Strategic Command (1997): If it Ain’t Broke…
Don’t fix it! Matty has fun with a familiar-feeling Royal Oaks action epic. … Read More Strategic Command (1997): If it Ain’t Broke…
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
Spoiler (1998): Against the Clock
Produced by John Eyres. Directed by Jeff Burr. And starring Gary Daniels. If that doesn’t twist your arm, here’s Matty with why this brilliant sci-fi drama is worth seeking out.… Read More Spoiler (1998): Against the Clock
Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation (1990) – ‘Tis the Season…
… Of the Witch! Just in time for Christmas, Matty looks back at Brian Yuzna’s criminally underappreciated festive frightener.… Read More Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation (1990) – ‘Tis the Season…
The Companion (1994): Love Machine
Matty shacks up with Bruce Greenwood’s electronic lover. … Read More The Companion (1994): Love Machine
Grizzly Rage (2007): Grin and Bear It
Matty dissects a flawed but interesting gun-for-hire job from the mighty David DeCoteau. … Read More Grizzly Rage (2007): Grin and Bear It
Baby Come Back: The Unborn II (1994)
A diminished return? Meh, slightly — but Matty still thinks there’s a lot to like about this lively, Rick Jacobson-helmed sequel. … Read More Baby Come Back: The Unborn II (1994)
Cupid (1997): The Lexicon of Love
Prolific DTV producer Pierre David shoots a (somewhat) poisoned arrow to Matty’s heart. … Read More Cupid (1997): The Lexicon of Love
Gargoyle: Wings of Darkness (2004) — Swoopin’ In
Matty tips his hat to a superlative SyFy flick from the mighty Jim Wynorski. … Read More Gargoyle: Wings of Darkness (2004) — Swoopin’ In
Captured (1998): Character Car-nage
Matty buckles up for a dramatic thrill ride.… Read More Captured (1998): Character Car-nage
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