Blast (1997) & Mean Guns (1997): Albert Pyun’s Jailhouse Rock
Matty looks back at the cult auteur’s time behind bars (so to speak). … Read More Blast (1997) & Mean Guns (1997): Albert Pyun’s Jailhouse Rock
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 Conspiracy of Fear (1995): Eyres Supreme
One of the best from one of the greats, Matty dances with John Eyres’ diverting thriller. … Read More The Conspiracy of Fear (1995): Eyres Supreme
Wet, Wet, Wet: The Rain Killer (1990)
It ain’t a total wash out, but this Roger Corman-produced thriller leaves a lot to be desired. Grab your brolly and let Matty tell you why. … Read More Wet, Wet, Wet: The Rain Killer (1990)
Straight to the Point: John Eyres’ Project Shadowchaser II (1994) & III (1995)
Matty sings the praises of the direct-to-video auteur’s no-nonsense sequels.… Read More Straight to the Point: John Eyres’ Project Shadowchaser II (1994) & III (1995)
Ultimate Desires (1991): Late Night Hokum, North American Style
Matty dissects Lloyd Simandl’s messy but engaging potboiler.… Read More Ultimate Desires (1991): Late Night Hokum, North American Style
Empire of Ash III (1989): Uno! Dos! Tres!
One, two or three? Aww, who the hell cares? Matty casts his eye over another post-apocalyptic actioner.… Read More Empire of Ash III (1989): Uno! Dos! Tres!
King John & Tricky Dicky: The Comic (1985) & Silent Heroes (1987)
Matty explores what happened when an emerging genre genius financed two pictures by Richard bloody Driscoll. … Read More King John & Tricky Dicky: The Comic (1985) & Silent Heroes (1987)
Slow Burn (1989): Deep (Sleep) Cover
Matty probes John Eyres’ soporific crime thriller.… Read More Slow Burn (1989): Deep (Sleep) Cover
Empire of Ash I & II (1988/9): Double Bubble?
It’s a two for the price of one post-apocalyptic special! Matty takes a look…… Read More Empire of Ash I & II (1988/9): Double Bubble?
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