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Author: Matty Budrewicz

Horror, B-movies, and all things direct-to-video. ‘Natural Selection’ podcaster. 88 Films booklet guy. ‘It Came From the Video Aisle!’ co-conspirator. Next up: #SchlockAndAwe

Blast (1997) & Mean Guns (1997): Albert Pyun’s Jailhouse Rock

Matty looks back at the cult auteur’s time behind bars (so to speak). … Read More Blast (1997) & Mean Guns (1997): Albert Pyun’s Jailhouse Rock

December 18, 2020December 19, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Conspiracy of Fear (1995): Eyres Supreme

One of the best from one of the greats, Matty dances with John Eyres’ diverting thriller. … Read More The Conspiracy of Fear (1995): Eyres Supreme

December 16, 2020December 12, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Wet, Wet, Wet: The Rain Killer (1990)

It ain’t a total wash out, but this Roger Corman-produced thriller leaves a lot to be desired. Grab your brolly and let Matty tell you why. … Read More Wet, Wet, Wet: The Rain Killer (1990)

December 12, 2020December 12, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Straight to the Point: John Eyres’ Project Shadowchaser II (1994) & III (1995)

Matty sings the praises of the direct-to-video auteur’s no-nonsense sequels.… Read More Straight to the Point: John Eyres’ Project Shadowchaser II (1994) & III (1995)

December 8, 2020December 12, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Ultimate Desires (1991): Late Night Hokum, North American Style

Matty dissects Lloyd Simandl’s messy but engaging potboiler.… Read More Ultimate Desires (1991): Late Night Hokum, North American Style

December 6, 2020December 5, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Empire of Ash III (1989): Uno! Dos! Tres!

One, two or three? Aww, who the hell cares? Matty casts his eye over another post-apocalyptic actioner.… Read More Empire of Ash III (1989): Uno! Dos! Tres!

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

King John & Tricky Dicky: The Comic (1985) & Silent Heroes (1987)

Matty explores what happened when an emerging genre genius financed two pictures by Richard bloody Driscoll. … Read More King John & Tricky Dicky: The Comic (1985) & Silent Heroes (1987)

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Slow Burn (1989): Deep (Sleep) Cover

Matty probes John Eyres’ soporific crime thriller.… Read More Slow Burn (1989): Deep (Sleep) Cover

November 22, 2020November 23, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Empire of Ash I & II (1988/9): Double Bubble?

It’s a two for the price of one post-apocalyptic special! Matty takes a look…… Read More Empire of Ash I & II (1988/9): Double Bubble?

November 18, 2020November 21, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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The Schlock Pit is the home of film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain who, for the past seven years, have parlayed their shared, lifelong obsession with horror, B-movies, and direct-to-video shenanigans into a writing career.

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