Star-Spangled Shocker: A Leftie Limey Reflects on Uncle Sam (1996)
Matty explains why William Lustig’s Larry Cohen-penned slasher is now more relevant than ever.
Read More Star-Spangled Shocker: A Leftie Limey Reflects on Uncle Sam (1996)Author: Matty Budrewicz
Horror, schlock cinema, and all things direct-to-video. ‘Natural Selection’ podcaster. 88 Films booklet guy. ‘It Came From the Video Aisle!’ co-conspirator. Next up: #SchlockAndAwe
Over the Wire (1996): Fred Olen Ray’s Top-Notch Top-Shelfer
Matty gets hot n’ heavy with the B-movie maestro’s exemplary erotic potboiler.
Read More Over the Wire (1996): Fred Olen Ray’s Top-Notch Top-ShelferVampirella (1996): A Fang-Bangin’ Good Time
Matty bows down before Jim Wynorski’s rollicking comic book adap.
Read More Vampirella (1996): A Fang-Bangin’ Good TimeArt Attack! David DeCoteau’s Leather Jacket Love Story (1997)
Matty talks the cult auteur’s joyous B&W rom-com and ponders the link between artists and their art.
Read More Art Attack! David DeCoteau’s Leather Jacket Love Story (1997)Skid Row Avenger: In Praise of David DeCoteau’s Prey of the Jaguar (1996)
Matty shines a light on the cult auteur’s ace superhero flick.
Read More Skid Row Avenger: In Praise of David DeCoteau’s Prey of the Jaguar (1996)Adrenalin: Fear the Rush (1996) – A Superlative Surge of Pyun
Matty tells you why you need this nightmarish sci-shocker in your life.
Read More Adrenalin: Fear the Rush (1996) – A Superlative Surge of PyunA Schmoellerian Affair: Thoughts on Puppet Master (1989)
Matty explores the resounding influence of director David Schmoeller on the first film in Full Moon’s iconic series.
Read More A Schmoellerian Affair: Thoughts on Puppet Master (1989)Sizzling Softcore: David DeCoteau’s Naked Instinct (1993)
Matty revisits the cult auteur’s potent erotic programmer.
Read More Sizzling Softcore: David DeCoteau’s Naked Instinct (1993)Blood Money (1996): Crime Doesn’t Pay
Matty sticks this compelling but technically sloppy thriller with some murky behind the scenes facts under the microscope.
Read More Blood Money (1996): Crime Doesn’t Pay