Spaced Out: Velocity Trap (1999)
It’s far from vintage Roth, but Matty reckons there’s still some worth to the UFO boss’ flawed space opera. … Read More Spaced Out: Velocity Trap (1999)
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
Troll (1986): He’s With the Band
While not the biggest fan of the film itself, Matty looks back at an important title in the Empire Pictures library. … Read More Troll (1986): He’s With the Band
A Time to Die (1991): Praise the Lords
Matty probes a so-so PM Entertainment flick that’s buoyed by a great turn from its leading lady. … Read More A Time to Die (1991): Praise the Lords
Carnosaur 2 (1995): This Time it’s Roar
Matty takes a bite out of Roger Corman and Louis Morneau’s raptor-tastic sequel. … Read More Carnosaur 2 (1995): This Time it’s Roar
Gruner for Hire: Mercenary (1996)
Matty gets to grips with one of Israeli auteur Avi Nesher’s best pictures. … Read More Gruner for Hire: Mercenary (1996)
Total Reality (1997): Crimes of the Future
Matty shines a light on one of Phillip J. Roth’s finest offerings. … Read More Total Reality (1997): Crimes of the Future
Excessive Force (1993): Hold the Line
Matty dukes it out with Cobra Kai star Thomas Ian Griffith’s first brush with the big leagues. … Read More Excessive Force (1993): Hold the Line
Laid to Rest: Island of the Dead (2000)
Matty charts the making of an interesting if unsuccessful horror flick. … Read More Laid to Rest: Island of the Dead (2000)
Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama 2 (2022): Impey Dies Tonight
Here in the Darkness! Matty examines Full Moon’s newest offering — a long-awaited sequel to a classic original. … Read More Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama 2 (2022): Impey Dies Tonight
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