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Satisfactions (1983): Guaranteed

Dave gets back on the Graver train and digests the maestro’s copulating compilation.… Read More Satisfactions (1983): Guaranteed

February 24, 2021February 17, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Zero Boys (1986): Deliverance From Evil

Matty hunkers down for the night with Nico Mastorakis’ rousing action/horror mash-up.… Read More The Zero Boys (1986): Deliverance From Evil

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Consenting Adults: Jailbait (1993)

Dave discovers that Rafal Zielinski’s Donald P. Borchers-produced film is less about holding your nose, and more about holding your own.… Read More Consenting Adults: Jailbait (1993)

February 20, 2021February 15, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Face of Evil (1996): How to Make Friends and Kill People

Matty tangles with Mary Lambert’s fabulous small screen thriller. … Read More Face of Evil (1996): How to Make Friends and Kill People

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

For Freedom, For America, For DTV Movies: The U.S. Seals Trilogy

With the help of a collection of creatives, Dave looks back at Nu Image’s tent-pole military hardware trifecta. … Read More For Freedom, For America, For DTV Movies: The U.S. Seals Trilogy

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Eyes of Nico Mastorakis: Blind Date (1984)

Matty looks back (get it?) at the Greek B-movie specialist’s slick murder mystery. … Read More The Eyes of Nico Mastorakis: Blind Date (1984)

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

A Kiss to Die For: Those Bedroom Eyes (1993)

Dave turns to the small screen and samples a neo-noir with a heavy dose of Hitchcock.… Read More A Kiss to Die For: Those Bedroom Eyes (1993)

February 12, 2021February 5, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Slap and Tickle: Sins of Desire (1993)

Matty revels in the blue humour of Jim Wynorski’s barmy erotic thriller. … Read More Slap and Tickle: Sins of Desire (1993)

February 10, 2021January 31, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Starry Starry Sight: Sam Irvin Talks Acting on Impulse (1993)

Dave chats to director Sam Irvin about the making of his riotous comedy-thriller, and how he assembled such a star-studded ensemble. … Read More Starry Starry Sight: Sam Irvin Talks Acting on Impulse (1993)

February 8, 2021January 29, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

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Dave re-boards the Gary Graver train with a look at the maestro’s carnal compendium SATISFACTIONS (1983). Check it out at The Schlock Pit dot com! Clickable link in profile #Satisfactions #GaryGraver #Graverpalooza #Adult #Hardcore #XXX #GoldenAge #Skinflick #VHS #DTV #SchlockAndAwe
Deliverance, Nico Mastorakis style. Visit The Schlock Pit dot com for Matty’s words on the Greek genre peddler’s action-packed sylvan shocker, THE ZERO BOYS (1986). Clickable link in profile! #TheZeroBoys #NicoMastorakis #OmegaPictures #OmegaEntertainment #KelliMaroney #Action #ActionFilm #Horror #HorrorFilm #Vestron #VestronVideo #VHS #DTV #Mastonbury2021 #SchlockAndAwe
Today at The Schlock Pit dot com: Dave looks back at producer Donald P. Borchers’ provocative and exploitative-sounding — but actually surprisingly thoughtful — passion project, JAILBAIT (1993) (aka ‘Streetwise’). Clickable link in profile! #Jailbait #DonaldPBorchers #CThomasHowell #Howellsploitation #Thriller #Drama #90sMovie #VHS #DTV #SchlockAndAwe
Fancy a few words from Matty on a film he loves very much? Check out The Schlock Pit dot com for a quick look at Mary Lambert’s cracking made-for-TV psycho thriller FACE OF EVIL (1996) starring Tracey Gold and Shawnee Smith. Clickable link in profile! #FaceOfEvil #MaryLambert #TraceyGold #ShawneeSmith #PerryKing #Thriller #SerialKillerThriller #90sThriller #TVM #MadeForTV #TVMovie #VHS #DTV #SchlockAndAwe
Tonight at The Schlock Pit dot com, we’ve got the retrospective you’ve all been waiting for: buckle up and join us as Dave looks back at Nu Image’s awesome U.S. SEALS TRILOGY. Featuring interviews with scripters Steve Latshaw and Michael Weiss; stars Jim Fitzpatrick, James Hicks, and Michael Worth; and U.S. SEALS 2 (2001) director Isaac Florentine. Quite simply, it’s must-read stuff. Clickable link in profile! #USSEALS #USSEALS2 #USSEALSDeadOrAlive #YossiWein #IsaacFlorentine #NuImage #Action #ActionFilms #DTV #DTVAction #VHS #DVD #SchlockAndAwe
Nico Mastorakis’ BLIND DATE (1984) has recently been released on U.K. Blu-ray by our pals @88_films. It looks great and you should definitely pick it up. Whet your appetite by giving Matty’s spoiler-free appraisal of this slick murder mystery a read at The Schlock Pit dot com. Clickable link in profile! #BlindDate #NicoMastorakis #Mastonbury2021 #Thriller #Horror #JosephBottoms #LanaClarkson #KirstieAlley #VHS #BluRay #88Films #SchlockAndAwe

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