Tomb Raider: Playroom (1990)
Matty digs up a forgotten shocker from the co-producers of A Nightmare on Elm Street, the director of Dr. Giggles, and, erm, Jackie Earle Haley.… Read More Tomb Raider: Playroom (1990)
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
The Wasp Woman (1995): A Sting in the Tale
Matty looks back at Jim Wynorski’s snazzy remake of a classic Corman B(ee)-movie. … Read More The Wasp Woman (1995): A Sting in the Tale
Mortal Passions (1989): Adulting & Adultery
Sex, murder, and deception — if only all relationship breakdowns were this gripping, says Matty. … Read More Mortal Passions (1989): Adulting & Adultery
The Stranger (1995): Kathy Comes Home
Matty dissects this Don Borchers-produced neo-western and reflects upon its kickboxing star’s moment in the sun.… Read More The Stranger (1995): Kathy Comes Home
Land of the Giants: Kent Roudebush Talks Attack of the 50FT Camgirl
Produced by Charles Band! Directed by Jim Wynorski! Matty reached out to Full Moon scribe Kent Roudebush for the dirt on an incoming pairing for the ages.… Read More Land of the Giants: Kent Roudebush Talks Attack of the 50FT Camgirl
Wicked Little Bugger: Daddy’s Girl (1996)
Matty takes a look at an amusing time-killer and ponders its place within its maker’s small but satisfying directorial resume.
… Read More Wicked Little Bugger: Daddy’s Girl (1996)
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…
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…
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