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Author: Matty Budrewicz

Horror, B-movies, and all things direct-to-video. ‘Natural Selection’ podcaster. 88 Films booklet guy. ‘It Came From the Video Aisle!’ co-conspirator. Next up: #SchlockAndAwe

Night Eyes (1990): A Shaky Start

Remember: just because something is first doesn’t mean it’s the best. Matty sighs and takes a look at Jag Mundhra’s trendsetting dud. … Read More Night Eyes (1990): A Shaky Start

January 21, 2021January 19, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

In the Mouth of Madness: Brian Yuzna’s The Dentist (1996)

Ahead of its twenty-fifth anniversary later this year, Matty looks back at the horror maestro’s high-concept shocker and charts its long in the tooth history. … Read More In the Mouth of Madness: Brian Yuzna’s The Dentist (1996)

January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Tarzan in Manhattan (1989): Concrete Bungle

Matty half-heartedly swings through NYC with Joe Lara and Tony Curtis. … Read More Tarzan in Manhattan (1989): Concrete Bungle

January 13, 2021January 2, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

RIP: Julie Strain (1962 – 2021)

In memoriam.… Read More RIP: Julie Strain (1962 – 2021)

January 11, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Baby Boom: Looking Back at The Unborn (1991)

Matty coos and cuddles this creepy Corman/Flender/Elliott made bambino. … Read More Baby Boom: Looking Back at The Unborn (1991)

January 9, 2021January 9, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

DNA (1996): Adhering to Formula

Matty surrenders himself to the joyous unoriginality of this solid monster flick. … Read More DNA (1996): Adhering to Formula

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Schlock & Awedio: Ring of Darkness (2004)

In the first of a new feature, Matty and Dave chat David DeCoteau’s zombie boyband flick. … Read More Schlock & Awedio: Ring of Darkness (2004)

January 1, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

True Grit: Fred Olen Ray’s Fugitive Rage (1996)

Matty tangles with the B-movie wiz’s cracking action thriller.… Read More True Grit: Fred Olen Ray’s Fugitive Rage (1996)

December 29, 2020December 27, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Little Miss Millions (1993): Jim Wynorski’s Surprisingly Family-Friendly Xmas

In the interest of spreading festive cheer, Matty gives the thumbs-up to the cult helmer’s nifty pre-teen caper.… Read More Little Miss Millions (1993): Jim Wynorski’s Surprisingly Family-Friendly Xmas

December 22, 2020December 20, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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