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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 1,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Since 2004, Bleeding Skull has explored otherworldly cinema through reviews, books, and home video releases. We shine a light on independent genre films that have flown under the radar but deserve to be seen by all. Fangoria has called Bleeding Skull “The go-to encyclopedia for trash, bizarre, and shot-on-video cinema,” while Vice referred to it as “like a fever dream glimpse into parallel worlds". Visit us at BLEEDINGSKULL.COM.

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.

directed by: Archie Waugh
starring: Various
1991 / 83 min / 1.33:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

Region Free Blu-ray
Preservation from the original S-VHS master
50-minute commentary with director 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
English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.4848485 / 5 from 198 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Way Bad Stone is a highly regarded low-budget fantasy film, praised for its enchanting effects, beautiful packaging, and enthusiastic acting. While opinions on the budget and the film's uniqueness vary, the overall release is celebrated as one of the best in its genre.

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Film Quality: 16%
Budget Fantasy: 5%
Visual Effects: 7%
Packaging Quality: 6%
Film Content: 14%

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Review highlights

"Great special effects, music and atmosphere." — Tony Z.
"Excellent release and packaging." — James R.
""Way Bad Stone" is as amusing as it is preposterous and as daring, a unique SOV film experience." — Shawn G.

Reviews

The real D&D movie

"No budget D&D movie made by what feels like students from a pro wrestling training school. Even has a Gangrel vs Zandig fight"

— Dave C. (4/5)

Impressive fantasy film with an

"Impressive fantasy film with an entire extra sci-fi film by the director in the extras."

— Miles M. (5/5)

Dungeons and Dragons Bloodbath!

"When this film was being made, I was just a kid, hanging out with my Uncle, who used to take me to D&D with him in New York. I never played it outside of maybe Eye of the Beholder for SNES, but I remember clear as day the way those D&D sessions used to go, and wow did this movie bring me right back to that. For all its low budget this movie really does feel like a D&D adventure, from the intentionally hammy dialog to the intentionally hammy acting. And the quest feels like a short game that might have been played. Every actor gives it everything and the energy really shows. This is a really fun movie! And the last 30 minutes goes all out gonzo in the action and gore department. It's hard to believe this was made on 2 grand. The only thing showing the budget is the SOV look. But even that isn't enough to hurt the movie. If anything it gives it a certain raw edge. This release comes with a lot of fun stuff to digest, interviews, and even another movie! Well worth the investment. But honestly, get this release for the movie. This is truly a grade Z gem! One of the very best SOV films I have ever seen."

— Craig R. (5/5)

Backyard lo-fi Gygax-youth campaigning straight

"Backyard lo-fi Gygax-youth campaigning straight to your heart. Seriously, this movie is a lot of fun and you tell everyone had a lot of fun making it. Another excellent Bleeding Skull release."

— Michael C. (5/5)

way good stone!

"Nice re-discovery: high fantasy, creative, low budget. Disc does it proud."

— Kevin F. (5/5)

Highly entertaining film.

"Bleeding Skull gives this highly entertaining flick the star treatment. Packed with great action sequences and a cast of colorful characters, this film is just waiting to be discovered."

— Mark H. (5/5)

Good times. . . on a budget.

"One of the more fun SOV movies. In a sub-genre dominated by gory horror slashers this fantasy cheapie makes for a nice change of pace."

— Michael B. (5/5)

I kinda want to make a movie now!

"This is the sort of flick that isn't amazing in the technical sense, but man does it have a ton of heart and soul! If you love D&D and/or LARP, then this is for you!"

— Forrest M. (5/5)

Lovable DIY oddity

"A scrappy, homemade genre movie with way more heart than budget. The rough edges are part of the charm, and it feels like pure regional/outsider cinema. Vinegar Syndrome’s release treats it seriously, which makes it even more fun to discover."

— Thomas L. (5/5)

Fun!

"I liked the second feature on this disk even more than the main feature, which was also good."

— Alex C. (4/5)