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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: Matty Budrewicz

Horror, B-flicks, and all things direct-to-video. Film historian. Critic. Blu-ray booklet and commentary guy (Arrow Video, 88 Films). ‘It Came From the Video Aisle!’ co-author. Podcaster. WiP: #SchlockAndAwe

Enemy Territory (1987): Ghetto Blasters

Matty chats to director Peter Manoogian about his distinctly un-Charles Band-like Empire flick. … Read More Enemy Territory (1987): Ghetto Blasters

February 1, 2023January 31, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

In Bed with Fred: Inner Sanctum (1991), Mind Twister (1993), Possessed by the Night (1994) & Inner Sanctum II (1994)

Featuring commentary by the B-movie titan himself, Matty profiles the first four erotic thrillers directed by the mighty Fred Olen Ray.… Read More In Bed with Fred: Inner Sanctum (1991), Mind Twister (1993), Possessed by the Night (1994) & Inner Sanctum II (1994)

January 28, 2023January 30, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Watchers Reborn (1998) — Dog Eat Dog

Matty continues his recent John Carl Buechler binge with a lil’ look at one of the late, great Friday the 13th Part VII wiz’s forgotten sequels. … Read More Watchers Reborn (1998) — Dog Eat Dog

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Intent to Kill (1992): Praise the Lords Again!

This time, Matty heralds a superlative PM flick anchored by another fantastic turn from its leading lady. … Read More Intent to Kill (1992): Praise the Lords Again!

January 20, 2023January 19, 2023 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Cellar Dweller (1987): John Carl… Beastler!

Matty waxes lyrical about his favourite Buechler flick. … Read More Cellar Dweller (1987): John Carl… Beastler!

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Spaced Out: Velocity Trap (1999)

It’s far from vintage Roth, but Matty reckons there’s still some worth to the UFO boss’ flawed space opera. … Read More Spaced Out: Velocity Trap (1999)

January 12, 2023 Matty Budrewicz3 Comments

Troll (1986): He’s With the Band

While not the biggest fan of the film itself, Matty looks back at an important title in the Empire Pictures library. … Read More Troll (1986): He’s With the Band

January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

A Time to Die (1991): Praise the Lords

Matty probes a so-so PM Entertainment flick that’s buoyed by a great turn from its leading lady. … Read More A Time to Die (1991): Praise the Lords

January 4, 2023January 3, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Carnosaur 2 (1995): This Time it’s Roar

Matty takes a bite out of Roger Corman and Louis Morneau’s raptor-tastic sequel. … Read More Carnosaur 2 (1995): This Time it’s Roar

December 29, 2022December 29, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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