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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

Liar’s Edge (1992): Falling Down

Matty dives into Ron Oliver’s flawed but hugely enjoyable thriller. … Read More Liar’s Edge (1992): Falling Down

October 23, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Subletting: Counter Measures (1998)

You might double take, but Matty thinks Fred Olen Ray’s slick action caper is more than your usual carbon copy follow-up… Especially when it isn’t even a sequel!… Read More Subletting: Counter Measures (1998)

October 19, 2022April 10, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Mom (1991): Mama is All Crazee Now

Matty shines a light on a unique little shocker well worth rediscovering. … Read More Mom (1991): Mama is All Crazee Now

October 15, 2022August 14, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Ulterior Motives (1992): The Notorious T.I.G.

Matty takes a look at a quality suspense thriller and contemplates its co-scripter/producer/star’s brush with the big leagues. … Read More Ulterior Motives (1992): The Notorious T.I.G.

October 11, 2022October 24, 2022 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Gale Force: Syngenor (1990)

Matty reckons a scene-chewing performance by the late David Gale and some OK-ish monster shenanigans are just enough for this semi-sequel to pass muster. … Read More Gale Force: Syngenor (1990)

October 7, 2022March 4, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Ravenhawk (1996): Albert Goes Down Swingin’

Matty explores one of Albert Pyun’s most criminally overlooked movies and details the impact its difficult making had on the helmer.… Read More Ravenhawk (1996): Albert Goes Down Swingin’

October 3, 2022August 31, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

High Voltage (1997): Sister Act

Matty dissects a lively Shannon Lee vehicle helmed by action wiz Isaac Florentine. … Read More High Voltage (1997): Sister Act

September 29, 2022December 3, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Giantess Battle Attack! (2022): Big Bad Mamas

Or should that be ‘mammaries’? Matty gets to grips with Jim Wynorski’s latest Full Moon epic. … Read More Giantess Battle Attack! (2022): Big Bad Mamas

September 25, 2022October 9, 2022 Matty Budrewicz5 Comments

The Out-of-Towners: In Praise of Alien Predators (1986)

Matty shares his love for Deran Sarafian’s hugely enjoyable sci-shocker. … Read More The Out-of-Towners: In Praise of Alien Predators (1986)

September 21, 2022May 14, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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