 9 (-1), Cha 12 (+1)

Saving Throws: Dex +5

Skills: Acrobatics +4, Sleight of Hand +4, Stealth +4

Sense: passive Perception 9

Languages: English

Actions

Unarmed: Melee Attack. +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 bludgeoning damage.

Presidential Gaming

Today's President's Day (officially Washington's birthday at the federal level) here in the states. Like many of my fellow Americans I'm disappointed and anxious at the current state of the country. I really miss the time that presidents were public servants and there wasn't a cult built around them. Okay, now that I'm done pining about the state of the country, I'll do what I do best and use the day as an excuse to point folks to relevant previous posts. 

If you want to smile, check out the Ash4President videos. Speaking of Ash, he teamed up with Obama in a miniseries and you can find my Cinematic Unisystem stats for President Obama here. If you need something a little more current you can add these 5e stats of President Musk (aka Phony Stark). I can't find Scott Woodward's Drumpf 5e stats anymore so I can't help you if you want to add Cheeto Mussolini to your 5e game. If you're playing Blue Rose though, my friend Tim Brannan did a conversion of him for that system that you can find here. If you need some red hate* mooks for your 5e games, the Sons of Themyscira are perfect. These would be appropriate too.

*That was originally a typo, but it fits perfectly. 

Happily Never After

Watching this REC 3: Genesis has become one of the only Valentine’s Day traditions I have. I originally reviewed this one for the October Horror Movie Challenge in 2014. Decided to do a new review after watching it tonight. There are some spoilers, but the movie is 13 years old, so you've been warned. 

Plot 

Two young lovers have their wedding day ruined when a demonic zombie outbreak happens at their wedding.

Review

If you aren't familiar REC is a four film Spanish horror franchise. The first two movies are about an apartment building that sees some sort of zombie-like outbreak. The first two films are two of the best found footage movies I've seen. REC 3: Genesis starts out in the same found footage style, but once hell breaks loose one of the protagonist breaks the wedding videographer's camera and the film shifts to a standard cinematic flick.  In case you're wondering, the fourth and final film in the series is also shot in the standard manner. Of the four movies, REC 3 is my favorite. It is a departure from the other three in that it's a standalone story and it also has quite a bit dark comedy. 

Koldo and Clara are the perfect protagonists. They are an attractive young couple, truly in love, and getting married. The cast of characters are pretty entertaining.  We have various family members, a videographer, Sponge John (a character that is legally distinct from Spongebob Squarepants), and a person that infiltrated the wedding reception to file a law suit against the happy couple for any copyrighted song played. Though I like the characters, they are flawed. Like most folks in horror flicks they make some really stupid decisions. For example, it's revealed that the infected zombies are possessed by demons. The demons can be seen in reflections. The creatures also can't enter holy ground, are harmed by holy water (at least that's what Koldo's grandmother says), and held at bay when they hear the priest praying or reading scripture. Do survivors stay in the church where it's safe? Of course not.

Watching Clara cut part of her dress off with a chainsaw and then fighting with it is one of the most badass and hot things I've seen in a movie.

Like many horror flicks, this one doesn't have a happy ending. Despite that I think it has a romantic one. I'm don't get me wrong it's fucked up, but it's still sweet. You can see gifs of it in here.

In Your Game

I recently got my pdf copy of SURVIVE THIS!! Zombies! Ultimate Edition so I thought I'd stat the demonic zombies out for that system. I'm also adding that book and several other Bloat Games books I have to my "to review" list.

Fallen

These zombies were created when demons cast out by God at Genesis returned to Earth and possessed mortals. 

