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Friend of the Family (1995): The Surreal Life

Matty shacks up with a rich clan — and, of course, the slinky Shauna O’Brien — for a flawed but singularly strange slice of mid-’90s erotica. … Read More Friend of the Family (1995): The Surreal Life

April 13, 2021April 1, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Survival of the Fittest: Natural Selection (1994)

After the dizzying heights of his ’80s successes, the ’90s saw Jack Sholder retreat to the small screen, where Dave unearths one of his best. … Read More Survival of the Fittest: Natural Selection (1994)

April 11, 2021March 28, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Hooded Angels (2000): Western Boys and Western Girls

Matty hails Peakviewing Transatlantic’s potent oater.… Read More Hooded Angels (2000): Western Boys and Western Girls

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Narcotics Noir: Hard Evidence (1995)

Dave dissects one of the peaks of ’90s neo-noir, penned by direct-to-video screenwriting royalty.… Read More Narcotics Noir: Hard Evidence (1995)

April 7, 2021March 28, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Phoenix (1995): Sci-Fi Stew

Hark! The two star time-killer klaxon is a-sounding! Matty whiles away an hour or so with this serviceable lil’ stockpile.… Read More Phoenix (1995): Sci-Fi Stew

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Sin City: Vegas High Stakes (1996)

Dave takes a trip into the desert to hang out with strippers and hillbillies. … Read More Sin City: Vegas High Stakes (1996)

April 3, 2021March 26, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Haunting of Morella (1990): Clarkson Wynorski Corman, Evermore

Matty looks back at this excellent Edgar Allan Poe-based shocker and declares it a highlight for its three principals.… Read More The Haunting of Morella (1990): Clarkson Wynorski Corman, Evermore

April 1, 2021April 5, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Tick-Tock: 83 Hours Til Dawn (1990)

Stop the clocks – Dave examines the cultural history of a horrifying true story, while dwelling on the second version made for the goggle-box.… Read More Tick-Tock: 83 Hours Til Dawn (1990)

March 30, 2021March 10, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Lady Avenger (1988): Girl, Interrupted

Matty bows before David DeCoteau’s violent femme. … Read More Lady Avenger (1988): Girl, Interrupted

March 28, 2021March 28, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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