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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

The Companion (1994): Love Machine

Matty shacks up with Bruce Greenwood’s electronic lover. … Read More The Companion (1994): Love Machine

December 14, 2021January 5, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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

December 8, 2021July 7, 2022 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

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)

December 2, 2021November 23, 2022 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

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

November 28, 2021January 19, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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

November 24, 2021August 11, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Captured (1998): Character Car-nage

Matty buckles up for a dramatic thrill ride.… Read More Captured (1998): Character Car-nage

November 20, 2021April 10, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Deep Freeze (2002): Thing Is…

Matty gets to grips with a suspiciously familiar-sounding sci-fi horror by another guy named John. … Read More Deep Freeze (2002): Thing Is…

November 14, 2021November 14, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Vice Girls (1996): Be They Angels?!

Matty can’t get enough of Richard Gabai’s comedic and character-driven thriller. … Read More Vice Girls (1996): Be They Angels?!

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Maximum Security (1996) & Inferno (1997): Fred, Prime and 101 Too Part II

He tried not to go all Fred Olen Ray crazy again, he really did. But when Matty noticed that 101 Films had quietly made two more of the B-movie maestro’s Royal Oaks actioners available to stream on Prime UK, he just couldn’t help himself.… Read More Maximum Security (1996) & Inferno (1997): Fred, Prime and 101 Too Part II

November 6, 2021July 27, 2022 Matty Budrewicz7 Comments

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