Mazes and Monsters is a 1982 American made-for-television drama film directed by Steven Hilliard Stern and based on a novel by Rona Jaffe. The film stars Tom Hanks as a college student named Robbie who becomes obsessed with a fantasy role-playing game called Mazes and Monsters.
As Robbie delves deeper into the game, he begins to lose touch with reality and his friends become concerned for his well-being. The film explores the dangers of becoming too immersed in a fantasy world and the consequences it can have on one's mental health.
Mazes and Monsters serves as a cautionary tale about the potential dangers of escapism and the importance of maintaining a balance between fantasy and reality.