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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

Out For Blood (1992): Revenge is a Kick Best Served Brutally

Matty is a big fan of this vicious, PM-backed Don ‘The Dragon’ Wilson vehicle. … Read More Out For Blood (1992): Revenge is a Kick Best Served Brutally

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Carry On Doctor: Robin Cook’s Terminal (1996)

Matty checks out a solid made-for-TV medical thriller with a waggish bedside manner. … Read More Carry On Doctor: Robin Cook’s Terminal (1996)

May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Savage (1996): Curiouser and Curiouser

A kooky film from a kooky filmmaker — Matty takes a look… … Read More Savage (1996): Curiouser and Curiouser

May 4, 2022December 11, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

BBW: Band, Boobs & Wynorski — Famous T&A 2 (2022) and Attack of the 50 Foot Camgirl (2022) Reviewed!

Matty sticks Full Moon’s latest offerings under the microscope. … Read More BBW: Band, Boobs & Wynorski — Famous T&A 2 (2022) and Attack of the 50 Foot Camgirl (2022) Reviewed!

April 30, 2022April 30, 2022 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

The Clown at Midnight (1998): No Laughing Matter

Matty looks back at a pleasingly chilly slasher throwback. … Read More The Clown at Midnight (1998): No Laughing Matter

April 26, 2022July 31, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Masseuse (1996): Rub-a-Dub-Dub

Matty gets frisky with Fred Olen Ray’s saucy yet surprisingly dark potboiler. … Read More Masseuse (1996): Rub-a-Dub-Dub

April 22, 2022July 25, 2022 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Precious Find (1996): Golden Hauer

Matty kills ninety minutes with Philippe Mora’s amusing space opera. … Read More Precious Find (1996): Golden Hauer

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

King of the Ants (2003): The Gordon Dynasty

Matty contemplates this wickedly nasty thriller’s place within its director’s oeuvre. … Read More King of the Ants (2003): The Gordon Dynasty

April 14, 2022May 22, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Accursed Blood (2007): Horror Hotel

Someone call Tripadvisor! Matty checks into a real fleapit — albeit one not without its charms…… Read More Accursed Blood (2007): Horror Hotel

April 10, 2022April 6, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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