Voodoo Academy (2000): One From the (Rapid) Heart
Matty explores David DeCoteau’s groundbreaking LGBTQ+ chiller and the impact it had on the auteur’s remarkable career.… Read More Voodoo Academy (2000): One From the (Rapid) Heart
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 Racers (2008): Clown Car
Dreck without question, but closet Juggalo Matty would still watch this shambolic Asylum cash-in again. Maybe.… Read More Death Racers (2008): Clown Car
Kickboxer 4: The Aggressor (1994) — The Pyungilist
Matty savours Albert Pyun’s criminally overlooked sequel.… Read More Kickboxer 4: The Aggressor (1994) — The Pyungilist
The Fangover: Vampire in Vegas (2009)
Matty dissects Jim Wynorski’s other flick about ghouls at large in the neon capital. … Read More The Fangover: Vampire in Vegas (2009)
Invasion of Privacy (1996): Baby Daddy’s Gone A-Hunting
Matty sinks his teeth into a brilliant thriller from director Anthony Hickox and writer Larry Cohen, and ponders the similarities it shares with an earlier work by the legendary scripter. … Read More Invasion of Privacy (1996): Baby Daddy’s Gone A-Hunting
Dreamaniac (1986): Born This Way
Matty takes a look at David DeCoteau’s much-maligned ‘debut’ feature and finds a filmmaker almost fully formed from the outset. … Read More Dreamaniac (1986): Born This Way
Avenging Angelo (2002): Lynch Mob
Matty goes to bat for an infamous Sylvester Stallone clunker that — shock horror — actually ain’t that bad. … Read More Avenging Angelo (2002): Lynch Mob
Carnosaur (1993): Lizard Kings
Matty kneels before Roger Corman and Adam Simon’s surprisingly serious-minded Jurassic lark. … Read More Carnosaur (1993): Lizard Kings
The Ravages of Time: Suspect Zero (2004)
Matty investigates a passable serial killer thriller with a long, troubled making. … Read More The Ravages of Time: Suspect Zero (2004)
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