976-EVIL II (1991): Dial, Dial, My Darling!
Ahead of the first film’s U.K. Blu-ray bow, Matty urges you to revisit Jim Wynorski’s vastly superior sequel. … Read More 976-EVIL II (1991): Dial, Dial, My Darling!
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
Talisman (1998): Fear & Loathing in Romania
Matty knocks on the doors of perception and David DeCoteau answers with this oddball Full Moon chiller.… Read More Talisman (1998): Fear & Loathing in Romania
The Art of Commerce: Jeff Burr’s Night of the Scarecrow (1995)
Matty gets all mushy over a quality slasher flick from an underappreciated auteur who’s consistently found a way to reconcile his personal vision with the demands of the money men. … Read More The Art of Commerce: Jeff Burr’s Night of the Scarecrow (1995)
Two Outta Three Ain’t Bad: Curse of the Puppet Master (1998)
Matty reassesses David DeCoteau’s much-maligned sequel and posits a couple of reasons to be cheerful.… Read More Two Outta Three Ain’t Bad: Curse of the Puppet Master (1998)
Road Games: In Praise of Highwaymen (2004)
Buckle up — Matty goes for a spin with Robert Harmon’s criminally neglected killer thriller. … Read More Road Games: In Praise of Highwaymen (2004)
Monolith (1993): Who Do You Want to Be?
Matty gets to grips with John Eyres’ uneven sci-fi/action hybrid.… Read More Monolith (1993): Who Do You Want to Be?
Screaming at the Moon: David DeCoteau’s Shrieker (1998)
Matty revisits the cult auteur’s nifty Charles Band-backed monster movie. … Read More Screaming at the Moon: David DeCoteau’s Shrieker (1998)
Eyres’ Exorcism: Project Shadowchaser (1992)
Matty looks back at John Eyres’ iconic robo-sploiter and explores its significance within the helmer’s fimography.… Read More Eyres’ Exorcism: Project Shadowchaser (1992)
Naked Obsession (1990): The Kink… And How to Get it
Matty knocks boots with Dan Golden’s awesome erotic thriller.… Read More Naked Obsession (1990): The Kink… And How to Get it
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