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)
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 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
Bauer Power: The Tomb (1986)
Matty cracks open Fred Olen Ray’s softly spooky gem. … Read More Bauer Power: The Tomb (1986)
Cyborg (1989) — or: Pyungasms, Cannon Contracts & JCVD
Another lip-smacking slice of vintage Van Dammage, Matty surrenders to the charms of the cult, Albert Pyun-directed robo-schlocker.… Read More Cyborg (1989) — or: Pyungasms, Cannon Contracts & JCVD
