Power Games (1989): Into the Trees
Matty muses on a forgotten Canadian action-horror worth uncovering despite its derivative nature. … Read More Power Games (1989): Into the Trees
Category: Editorials
Digging the Grave: Cemetery High (1988)
Gorman Bechard thought he was making Assault of the Killer Bimbos (1988). After viewing the footage, Charles Band told him otherwise. Dave recounts the sorry saga of ‘Teenage Slasher Sluts’, and wonders if there’s some wheat among the chaff after all. … Read More Digging the Grave: Cemetery High (1988)
Bashing the Bishop: Trigger Happy (1996) & Underworld (1996)
Dave digs up a pair of critically reviled movies by Larry Bishop, and wonders if they’re finally ripe for reappraisal. … Read More Bashing the Bishop: Trigger Happy (1996) & Underworld (1996)
Girls, Ghouls, Giggles: Sorority House Massacre II (1990), Evil Toons (1992) & Hard to Die (1990)
Matty waxes poetic about three similar films by two B-movie masters. … Read More Girls, Ghouls, Giggles: Sorority House Massacre II (1990), Evil Toons (1992) & Hard to Die (1990)
Podcast: Flesh Noir Episode 004 — The Dark Side of Love: Part One
Finally, after a little hiatus, the fourth episode of mine and Dave’s DTV erotic thriller podcast is here!… Read More Podcast: Flesh Noir Episode 004 — The Dark Side of Love: Part One
The Resonator: Miskatonic U (2021) — Charlie Was ‘Ere, or ‘The Butler Did It’
Matty revisits one of the best Full Moon flicks of recent years and contemplates Charles Band’s influence on the films that inspired it. … Read More The Resonator: Miskatonic U (2021) — Charlie Was ‘Ere, or ‘The Butler Did It’
I Remember Papa: David DeCoteau on Paul Leder
Writing exclusively for The Schlock Pit, cult auteur David DeCoteau recalls how a chance encounter with the mighty Paul Leder changed his life forever… … Read More I Remember Papa: David DeCoteau on Paul Leder
Ulterior Motives (1992): The Notorious T.I.G.
Matty takes a look at a quality suspense thriller and contemplates its co-scripter/producer/star’s brush with the big leagues. … Read More Ulterior Motives (1992): The Notorious T.I.G.
The Out-of-Towners: In Praise of Alien Predators (1986)
Matty shares his love for Deran Sarafian’s hugely enjoyable sci-shocker. … Read More The Out-of-Towners: In Praise of Alien Predators (1986)
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