Totem (1999): Poles Apart
Matty finds a few points of note in David DeCoteau’s most mercenary assignment. … Read More Totem (1999): Poles Apart
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
Runt of the Litter: The Silencers (1996)
Matty takes a look at the weak link in PM Entertainment’s run of “high-tech action pictures”. … Read More Runt of the Litter: The Silencers (1996)
Active Stealth (1999): Top Gun
Featuring a few words with the director himself, Matty spotlights Fred Olen Ray’s ace military hardware actioner. … Read More Active Stealth (1999): Top Gun
Street Asylum (1990): State Violence, State Control
Our Gregory Dark celebration continues with Matty’s profile of the helmer’s compelling sci-fi thriller. … Read More Street Asylum (1990): State Violence, State Control
Wheels of Terror (1990): Buckle Up
Matty goes for a spin with a flawed but fascinating small screen shocker. … Read More Wheels of Terror (1990): Buckle Up
Podcast: Flesh Noir Episode 004 — The Dark Side of Love: Part One
Finally, after a little hiatus, the fourth episode of mine and Dave’s DTV erotic thriller podcast is here!… Read More Podcast: Flesh Noir Episode 004 — The Dark Side of Love: Part One
Welcome to the Machine: The Mangler Reborn (2005)
Matty recommends a solid low-budget sequel that probably passed you by. … Read More Welcome to the Machine: The Mangler Reborn (2005)
Jim Wynorski’s Murderbot (2023): A Babe in Droidland
Matty has a ball with the cult auteur’s latest Full Moon assignment. … Read More Jim Wynorski’s Murderbot (2023): A Babe in Droidland
Dead Man Walking (1988): Flesh for Fantasy
Matty muscles in on the Gregory Dark worship with a look at the esteemed XXX auteur’s first ‘legitimate’ movie.… Read More Dead Man Walking (1988): Flesh for Fantasy
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