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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

Ghouls (2008): Well, Which Is It?

Matty examines the good and the bad in Gary Jones’ conflicted SyFy spookshow. … Read More Ghouls (2008): Well, Which Is It?

July 21, 2021March 13, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Automatic (1995): Anything But

Matty goes wild for John Murlowski’s ace, Gruner-starring sci-fi shoot-’em-up. … Read More Automatic (1995): Anything But

July 17, 2021March 13, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Arrival (1991): Unidentified Flawed Object

Matty finds a few things of interest in David Schmoeller’s dud sci-shocker. … Read More The Arrival (1991): Unidentified Flawed Object

July 13, 2021March 12, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

2 Cool For School: Demolition High (1996) & Demolition University (1997)

Matty looks back at Jim Wynorski’s nifty, Corey Haim-starring action flicks. … Read More 2 Cool For School: Demolition High (1996) & Demolition University (1997)

July 9, 2021April 8, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Tomorrow Man (2000/2002): Apologies in Advance

A few words from Matty on Doug Campbell’s thoughtful sci-fi drama. … Read More The Tomorrow Man (2000/2002): Apologies in Advance

July 5, 2021January 29, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Shooter (1997): Ray Out West

Matty saddles up with one of very best Fred Olen Ray flicks.… Read More The Shooter (1997): Ray Out West

July 1, 2021May 22, 2022 Matty Budrewicz6 Comments

The Second Piece: Jag Mundhra’s Eyewitness to Murder (1989)

Matty probes another important — if kind of naff — early work by the Indian master of erotica. … Read More The Second Piece: Jag Mundhra’s Eyewitness to Murder (1989)

June 27, 2021May 19, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Atomic Dog (1998): Stay on the Porch

Man’s best friend? Pfft, more like Brian’s worst movie… Matty’s left barking with a rare dud from an Ozploitation master.… Read More Atomic Dog (1998): Stay on the Porch

June 23, 2021June 22, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

City of Shadows (1987): Black Sheep Blues

Matty takes a look at a dark, gloomy gem from the David Mitchell and Damian Lee production line. … Read More City of Shadows (1987): Black Sheep Blues

June 19, 2021June 19, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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