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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

Blu-ray Review: Nightmare Sisters (1988)

Cult helmer David DeCoteau’s perky scream queen vehicle makes a grandiose Blu-ray debut courtesy of Vinegar Syndrome.… Read More Blu-ray Review: Nightmare Sisters (1988)

November 30, 2016June 29, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blu-Ray Review: The Suckling (1990)

A decent if barren Blu-ray for a superlative low-budget monster flick. … Read More Blu-Ray Review: The Suckling (1990)

May 24, 2016May 15, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Evil Bong: High 5 (2016)

Matty takes a puff on the latest time-killing instalment of Full Moon’s most maligned franchise, which is just about worth this month’s Full Moon Streaming fee.… Read More Evil Bong: High 5 (2016)

April 21, 2016June 16, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blu-Ray Review: Basket Case – The Trilogy

Second Sight’s ace Blu-ray bundle of Frank Henenlotter’s cult schlockers gets a welcome repress.… Read More Blu-Ray Review: Basket Case – The Trilogy

March 15, 2016June 5, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blu-Ray Review: 88 Films’ Children of the Corn Trilogy

The first three films in the sprawling Stephen King-based franchise get the Blu-ray treatment in a boxset to be approached with caution. … Read More Blu-Ray Review: 88 Films’ Children of the Corn Trilogy

November 27, 2015April 5, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

DVD Review: Toolbox Murders 2 (2013)

A bland disc for a boring, awful movie. … Read More DVD Review: Toolbox Murders 2 (2013)

October 13, 2015May 16, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blu-Ray Review: Horror Hospital (1973)

The hilarious, Michael Gough-starring Brit shocker makes a quietly delightful worldwide HD debut from Odeon.… Read More Blu-Ray Review: Horror Hospital (1973)

August 18, 2015May 16, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blu-Ray Review: Split Second (1992)

Among the best of Rutger Hauer’s genre-laced back catalogue, Tony Maylam’s back-end-of-the-schedules type treat makes a welcome return to the UK market on a typically lax Blu-ray from 101 Films.… Read More Blu-Ray Review: Split Second (1992)

July 22, 2015May 15, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blu-Ray Review: Society (1989)

Matty goes wild for Arrow Video’s swanky presentation of Brian Yuzna’s squishy classic. … Read More Blu-Ray Review: Society (1989)

June 8, 2015July 11, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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