Cruise Control: Dead Tides (1997)
Matty sets sail with a typical Serge Rodnunsky joint. … Read More Cruise Control: Dead Tides (1997)
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 Nature of the Beast (1995): Something Wicked This Way Comes
Matty dissects a compelling thriller with a deeply troubling backstory. Trigger warning: child sexual abuse. … Read More The Nature of the Beast (1995): Something Wicked This Way Comes
Federal Protection (2002): Can I Get a Witness?!
Matty rhapsodizes about another spirited Armand Assante-starring caper from the late, great Anthony Hickox. … Read More Federal Protection (2002): Can I Get a Witness?!
Blood Warriors (1993): The Third Sam [& Dave Collab]
Matty buckles up for a decent burst of Rapi Films action. Featuring some words with director Sam Firstenberg! … Read More Blood Warriors (1993): The Third Sam [& Dave Collab]
Dracula Rising (1993): Roger’s Stakes
Matty sinks his fangs into a Corman riff on a classic tale of terror.… Read More Dracula Rising (1993): Roger’s Stakes
Handgun (1994): Like Quentin, Only Cheaper
Matty’s stuck in the middle with Whitney Ransick’s so-so Tarantino cash-in. … Read More Handgun (1994): Like Quentin, Only Cheaper
Last Run (2001): Second Wind
Matty gives the thumbs up to a rollicking spy caper from the sorely missed Anthony Hickox.… Read More Last Run (2001): Second Wind
Sexual Roulette (1997): By Royal Appointment
Matty tracks the meta-referential madness of Gary Graver’s erotic drama-cum-thriller.… Read More Sexual Roulette (1997): By Royal Appointment
It’s a Sin: Transformations (1988)
Contrary? Or considered? Matty pinpoints the good in a much-maligned sci-fi horror caper from the Empire stable.… Read More It’s a Sin: Transformations (1988)
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