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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.

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24 Carat Gould: Vanishing Act (1986)

It may have been adapted multiple times for the stage and screen, but Dave thinks that this CBS iteration of Robert Thomas’ play belongs in the TVM hall of fame.… Read More 24 Carat Gould: Vanishing Act (1986)

May 27, 2026 Dave WainLeave a comment

Bump and Grind: Lap Dancer (1995)

Dave chats to artist and filmmaker Arthur Egeli, whose arthouse triumph led to an opportunity he wasn’t necessarily expecting…… Read More Bump and Grind: Lap Dancer (1995)

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026 Dave WainLeave a comment

Cop That: I Love a Man in Uniform (1993)

Dave spotlights director David Wellington’s ace psychodrama and bemoans its present-day obscurity. … Read More Cop That: I Love a Man in Uniform (1993)

March 14, 2026 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Little Death (1996): Coming Close

Dave convinces Belgian filmmaker Jan Verheyen to relive the trauma of his American debut. … Read More The Little Death (1996): Coming Close

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Dave WainLeave a comment

Trapped (1994): Mansion of the Doomed

Dave dusts off a rare erotic thriller and discovers that there’s likely good reason for its scarcity. … Read More Trapped (1994): Mansion of the Doomed

January 14, 2026January 16, 2026 Dave WainLeave a comment

Wild Justice (1994): Welsh Rarebit

Dave digs out an obscure Welsh thriller and discovers a director who was once a person of interest for MI5. … Read More Wild Justice (1994): Welsh Rarebit

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 Dave WainLeave a comment

A Bark From Beyond: My Magic Dog (1997)

Dave raids the Royal Oaks kennels for a lil’ haunting by hound. … Read More A Bark From Beyond: My Magic Dog (1997)

October 2, 2025October 4, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Sweeper (1996): Bang! Pow! Boom!

Dave squares up to one of PM Entertainment’s explosive best, and ponders what could have been had Joseph Merhi got his way. … Read More The Sweeper (1996): Bang! Pow! Boom!

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Salt Water Moose (1996): A Deer Friend

Dave settles down for some wholesome family entertainment featuring an unlikely animal subject.… Read More Salt Water Moose (1996): A Deer Friend

September 15, 2025September 18, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

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