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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 Zero Boys (1986): Deliverance From Evil

Matty hunkers down for the night with Nico Mastorakis’ rousing action/horror mash-up.… Read More The Zero Boys (1986): Deliverance From Evil

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Face of Evil (1996): How to Make Friends and Kill People

Matty tangles with Mary Lambert’s fabulous small screen thriller. … Read More Face of Evil (1996): How to Make Friends and Kill People

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Eyes of Nico Mastorakis: Blind Date (1984)

Matty looks back (get it?) at the Greek B-movie specialist’s slick murder mystery. … Read More The Eyes of Nico Mastorakis: Blind Date (1984)

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Slap and Tickle: Sins of Desire (1993)

Matty revels in the blue humour of Jim Wynorski’s barmy erotic thriller. … Read More Slap and Tickle: Sins of Desire (1993)

February 10, 2021October 24, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Island of Death (1976): Fun in the Sun

Matty revisits Nico Mastorakis’ video nasty. … Read More Island of Death (1976): Fun in the Sun

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Of Unknown Origin (1983): Rat Race

Matty tears up the floorboards in a whirlwind of appreciation for George P. Cosmatos’ nifty creature feature.… Read More Of Unknown Origin (1983): Rat Race

February 2, 2021May 14, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Flesh and The Fiend: Stripteaser (1995)

Matty gets to grips with Dan Golden’s stagey dramedy. … Read More The Flesh and The Fiend: Stripteaser (1995)

January 29, 2021February 21, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Crazy Six (1997): Strung Out, Pyun-Style

Matty cautiously praises Albert Pyun’s arty crime caper.… Read More Crazy Six (1997): Strung Out, Pyun-Style

January 25, 2021September 17, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Night Eyes (1990): A Shaky Start

Remember: just because something is first doesn’t mean it’s the best. Matty sighs and takes a look at Jag Mundhra’s trendsetting dud. … Read More Night Eyes (1990): A Shaky Start

January 21, 2021April 19, 2021 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

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