Movies to inspire your game
While popular movies like The Lord of the Rings or Conan the Barbarian are excellent sources of inspiration for D&D adventures, there are plenty of lesser-known films that can provide equally rich and imaginative worlds for Dungeon Masters (DMs) to draw upon. In this article, we will explore five obscure movies that would make great inspiration for D&D adventures.
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is a visually stunning and whimsical film directed by Terry Gilliam. The story follows the titular Baron as he regales his fantastical tales to a group of curious onlookers. The movie's vivid imagery and imaginative storytelling can inspire DMs to create their own outlandish quests and scenarios.
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958)
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad is a classic fantasy film that follows the legendary sailor Sinbad as he embarks on a quest to save a princess from an evil sorcerer. The movie is filled with mythical creatures, such as a cyclops, a giant roc, and a dragon. The film's mix of adventure and fantasy make it a great source of inspiration for D&D campaigns.
The Black Cauldron (1985)
The Black Cauldron is an animated film produced by Disney that is based on the Chronicles of Prydain series by Lloyd Alexander. The movie follows a young pig farmer named Taran as he sets out to stop the evil Horned King from using the titular Black Cauldron to raise an army of undead warriors. The movie's mix of magic, adventure, and Celtic mythology make it a great source of inspiration for D&D campaigns.
Ladyhawke (1985)
Ladyhawke is a romantic fantasy film that follows a knight named Navarre and his lover Isabeau, who are cursed by a wicked bishop to become animals during the day and night, respectively. The movie is set in medieval France and features sword-fighting, magic, and a love story. The film's setting and characters make it a great source of inspiration for D&D adventures.
Dragonslayer (1981)
Dragonslayer is a dark fantasy film that follows a young wizard's apprentice named Galen as he sets out to slay the dragon Vermithrax Pejorative, who is terrorizing a medieval kingdom. The movie's blend of magic, medieval politics, and dragon-slaying make it a great source of inspiration for D&D campaigns.
While popular movies like The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars offer rich and well-developed worlds for players to explore, there are plenty of lesser-known films that can provide just as much inspiration for D&D adventures, offering DMs a rich tapestry of ideas, characters, and settings to draw upon and create memorable and exciting D&D campaigns. What is your favorite movie to draw from? List it below, and I if I haven’t seen it, maybe I will do a video review.
- Ed
