Horror Tables - 100 Survival Rules for Survival and Horror Games
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26 August 2025 (on Substack)
What it is about
“Don’t Go In There!” – 100 Rules for Surviving a Horror Movie (or RPG Game)
From the first eerie creak of a door to the final girl’s last stand, horror has always followed its own twisted rulebook. This D100 table dives deep into the blood-splattered lore of slasher flicks, supernatural thrillers, and survival horror, delivering 100 classic, cryptic, and cruel “rules” of the genre.
Whether you're a GM looking to set the mood, a writer crafting a chilling scene, or a player trying not to be the first to die, this list serves up genre-savvy warnings, clichés turned gospel, and deadly truths whispered through generations of final survivors.
Inside you'll find:
Tips that could save your life—or mark your doom.
Tropes and genre staples from across horror’s blood-soaked history.
Ironic truths, brutal foreshadowing, and darkly comedic warnings.
From “Don’t split up” to “Don’t watch the cursed video,” these rules won’t guarantee survival... but ignoring them almost always guarantees death.
Roll wisely. Cue the creepy music. And remember: the moment you say “I’ll be right back,” you won’t be.
