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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

Hawaii Dino: Aztec Rex (2007)

Matty kicks back with Brian Trenchard-Smith’s made-for-SyFy creature feature and concludes that, yeah, it’s alright.… Read More Hawaii Dino: Aztec Rex (2007)

August 12, 2022August 16, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Johnny Skidmarks (1998): What’s in a Name?

If you can get past the unappealing title, Matty thinks you’ll get a kick out of this offbeat killer thriller.… Read More Johnny Skidmarks (1998): What’s in a Name?

August 8, 2022November 8, 2022 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Wes Craven’s Chiller (1985): Ice to See You, to See You…

Matty revisits a satisfying made-for-TV horror flick from the late, great fright master.… Read More Wes Craven’s Chiller (1985): Ice to See You, to See You…

August 4, 2022August 1, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Don’t Mind Me: Memory Run (1995)

Matty takes a look at a middling sci-fi action flick that could have been something special. … Read More Don’t Mind Me: Memory Run (1995)

July 31, 2022February 7, 2025 Matty Budrewicz4 Comments

Passionate Revenge (1996): Cradle Snatching

Matty rolls around with a serviceable cash-in that was twisted into a sequel to a big video and cable hit. … Read More Passionate Revenge (1996): Cradle Snatching

July 27, 2022April 12, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Hillside Cannibals (2006): The Lucky Ones Died First

… Preferably before their DVD player loaded or the movie buffered. Nah — just kidding. ‘Cos a few issues aside, Matty reckons this Asylum-backed Hills Have Eyes ‘tie-in’ has some good things going for it.… Read More Hillside Cannibals (2006): The Lucky Ones Died First

July 23, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Bloodfist (1989): Roger and The Dragon’s Thrilla in Manila

Matty looks back at a rock solid biff-’em-up. … Read More Bloodfist (1989): Roger and The Dragon’s Thrilla in Manila

July 19, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Lunar Tides: Moontrap (1989)

Matty is lured in by Robert Dyke and Tex Ragsdale’s attractive cult item. … Read More Lunar Tides: Moontrap (1989)

July 15, 2022July 17, 2022 Matty Budrewicz5 Comments

Blast (2004): Boom and Bust

Matty examines Anthony Hickox’s zestless and disappointing action flick. … Read More Blast (2004): Boom and Bust

July 11, 2022November 1, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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