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Shot for $2000 on video in the enchanted forests of Florida, WAY BAD STONE is the unofficial Dungeons & Dragons adaptation that you've been waiting for. The story follows Aladar, a wizard seeking revenge against a gang barbarians—and one demon—who stole a magic stone. Directed by Archie Waugh and co-produced/written by Jan and Janne Skipper, this bewitching passion project features raucous Ren Faire dialogue, splattery violence, and a powerful dungeon synth soundtrack. It's the perfect complement to your next regularly scheduled LARP campaign. • Preservation from the original S-VHS master • 50-minute commentary withdirector Archie Waugh • 38-minute commentary with writer/producer Janne Skipper • Photo gallery • Short: V-SQUAD (1994) from Archie Waugh • Short: THE MAIDEN (1989) from Jan and Janne Skipper • Bonus movie: IONOPSIS (1997), a “spiritual sequel” to WAY BAD STONE from Jan and Janne Skipper, preserved from the original VHS master • IONOPSIS original trailer
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Way Bad Stone (1991)
84 min
A band of adventurers steals an enchanted stone, and earns a wizard's desperate revenge. The wizard must summon all his old fighting comrades to get the artefact back - before its evil dooms their world.