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)
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
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)
Island of Death (1976): Fun in the Sun
Matty revisits Nico Mastorakis’ video nasty. … Read More Island of Death (1976): Fun in the Sun
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
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)
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
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
In the Mouth of Madness: Brian Yuzna’s The Dentist (1996)
Ahead of its twenty-fifth anniversary later this year, Matty looks back at the horror maestro’s high-concept shocker and charts its long in the tooth history. … Read More In the Mouth of Madness: Brian Yuzna’s The Dentist (1996)
Tarzan in Manhattan (1989): Concrete Bungle
Matty half-heartedly swings through NYC with Joe Lara and Tony Curtis. … Read More Tarzan in Manhattan (1989): Concrete Bungle
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