Strength Together, Strength Alone: Armed Response (1986) & Cyclone (1987)
Matty takes a deeper look at Fred Olen Ray’s classic CineTel actioners.… Read More Strength Together, Strength Alone: Armed Response (1986) & Cyclone (1987)
Category: Retrospectives
Cops & Werewolves: A Full Eclipse (1993) Retrospective with Director Anthony Hickox
A slightly reworked version of Matty’s archival 2014 chat with helmer Anthony Hickox, who dishes the dirt on his ace action horror hybrid Full Eclipse, and several other lesser discussed titles from his resume.… Read More Cops & Werewolves: A Full Eclipse (1993) Retrospective with Director Anthony Hickox
Into the Valet: Rafal Zielinski’s Scruples with Screwballs (1983) & Co.
The Screwballs trilogy, Recruits (1986), State Park (1988) and of course Valet Girls (1987): a perfect cross-section of low-brow, direct-to-video ‘80s comedy. All directed by Rafal Zielinski, a Canadian journeyman who Dave was convinced would be thrilled to look back on his early career…… Read More Into the Valet: Rafal Zielinski’s Scruples with Screwballs (1983) & Co.
From A Whisper To A Small Screen: C. Courtney Joyner Talks Distant Cousins (1993)
Dave checks in with screenwriting legend C. Courtney Joyner to talk about the movie he made with the equally legendary Pierre David. … Read More From A Whisper To A Small Screen: C. Courtney Joyner Talks Distant Cousins (1993)
The Bones of It: Skeletons (1997) in Conversation with David DeCoteau
From the vault of Zombie Hamster: Matty’s epic 2015 chinwag with cult filmmaker David DeCoteau, who discusses his underrated thriller in this unprecedented, career-encompassing interview.… Read More The Bones of It: Skeletons (1997) in Conversation with David DeCoteau
The Matmor Chronicles: A Look Back at Night Terrors (1993) & The Mangler (1995)
Matty looks back at a neglected Tobe Hooper twosome with writer and star Daniel Matmor.… Read More The Matmor Chronicles: A Look Back at Night Terrors (1993) & The Mangler (1995)
The Villain & The Verse: In Conversation with John Marcus Powell
In this exclusive, career-spanning Q&A, Matty catches up with the elusive star of Metamorphosis: The Alien Factor.… Read More The Villain & The Verse: In Conversation with John Marcus Powell
From Rowdy to Rutger: Director Peter Svatek Looks Back on his Career
A Witchboard sequel, a Roddy Piper movie and a slice of Rutger Hauer greatness. Any director with that titanic trilogy on his resume should really be better known, but the name Peter Svatek remains elusive to most genre fans. Dave caught up with the filmmaker to find out about his career, and discuss the challenges… Read More From Rowdy to Rutger: Director Peter Svatek Looks Back on his Career
Rejuvenator (1988): A Look Back at a Forgotten Classic with Director Brian Thomas Jones
Matty dusts off his chat with helmer Brian Thomas Jones, who talks the making of his criminally forgotten body horror gem.… Read More Rejuvenator (1988): A Look Back at a Forgotten Classic with Director Brian Thomas Jones
The Schlock Pit 