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Kittens in a Can: Caged Fear (1991)

Dave embarks on a quest to find Bobby Houston, the elusive director of a not-so-sordid women-in-prison film.… Read More Kittens in a Can: Caged Fear (1991)

March 14, 2021March 8, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

RIP: Julie Strain (1962 – 2021)

In memoriam.… Read More RIP: Julie Strain (1962 – 2021)

January 11, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Schlock & Awedio: Ring of Darkness (2004)

In the first of a new feature, Matty and Dave chat David DeCoteau’s zombie boyband flick. … Read More Schlock & Awedio: Ring of Darkness (2004)

January 1, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Strange Tale of Ed Wood, Gary Graver and a Vodka Gimlet

Dave heads out for cocktails with two of his favourite filmmakers and encounters a remarkable connection.… Read More The Strange Tale of Ed Wood, Gary Graver and a Vodka Gimlet

October 25, 2020October 29, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Two Outta Three Ain’t Bad: Curse of the Puppet Master (1998)

Matty reassesses David DeCoteau’s much-maligned sequel and posits a couple of reasons to be cheerful.… Read More Two Outta Three Ain’t Bad: Curse of the Puppet Master (1998)

October 1, 2020September 29, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 011 – That Fin You Do

The penultimate episode of mine and Dave’s creature feature podcast is now live.… Read More Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 011 – That Fin You Do

August 31, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 010 – On a Wing and a Scare

The tenth episode of mine and Dave’s creature feature podcast is now live. … Read More Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 010 – On a Wing and a Scare

July 28, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Star-Spangled Shocker: A Leftie Limey Reflects on Uncle Sam (1996)

Matty explains why William Lustig’s Larry Cohen-penned slasher is now more relevant than ever. … Read More Star-Spangled Shocker: A Leftie Limey Reflects on Uncle Sam (1996)

July 4, 2020July 8, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Art Attack! David DeCoteau’s Leather Jacket Love Story (1997)

Matty talks the cult auteur’s joyous B&W rom-com and ponders the link between artists and their art.… Read More Art Attack! David DeCoteau’s Leather Jacket Love Story (1997)

June 27, 2020June 29, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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