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Questions about Mazes and Monsters

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who starred in the 1982 television film Mazes and Monsters?

Tom Hanks starred as Robbie Wheeling in the 1982 television film Mazes and Monsters. Chris Makepeace played Jay Brockway alongside him, and Wendy Crewson appeared as Kate Finch.

When was the 40th anniversary Blu-ray of Mazes and Monsters released?

Plumeria Pictures released a 40th-anniversary Blu-ray on the 19th of September 2022. This marked the film's first high-definition release after availability on VHS, DVD, and various streaming services since then.

What real event inspired the plot of the 1982 film Mazes and Monsters?

The story originated from the 1979 disappearance of James Dallas Egbert III from Michigan State University. Newspaper stories claimed his disappearance linked to Dungeons and Dragons before Rona Jaffe wrote a novel based on the speculation.

Where were climax scenes for Mazes and Monsters filmed during 1983?

Many climax scenes were filmed inside the World Trade Center South Tower. The lobby of the tower appeared in October 1983 during filming.

Why did Thomas Radecki cite a letter from the book Mazes and Monsters?

Thomas Radecki cited a letter from the book as proof of harm caused by role-playing games. He used this fictitious letter to argue that D&D caused deaths during the early 1980s controversy.