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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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