The Vindicator (1986): Proto Paul & Temu Cronenberg
Matty picks apart a sci-fi actioner that’s intriguing in genesis and concept but clunky in execution. … Read More The Vindicator (1986): Proto Paul & Temu Cronenberg
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
Dragonworld (1994): Toasty Warm
Matty hails a family flick that meets two important criteria: top-notch Nicolaou and top-notch Moonbeam. … Read More Dragonworld (1994): Toasty Warm
The Curse (1987): Snowblind
Matty takes a look at a squelchy Lovecraft adap and tracks its problematic making. … Read More The Curse (1987): Snowblind
Murder Weapon (1989): Bleed For the Artist
Hunks, trunks, blood n’ guts – Matty dissects David DeCoteau’s succulently splattery carve-’em-up. … Read More Murder Weapon (1989): Bleed For the Artist
Stripped to Kill (1987): Katt O’ Fine Tales
Matty profiles Katt Shea’s trendsetting murder mystery. … Read More Stripped to Kill (1987): Katt O’ Fine Tales
Flipping the Switch: Remote (1993)
Matty pinpoints the good and bad in Ted Nicolaou’s so-so kids’ flick. … Read More Flipping the Switch: Remote (1993)
Deep Core (2000): Ya Dig?
Matty scratches the surface of a watchable UFO potboiler. … Read More Deep Core (2000): Ya Dig?
Deadly Embrace (1989): Three-Way Dance
Matty gets grubby with David DeCoteau’s wonderfully weird erotic thriller. … Read More Deadly Embrace (1989): Three-Way Dance
Summer of Fear (1978): Any Witch Way Wes Can
Matty hexes lyrical about a mid yet quietly important film in horror master Wes Craven’s canon. … Read More Summer of Fear (1978): Any Witch Way Wes Can
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