Mazes and Monsters is a 1982 made-for-TV movie starring none other than America’s Dad, Tom Hanks. It helped spearhead the moral panic that aimed directly at Dungeons and Dragons in the early 80s (as well as heavy metal, junk food, and satanism).

Sit back, relax, and allow us to unpack this fascinating moment in geek culture.

BEWARE THE SACRILEGE