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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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The Elevator (1996): Stuck Between Flaws

Dave looks at the final movie from Jordan ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ Belfort’s short-lived production company, Hit Entertainment. Featuring a few quick words with the shingle’s former VP of Production, David Silberg!… Read More The Elevator (1996): Stuck Between Flaws

July 16, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Father and Scout (1994): Bob’s Your Uncle

Bob Saget was so unknown in the U.K. that he barely made the cover of Father and Scout’s VHS release. However, as Dave reckons, it’s because of him that this made-for-TV family flick is so palatable.… Read More Father and Scout (1994): Bob’s Your Uncle

July 14, 2023July 13, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Grand Slam (1990): Double Fault

Enduring a tough time in the ratings, CBS pinned a fair bit of hope on an action comedy series and its feature length pilot. Dave takes a look at what happened…… Read More Grand Slam (1990): Double Fault

July 10, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Rocket Boys: Once in a Blue Moon (1995)

Dave ponders why this classy family flick hasn’t become a fixture of everyone’s childhood. Featuring a few quick words with writer-director Philip Spink!… Read More Rocket Boys: Once in a Blue Moon (1995)

July 5, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Josh and S.A.M. (1993): Baby Driver

A healthy budget and a wide release doesn’t necessarily equate to cinematic infamy, as Dave discovers with this misfiring family flick.… Read More Josh and S.A.M. (1993): Baby Driver

July 1, 2023July 2, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Without Harmon: The China Lake Murders (1990)

This USA Network TV movie dates back to the late ’70s, when director Robert Harmon and his then girlfriend, Beth Tate, hatched a plan to get noticed by Hollywood. Dave chats to Beth to find out more…… Read More Without Harmon: The China Lake Murders (1990)

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Peephole (1993): I See You

Dave casts his voyeuristic eyeballs over Shem Bitterman’s study of one man’s depravity. Featuring an interview with the playwright himself! … Read More Peephole (1993): I See You

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

First Form: Last Lives (1997)

Dave talks to screenwriter Dan Duling about the painful birth of his debut feature. … Read More First Form: Last Lives (1997)

June 25, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Just Looking (1995): Peeping Jim

Buried deep within the recesses of the Propaganda Films catalogue is a fine indie comedy that Dave has a lot of time for. … Read More Just Looking (1995): Peeping Jim

June 23, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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