python variable problem

def passcreate(entrdpwd):
    print("What is the password you wish to set?")
    entrdpwd = input(">")
    passwordcheck()

def passwordcheck():
    entrdpwd = passcreate(entrdpwd)
    print("Enter Password")
    pswdguess = input(">")

    if pswdguess == entrdpwd:
        print("Access Granted")
        database()
    elif pswdguess != entrdpwd:
        print("Access Denied")
        securitylock()