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The Schlock Pit

The home of film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain who, for the best part of a decade, have parlayed their shared, lifelong obsession with horror, B-movies, and direct-to-video shenanigans into a writing career.

Month: May 2022

The Real Howard Spitz (1998): What’s The Beef?

Dave looks at what led to one of the most charming films of the ’90s being cast off into obscurity. … Read More The Real Howard Spitz (1998): What’s The Beef?

May 30, 2022May 30, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Psycho Therapy: Killers (1997)

Matty sinks his teeth into the first film produced by The Asylum.… Read More Psycho Therapy: Killers (1997)

May 28, 2022November 2, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Deadly Discovery (1992): Indiana Woes

Dave takes a look at a regional action flick that doesn’t quite cut it. … Read More Deadly Discovery (1992): Indiana Woes

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Soul of a New Machine: Four Science Fiction Programmers by Richard Pepin

Matty knuckles down with Cyber Tracker (1993), T-Force (1994), Hologram Man (1995) and CyberTracker 2 (1995) — the first quartet of “high-tech action pictures” directed by the PM Entertainment bigwig. … Read More Soul of a New Machine: Four Science Fiction Programmers by Richard Pepin

May 24, 2022November 24, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Captain Nuke and The Bomber Boys (1996): It’s a Blast

Dave lights the fuse on one of Roger Corman’s lesser-known family flicks, and concludes that it’s an explosive mix of fun and foolery.… Read More Captain Nuke and The Bomber Boys (1996): It’s a Blast

May 22, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Venom (2005): Reborn on the Bayou

Matty spotlights a serviceable mid-’00s slasher by a filmmaker seemingly working through something.… Read More Venom (2005): Reborn on the Bayou

May 20, 2022May 19, 2022 Matty Budrewicz5 Comments

Twist On A Tryst: Kiss of a Stranger (1998)

Dave hits up Sam Irvin to learn about his enjoyable one-night stand thriller. … Read More Twist On A Tryst: Kiss of a Stranger (1998)

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Motion of the Ocean: Deep Shock (2003)

Matty gets to grips with Phillip J. Roth’s CliffsNotes version of The Abyss and finds much to savour. … Read More The Motion of the Ocean: Deep Shock (2003)

May 16, 2022August 13, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Dead On Arrival: Diggin’ Up Business (1990)

Speaking of shovel-swinging action, Dave does some digging of his own on the fascinating career of businessman Tom Pardew, and calls in the ‘co-director’ of this dud comedy, Mark Byers, for help.… Read More Dead On Arrival: Diggin’ Up Business (1990)

May 14, 2022May 14, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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