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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

Death Falls (1989): Twilight Time

Matty takes a look at a long-forgotten indie drama starring Rip Torn and Roberts Blossom and finds a few things to savour.… Read More Death Falls (1989): Twilight Time

September 17, 2022August 30, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Sorceress II: The Temptress (1997) — Sex Magick

Matty takes a look at a serviceable sequel with a few points of note for Jim Wynorski buffs and fans of Julies Smith and Strain. … Read More Sorceress II: The Temptress (1997) — Sex Magick

September 13, 2022May 8, 2025 Matty Budrewicz3 Comments

Grim (1995): Trolling the Depths

It ain’t a classic, but Matty thinks Peakviewing Transatlantic’s monster movie is an interesting footnote in the history of modern British horror. … Read More Grim (1995): Trolling the Depths

September 9, 2022February 21, 2023 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

High Kicks, High Noon: Savate (1995)

Matty looks back at Isaac Florentine’s ace martial arts western. … Read More High Kicks, High Noon: Savate (1995)

September 5, 2022February 1, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

A.P.E.X. (1994): Sloppy Seconds

Twice can be nice, but Matty thinks DTV demigod Phillip J. Roth’s sophomore sci-fi flick is a bit of a struggle. … Read More A.P.E.X. (1994): Sloppy Seconds

September 1, 2022July 21, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Netherworld (1992): Family Ties

Matty sinks his teeth into a compelling Full Moon chiller from one of B-horror’s most overlooked auteurs. … Read More Netherworld (1992): Family Ties

August 28, 2022August 25, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Fair Game (1988): Every Word You Say…

Matty slurps up a strange spaghetti suspenser starring a snake and Sting’s wife. And no, he won’t be watching it again.… Read More Fair Game (1988): Every Word You Say…

August 24, 2022April 14, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Nobody’s Perfect: The Naked Truth (1992)

It’s still a drag, but Matty reckons Nico Mastorakis’ zany Billy Wilder riff is funnier than a lot of the Greek auteur’s other so-called comedies.… Read More Nobody’s Perfect: The Naked Truth (1992)

August 20, 2022August 20, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Desert Kickboxer (1992): Finding Your Feet

Matty tangles with action auteur Isaac Florentine’s feature-length debut.… Read More Desert Kickboxer (1992): Finding Your Feet

August 16, 2022December 3, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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