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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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Theatre of the Absurd: Death Magic (1992)

Dave’s back on his tour of ’90s regional horror movies, where an overnight stay in Tucson yields a prize discovery. … Read More Theatre of the Absurd: Death Magic (1992)

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Small Screen Spectre: The Uninvited (1996)

Tobe or not Tobe? Dave’s a little Hoopered out by a TV movie that has designs on imitating a genre classic. … Read More Small Screen Spectre: The Uninvited (1996)

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Stormy Nights (1996): Wet n’ Wild

Dave grabs his galoshes and braves gale force winds for this fine erotic thriller.… Read More Stormy Nights (1996): Wet n’ Wild

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Bigotry in the Boondocks: A Stranger in Town (1995)

Far from cookie-cutter boob tube material, Dave discovers a fine piece of drama that retains its power more than a quarter of a century after it was first broadcast.… Read More Bigotry in the Boondocks: A Stranger in Town (1995)

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Eating Out: Private Moments (1983)

It’s dinner for six in this Gary Graver porno, while Dave explains his love for anything the maestro wrote as well as directed.… Read More Eating Out: Private Moments (1983)

December 4, 2021October 5, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

Home Sweet Home: Alone in the Woods (1996)

Dave pitches his tent alongside a family film with a familiar premise. … Read More Home Sweet Home: Alone in the Woods (1996)

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Rocky Descent: Angel Flight Down (1996)

Sure, it’s standard ‘movie of the week’ boob tube fare – but Dave is contentedly appreciative of this true story. … Read More Rocky Descent: Angel Flight Down (1996)

November 26, 2021 Dave Wain2 Comments

Love and Other Drugs: White Cargo (1996)

Cops! Triads! The Mafia! Shannon Tweed! It’s all going on in this David Bradley-starring thriller. Dave takes a look… … Read More Love and Other Drugs: White Cargo (1996)

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Electric Dreams: Sam Irvin Talks Guilty As Charged (1991)

Dave gets on the blower to the always delightful Sam Irvin for the scoop on his deliriously droll debut.… Read More Electric Dreams: Sam Irvin Talks Guilty As Charged (1991)

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

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