Pack Size: 1-12

Armor Class: 13

Hit Dice: 2
Move: 12
Actions: 1
Attack: Bite (1d4-1 + fallen infection), claws (d4-1 + fallen infection), slam (d4), by weapon
Special: Undead (they can run), Unholy, toughness +2, Fallen zombie
Bonuses: +3 to melee attacks, +3 to damage, +2 to Spot & Listen
Alignment: Evil
Morale: 10

Madness: -

Terror: 12

HDE: 1

Unholy infection: If their bite or claws deal damage, the target must make a Poison Save, or they will become infected. If infected, they are at -2 to all attack & skill rolls, lose ½ their Move (rounded up), and lose 1 HP an hour until magically or psychically healed or until they make another Poison Save attempt. They may try another Poison Save every 3 hours. If they die while infected, they will become a fallen.

Undead-like: While they are technically living, like undead they are immune to Poisons, stuns, being sickened, Diseases & Critical Hits.

Unholy: While they appear as regular zombies, a Fallen's reflection reveals its true forms. Any Holy Man can spend their turn reciting prayers or quotes to cause all Fallen to become immobile while listening to the religious words. The Fallen cannot enter holy ground.

Fallen zombie: They will continue to try to eat the living until they are reduced to 0 HP. 

Fuccubus Friday - Valentine’s Day Edition.

 I love Cassandra Dunn’s art so sharing her latest Valentine’s Day piece was a no brainer.

Happy Valentine's Day

Here's a romantic loot table for your game, compliments of Lady Tiefling.

Music Monday - Christmas Edition

I had a few songs I wanted to share today so I decided to just add them all to one post.

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This is do dumb, but in such a ridiculous way I love it. This one is for my fellow Critical Role fans. 

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If you want some game stats related to to this one, check out these evil animatronic related posts:

• 5e
• SURVIVE THIS
• DCC/MCC

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Shared this video a few times before but it's one of my fav Xmas songs so posting it again.

Here are some stats I've created based on the video and two movies that inspired it:

• Axemas Slasher (5e)
• Santa Billy (SURVIVE THIS)
• Santa Ricky (SURVIVE THIS)

October Horror Challenge - Dark Harvest (2023)

For Day 31 "All Hallows Eve" I watched Dark Harvest, mainly because I remember always digging the cover the novel its based on.

Plot

In a small Midwestern town in 1963, a teens confront a local legend that raises every October 31st.

Review

This is a dark fantasy Halloween tale that's heavily influence by Shirley Jackson's The Lottery. Casey Likes and E'mryi Crutchfield are fantastic as the leads, Richie and Kelly. The film has an excellent style and some excellent effects, even if it wasn't too scary. I liked the design of Sawtooth Jack, though I wish he would have had an actual Jack-o-lantern head. His design is reminiscent of Pumpkin Head, which is a good one, but I think a fiery gourd would have been more interesting. 

Honestly even though I know the twist and ending, I think I want to read the book. I've read some excellent reviews.

Your Game 

Sawtooth Jack (Aberration) 

Armor Class: 14

Hit Dice: 27 (6 HD)
Move: 15
Actions: 2 

Attack: Unarmed (1d8) or By Weapon
Special: Limb Tear, Breath Fire 

Bonuses: +4 to melee attacks, +4 to melee damage

Alignment: Neutral

Madness: N/A

Terror: 15

HDE: 3

On a natural attack roll of 20 Sawtooth Jack rips a limb off and does X3 regular damage. Once per day Sawtooh Jack may breath fire, forcing creatures with 15 feet to make a Magic Saving Throw or take 3d6 fire damage.

Movies Watched: 34

New to Me: 20.66

Fuccubus Friday - Thicc or Treat

 This isn’t the first time I’ve shared Jijidraws and it won’t be the last.

October Horror Challenge - Trick'or'Treat (2007)

"Howl At The Moon" was today's prompt. Instead of watching a movie that was just a werewolf movie, I thought I'd watch one of my favorite Halloween movies, which has a werewolf story. Plus I need to have at least one Ohio movie in the mix.

Plot

Sinister things are out on Halloween in a small Ohio town. If you wish to survive, you'd do best to keep the ancient traditions. 

