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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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A Taste For Killing (1992): Rigged From the Start

Dave heads to Texas for a lacklustre small screen thriller with an all-star cast. … Read More A Taste For Killing (1992): Rigged From the Start

August 20, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Cherry Noir: Traces of Red (1992)

Dave ponders the critical pile-on that Jim Belushi endured, and extols the virtues of the sturdy neo-noir that represented the scorn’s peak.… Read More Cherry Noir: Traces of Red (1992)

August 16, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Sail Away: Treacherous Crossing (1992)

Dave boards the good ship USA Network for a twisting thriller that began life back in the ’40s.… Read More Sail Away: Treacherous Crossing (1992)

August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Motor Psycho (1992): There’s a Man Who Rides Down the Mojave Swears He’s Elvis

A psycho stalking youngsters across the desert has been done to death – but, says Dave, never quite like this. Featuring a quick word with star Elvis Restaino! … Read More Motor Psycho (1992): There’s a Man Who Rides Down the Mojave Swears He’s Elvis

August 9, 2023August 12, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Three’s a Crowd: The Nightman (1992)

Dave sidles up to a sturdy made-for-TV thriller that took a while to reach the screen. … Read More Three’s a Crowd: The Nightman (1992)

August 7, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Nails (1992): Dennis the Menace

Dave revels in the wonderful sight of Dennis Hopper in full-blown mentalist mode. … Read More Nails (1992): Dennis the Menace

August 3, 2023August 8, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Vulcan (1997): A Strange New World

Dave checks out a rare family friendly flick from Filipino master Cirio Santiago.… Read More Vulcan (1997): A Strange New World

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Taking Over the Asylum: The Nutt House (1992)

Its pedigree alone is the stuff cult films are made of. However, as Dave explains, this dismal comedy is farcical for all the wrong reasons…… Read More Taking Over the Asylum: The Nutt House (1992)

July 22, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

To Catch a Yeti (1995): Sprat Out of Hell

The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Fight Club, Black Dog, Roadie – rock warbler Meat Loaf had a wealth of fine films to his credit. And then, as Dave discovers, there was this tedious family flick… … Read More To Catch a Yeti (1995): Sprat Out of Hell

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