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The Schlock Pit

The home of film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain who, for the best part of a decade, have parlayed their shared, lifelong obsession with horror, B-movies, and direct-to-video shenanigans into a writing career.

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

Cops & Werewolves: A Full Eclipse (1993) Retrospective with Director Anthony Hickox

A slightly reworked version of Matty’s archival 2014 chat with helmer Anthony Hickox, who dishes the dirt on his ace action horror hybrid Full Eclipse, and several other lesser discussed titles from his resume.… Read More Cops & Werewolves: A Full Eclipse (1993) Retrospective with Director Anthony Hickox

March 8, 2020June 12, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Three Star Masterpiece: The Stylistic Allure of David DeCoteau’s Prison of the Dead (2000)

Matty unleashes a quick appraisal of homoerotic horror auteur David DeCoteau’s slick programmer. … Read More Three Star Masterpiece: The Stylistic Allure of David DeCoteau’s Prison of the Dead (2000)

March 6, 2020June 25, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Cut-price Action Fluff: Escape Under Pressure (2000)

Matty’s words on Escape Under Pressure: a two star time-killer from the prolific Unified Film Organization (UFO). … Read More Cut-price Action Fluff: Escape Under Pressure (2000)

March 3, 2020July 21, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 007 – The Auteurs

The seventh episode of mine and Dave’s creature feature podcast is now live. … Read More Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 007 – The Auteurs

March 1, 2020March 1, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

RIP: Nikki Fritz (1968 – 2020)

We’re saddened to learn of Nikki Fritz’s death, the actress having lost her lengthy battle with leukaemia.… Read More RIP: Nikki Fritz (1968 – 2020)

February 26, 2020September 11, 2022 Matty Budrewicz8 Comments

Ruminatin’ on Raptor (2001)

Matty takes a moment to mull over Jim Wynorski’s much derided dino-schlocker, looking at its place within the Carnosaur series and contextualising the film as part of its maker’s resume.… Read More Ruminatin’ on Raptor (2001)

February 24, 2020April 14, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Hurt = Bad, Thrills = Good: The Contaminated Man (2000)

Matty’s thoughts on Anthony Hickox’s William Hurt-starring chase flick. … Read More Hurt = Bad, Thrills = Good: The Contaminated Man (2000)

February 22, 2020February 10, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Bones of It: Skeletons (1997) in Conversation with David DeCoteau

From the vault of Zombie Hamster: Matty’s epic 2015 chinwag with cult filmmaker David DeCoteau, who discusses his underrated thriller in this unprecedented, career-encompassing interview.… Read More The Bones of It: Skeletons (1997) in Conversation with David DeCoteau

January 12, 2020July 23, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Matmor Chronicles: A Look Back at Night Terrors (1993) & The Mangler (1995)

Matty looks back at a neglected Tobe Hooper twosome with writer and star Daniel Matmor.… Read More The Matmor Chronicles: A Look Back at Night Terrors (1993) & The Mangler (1995)

January 9, 2020July 21, 2021 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

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