Deep Space (1988): Monster, Monster, Monster!
Matty gushes over Fred Olen Ray’s flawed but richly entertaining sci-fi shocker. … Read More Deep Space (1988): Monster, Monster, Monster!
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
Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 011 – That Fin You Do
The penultimate episode of mine and Dave’s creature feature podcast is now live.… Read More Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 011 – That Fin You Do
Sphere of Influence: William Malone’s Creature (1985)
Matty revisits the Master of Horror’s splendid sci-shocker. … Read More Sphere of Influence: William Malone’s Creature (1985)
The Convoluted Tale of Evil Spawn (1987)
Matty chronicles the weird history of Fred Olen Ray and Kenneth J. Hall’s lurid B-shocker. … Read More The Convoluted Tale of Evil Spawn (1987)
Scared to Death (1980): William Malone’s Film School
Matty dusts off the directorial debut of a future Master of Horror — a deeply flawed picture that nonetheless hints at better things come.… Read More Scared to Death (1980): William Malone’s Film School
The Phantom Empire (1988): Hanging Out at the Centre of the Earth
Matty gets rambling with Fred Olen Ray’s easygoing fantasy adventure. … Read More The Phantom Empire (1988): Hanging Out at the Centre of the Earth
Storm Trooper (1998): Oh, What a Night
Matty takes a look at Jim Wynorski’s eclectic, genre-hopping delight. … Read More Storm Trooper (1998): Oh, What a Night
Gun For Hire: Commando Squad (1987)
Matty tangles with Fred Olen Ray’s mercenary directorial assignment and unearths a real peach. … Read More Gun For Hire: Commando Squad (1987)
The Final Cut (1995): Bombs Away
Matty gets to grips with Roger Christian’s so-so thriller. … Read More The Final Cut (1995): Bombs Away
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