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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.

Category: Retrospectives

Pop Idol: J.D. Lewis on Paul Leder

“I was a mess as a kid,” J.D. Lewis tells Dave. But then an encounter with filmmaker Paul Leder led to a friendship that changed his life…… Read More Pop Idol: J.D. Lewis on Paul Leder

February 19, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Killing Obsession (1994): I Remember Mama

A tardy sequel to a cult classic, anyone? Dave dissects Paul Leder’s belated follow-up to his most infamous movie.… Read More Killing Obsession (1994): I Remember Mama

February 11, 2023February 10, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Follow the Leder: The Baby Doll Murders (1993)

Dave kneels at the altar of Paul Leder again and hails one of the helmer’s best offerings. … Read More Follow the Leder: The Baby Doll Murders (1993)

February 3, 2023February 2, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Enemy Territory (1987): Ghetto Blasters

Matty chats to director Peter Manoogian about his distinctly un-Charles Band-like Empire flick. … Read More Enemy Territory (1987): Ghetto Blasters

February 1, 2023April 5, 2025 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

In Bed with Fred: Inner Sanctum (1991), Mind Twister (1993), Possessed by the Night (1994) & Inner Sanctum II (1994)

Featuring commentary by the B-movie titan himself, Matty profiles the first four erotic thrillers directed by the mighty Fred Olen Ray.… Read More In Bed with Fred: Inner Sanctum (1991), Mind Twister (1993), Possessed by the Night (1994) & Inner Sanctum II (1994)

January 28, 2023April 11, 2026 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Doom Asylum: Exiled in America (1992)

Dave continues his look at the work of Paul Leder by examining the writer/producer/director’s reunion with fellow B-movie veteran, William W. Norton. … Read More Doom Asylum: Exiled in America (1992)

January 22, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Cellar Dweller (1987): John Carl… Beastler!

Matty waxes lyrical about his favourite Buechler flick. … Read More Cellar Dweller (1987): John Carl… Beastler!

January 16, 2023March 7, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Deadly Dancer (1990): Do the Hustle

Dave takes in some jammin’ dance moves courtesy of AIP, with first-hand memories provided by actor Walter Cox.… Read More Deadly Dancer (1990): Do the Hustle

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 Dave Wain1 Comment

Troll (1986): He’s With the Band

While not the biggest fan of the film itself, Matty looks back at an important title in the Empire Pictures library. … Read More Troll (1986): He’s With the Band

January 8, 2023April 5, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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