Review

If you haven't watched this anthology, do so asap. It's a series of interwoven stories told in a non-linear fashion. There are some great faux comic covers and panels which is a nice nod to movies like Creepshow. I love how the stories connect and if you watch closely you'll see the characters cross paths. I also appreciate that no one is off limits. this one isn't afraid to kill kids. As I spoke in my Terrifier 3 post, that's normally a deal breaker, but I didn't mind the way it's done here. It didn't feel gratuitous. Plus this movie gave us Sam. He's my favorite Halloween character and I love that there's tons of Sam merch, even if there is only one movie featuring him. Now that I've got my overall thoughts out, I'll break this down by story.

Opening

Couple, Henry and Emma, return home from a night of drunken fun. Emma blows out a jack-o-lantern and this is where we're presented with our first rule of Halloween. I have to say of all the characters killed in this one (obviously outside of the bus children) I feel like Emma got the worst out of it. Other than not liking Halloween, she really didn't do anything deserving up the punishment she got. Yes she broke a rule, but what she got in return was excessive.

Principal

Principal Steven Wilkins (played by Dylan Baker) poisons a student from his school. While disposing of the body he's interrupted by his curmudgeon neighbor and son. Baker is fun in this one, as well as being quite sinister at times. I think of the stories, this was the most suspenseful for me (at least the last scene).

Halloween School Bus Massacre

A group of teens get a neurodivergent savant to do a ritual at the site of the local urban legend, the "Halloween School Bus Massacre." However, this is all a trick. This one is creepy because we see the massacre. I love Rhonda, the neurodivergent girl. Honestly, next to Sam, she's my favorite in the movie. Overall this is my favorite segment. The set up and setting is memorable and eerie. 

Surprise Party

More spoilers in talking about the segment, but this is our werewolf story. This one stars Anna Paquin as a virginal young woman celebrating with her sister and her friends. On the way to the celebration she's stalked by a vampire. There are tons of werewolf references in this one and once you know what's happening, they're charming. Also, the vampire is a previously introduced character and its cool to see him go from predator to prey. 

Sam

Principal Wilkins grumpy neighbor, Mr. Kreeg (played by Brian Cox). He's visited and terrorized by Sam. This is the most action packed segment which ends with a revelation about who Kreeg is that ties the stories up nicely. While we don't get any concrete details about who or what he is, we see that Sam seems to be immortal. Cox is fantastic in this one and is the kind of jerk you love to hate and see get his. 

Conclusion

The closing segment gives us one more glimpse of the surviving characters and wraps the film back around to the beginning. The film ends perfectly with the line "trick or treat."

Your Game 

Here are some spells and stats I've previously post on here.

New Spells - Always Check Your Candy, Jack-o-Lantern's Protection

New Monster Stats - School Bus Massacre Children 

Movies Watched: 25

New to Me: 15.66

That Time Star And Stripe Met Cap

A fun Independence Day crossover piece by SONCHAPO.

Spawn Mash-Ups

The Spawn mash-ups by Marcelo Ventura are interesting. The first combines the titular antihero with Jack Skellington. Honestly the second and third are more interesting to be because they combine McFarlane’s iconic character with Earthworm Jim!

Xenohulk

Enjoy this xenomorph art by berzerkartwerk for Alien Day.

Happy Earth Day

Have a happy Earth Day with this art from Marcelo Ventura…

Insert Lame Pot Joke Here

This will be a quick one but I wanted to share. DM Dave’s Facebook posted some previews of a 4/20 themed adventure today, Weed Monster Spire. 5e Stats for the ritual Weed Monster were posted and can be seen below. Support him on Patreon to unlock the adventure. Details can be found here. 

The monster would be great to use as minions of a Poison Ivy-esque villain. I might need to update Reefer King.

Super Sentai Saturday - Santa Claus

To spread some holiday cheer I thought I'd spread this official Power Rangers Santa Claus art. Featured in the Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid - Santa vs Heximas Pack, it seems that Saint Nick is a red ranger.

If you want to add his foe, Heximas and his Rocket Sleigh, to your Power Rangers game you can do so by downloading the free RPG pdf pack here.

Fuccubus Friday

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