The Madness Behind the Mask: In Praise of Robot Ninja (1989)
Matty gives the nod to grassroots guru J.R. Bookwalter’s sophomore feature.… Read More The Madness Behind the Mask: In Praise of Robot Ninja (1989)
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
Po-mo Before it was a Thing: Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama (1988)
Matty casts his eye over the metatextual shenanigans at play within David DeCoteau’s iconic Scream Queen flick. … Read More Po-mo Before it was a Thing: Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama (1988)
RIP: Stuart Gordon (1947 – 2020)
We’re shocked and saddened to learn of Re-Animator (1985) maestro Stuart Gordon’s passing at the age of 72.… Read More RIP: Stuart Gordon (1947 – 2020)
Strength Together, Strength Alone: Armed Response (1986) & Cyclone (1987)
Matty takes a deeper look at Fred Olen Ray’s classic CineTel actioners.… Read More Strength Together, Strength Alone: Armed Response (1986) & Cyclone (1987)
Bad Angels Wear Black: The Prophecy (1995)
Matty takes a quick look at the ace first film in a DTV institution. … Read More Bad Angels Wear Black: The Prophecy (1995)
Death Warrant (1990): Bruisers & Bogeymen in the Big House
Matty goes behind bars with a quick appraisal of JCVD’s classic biff-’em-up.… Read More Death Warrant (1990): Bruisers & Bogeymen in the Big House
The Eden Formula (2006): Another Sort-Of Carnosaur
Matty dissects the late John Carl Buechler’s daft as a brush dino-schlocker. … Read More The Eden Formula (2006): Another Sort-Of Carnosaur
Pure Stuart Gordon: Thinkin’ ’bout Fortress (1992)
Matty contemplates the future shocker’s place within its director’s canon.… Read More Pure Stuart Gordon: Thinkin’ ’bout Fortress (1992)
Rough, Ready, Surreal & Nasty: Fred Olen Ray’s Scalps (1983)
Matty extols the virtues of Fred Olen Ray’s most atypical movie.… Read More Rough, Ready, Surreal & Nasty: Fred Olen Ray’s Scalps (1983)
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