Kid (1990): He Stays in the Picture
The film ain’t too good but Matty thinks this ropey revenge flick has a few points of note for fans of C. Thomas Howell and scripter Leslie Bohem.… Read More Kid (1990): He Stays in the Picture
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
Interceptor Force 2 (2002): All is Not (Ros)Well
Matty dissects Phillip J. Roth’s flaccid follow-up. … Read More Interceptor Force 2 (2002): All is Not (Ros)Well
Excessive Force II: Force on Force (1995) — If at First You Don’t Succeed…
…Try it again but cheaper. Matty gets to grips with a standalone sequel that has more in common with its predecessor than you’d think. … Read More Excessive Force II: Force on Force (1995) — If at First You Don’t Succeed…
Jack Sh*t: Bad Karma (2001)
Sporting a title that’s certainly half accurate, Matty reckons navigating 19th century Whitechapel would be better than watching this dreadful Ripper-inspired psycho-thriller.… Read More Jack Sh*t: Bad Karma (2001)
The Black Room (1982): Philosophy in the Blood-doir
Matty hooks up with one of his favourite horror movies. … Read More The Black Room (1982): Philosophy in the Blood-doir
Wynorski Goes to War: The Pandora Project (1998), Desert Thunder (1999) & Stealth Fighter (1999)
War! Huh! Yeah! What is it good for? The backdrop to some fun Jim Wynorski films, as it happens. Matty spotlights the auteur’s first three military hardware flicks. … Read More Wynorski Goes to War: The Pandora Project (1998), Desert Thunder (1999) & Stealth Fighter (1999)
The Cold Light of Day (1996): Withnail and Si
Matty dissects a disturbing serial killer thriller and the two towering performances at the centre of it. … Read More The Cold Light of Day (1996): Withnail and Si
Knock ‘Em Dead (2014): Screaming n’ Queening
Matty is swept up by David DeCoteau and Barry Sandler’s whirlwind of catty comments and camp carnage.… Read More Knock ‘Em Dead (2014): Screaming n’ Queening
Alienator (1990): The Babe Who Fell to Earth
Matty surrenders to the charms of Fred Olen Ray’s compelling sci-fi action quickie. … Read More Alienator (1990): The Babe Who Fell to Earth
