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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

Styx (2001) Nix Duff Crime Pix

Matty’s notes on an attention-holding heist caper. … Read More Styx (2001) Nix Duff Crime Pix

June 18, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Screen and Screen Again: The Video Dead (1987)

Matty shares his love for one of the quintessential DTV horror flicks of the VHS era. … Read More Screen and Screen Again: The Video Dead (1987)

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 Matty Budrewicz3 Comments

The Ex (1996): Crimes of Passion

Matty professes his (obsessive and murderous) love for Mark L. Lester’s thrilling Fatal Attraction variation.     … Read More The Ex (1996): Crimes of Passion

June 8, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Martial Outlaw (1993): Bitterness the Star

Matty takes a look at Jeff Wincott and producer Pierre David’s flaccid penultimate pair-up. … Read More Martial Outlaw (1993): Bitterness the Star

June 4, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Short Ends: Yack-Track Grab Bag Edition

Welcome to Short Ends. Quick (ish) reviews of a handful (ish) of movies. Sometimes connected by a theme, sometimes not. Today, Matty yaps about a few flicks he’s name-dropped on a bunch of incoming audio commentaries. And no, he isn’t going to tell you what releases they’re for.… Read More Short Ends: Yack-Track Grab Bag Edition

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

I Witness (2003): Down Mexico Way

Matty can’t get enough of Rowdy Herrington’s dark, Promark-backed thriller. … Read More I Witness (2003): Down Mexico Way

May 11, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Public Enemies (1996): ‘Meh’ Barker More Like…

There’s a few points of note but, on the whole, Matty ain’t too keen on Mark L. Lester’s true crime biopic. … Read More Public Enemies (1996): ‘Meh’ Barker More Like…

May 7, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Chair (1988): Who Gives a Sit?

Matty’s left fried by a dreadful — dreadful! — horror comedy. … Read More The Chair (1988): Who Gives a Sit?

May 5, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Mission of Justice (1992): Wincott Takes All

Matty kicks back with a rock-solid Jeff Wincott action romp. … Read More Mission of Justice (1992): Wincott Takes All

April 30, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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