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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.

Author: Dave Wain

Things Ain’t What They Used To Be: Mercy (1995)

Dave marvels at the intractable darkness of Richard Shepard’s sophomore feature. … Read More Things Ain’t What They Used To Be: Mercy (1995)

November 28, 2020May 7, 2022 Dave Wain4 Comments

As Sweet As: Peaches and Cream (1981)

Dave delves deeper into the legacy of ‘Robert McCallum’, and unearths an absolute, erm, peach.… Read More As Sweet As: Peaches and Cream (1981)

November 24, 2020April 19, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Rolls Royce: Dream a Little Evil (1990)

Dave chats to writer-director Royce Mathew about the challenge of low budget filmaking in the ’90s.… Read More Rolls Royce: Dream a Little Evil (1990)

November 20, 2020May 30, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Skin & Grit: Amanda By Night (1981)

Dave kneels at the blue movie altar and worships the peak of the Golden Age of Pornography.… Read More Skin & Grit: Amanda By Night (1981)

November 16, 2020August 15, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Writer for Hire: An Interview with Michael D. Weiss

Dave talks shop with the prolific straight-to-video screenwriter in a career-covering chat.… Read More Writer for Hire: An Interview with Michael D. Weiss

November 12, 2020May 29, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Oh! What A Caper: The Kill (1968)

This early Gary Graver movie leaves Dave dizzy with its schizophrenic tone.… Read More Oh! What A Caper: The Kill (1968)

November 10, 2020August 31, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

Robot Shox: Suspect Device (1995)

Dave grabs a quick word with screenwriter Alex Simon on his way to compiling a brief analysis of this Showtime-Corman sci-fi.… Read More Robot Shox: Suspect Device (1995)

November 4, 2020August 25, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Hold Me Tight: The Embracers (1963)

Dave wraps his heart around Gary Graver’s debut feature.… Read More Hold Me Tight: The Embracers (1963)

November 2, 2020October 29, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

You’ll Never Stalk Alone: Digital Reaper (2004)

Dave takes the short trip across the Mersey to cast his eye over a grisly U.K.-U.S. co-production. … Read More You’ll Never Stalk Alone: Digital Reaper (2004)

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

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