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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

The Eternal (1998): Chris Me, I’m Irish

If you’re in the mood for a strange one, Matty reckons that Michael Almereyda’s Walken-starring mummy flick is just the ticket. … Read More The Eternal (1998): Chris Me, I’m Irish

March 25, 2023March 13, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Mafioso-so: Gangster World (1997)

Cyborgs, mobsters, and a wannabe action hero — Matty dissects an Avi Nesher production that doesn’t quite click.… Read More Mafioso-so: Gangster World (1997)

March 21, 2023April 10, 2025 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Squeal Like a Sheep: Dominion (1995)

If you go down to the woods today… You’ll find Matty shrugging his shoulders at a just about passable Deliverance knock-off.… Read More Squeal Like a Sheep: Dominion (1995)

March 17, 2023August 4, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Clownhouse (1989): No Laughing Matter

Matty takes a look at a very real circus of horrors and determines that, sometimes, separating the art from the artist is impossible. Trigger warning: child sexual abuse. … Read More Clownhouse (1989): No Laughing Matter

March 13, 2023January 22, 2025 Matty Budrewicz4 Comments

Saturday Night Special (1994): Honky-Tonk Blues

Matty gets hot n’ heavy with Dan Golden’s cast-driven sophomore feature.… Read More Saturday Night Special (1994): Honky-Tonk Blues

March 9, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Primal Force (1999): Shock the Monkey

Ron Perlman vs. mutant baboons! Now he’s got your attention, Matty tells you why you need Nelson McCormick’s slick made-for-TV creature feature in your life. … Read More Primal Force (1999): Shock the Monkey

March 5, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Exquisite Tenderness (1995): The Doctor is In(sane)

Matty looks back at one of his favourite hospital horror flicks. Featuring a few words with scripter Patrick Cirillo! … Read More Exquisite Tenderness (1995): The Doctor is In(sane)

March 1, 2023February 28, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Odds and Sods: Liquid Dreams (1991)

Though too knowingly barmy for its own good, Matty still finds a few things to like about Mark Manos’ saucy sci-fi thriller. … Read More Odds and Sods: Liquid Dreams (1991)

February 25, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Bram Stoker’s Legend of the Mummy (1998): A Sphinx-er Says What?

Matty unwraps Jeffrey Obrow’s deathly dull horror flick.… Read More Bram Stoker’s Legend of the Mummy (1998): A Sphinx-er Says What?

February 21, 2023December 20, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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