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Category: Retrospectives

Wild Cactus (1993): Desert Heat  

Matty profiles erotic thriller auteur Jag Mundhra’s provocative masterpiece.  … Read More Wild Cactus (1993): Desert Heat  

June 18, 2025September 27, 2025 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Parasite (1982): All in Yer Face and Stuff

Matty dissects Charles Band’s 3D monster movie. It stars Demi Moore, don’t cha know. … Read More Parasite (1982): All in Yer Face and Stuff

May 28, 2025June 12, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Ted Bundy (2002): Stop It You’re Killing Me

Matty looks back at Matthew Bright’s darkly comedic serial killer biopic.… Read More Ted Bundy (2002): Stop It You’re Killing Me

May 20, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Demonic Toys (1992): Playtime! 

Matty waxes lyrical about a Full Moon favourite. … Read More Demonic Toys (1992): Playtime! 

May 5, 2025June 16, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Suite 16 (1994): Ain’t That Peachy Keen

Dave dusts down a misunderstood favourite of his that features Pete Postlethwaite, Charlie Higson, and voyeurism aplenty. … Read More Suite 16 (1994): Ain’t That Peachy Keen

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Bloodsport 4: The Dark Kumite (1998) – Whacked Out

Matty explains why he can’t get enough of helmer Elvis Restaino’s crazy and charismatic sequel. … Read More Bloodsport 4: The Dark Kumite (1998) – Whacked Out

April 14, 2025April 10, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Cozzies at the Ready: Bikini Hoe-Down (1997) & Bikini Traffic School (1997)

Matty gets fruity with a pair of Royal Oaks T&A capers.… Read More Cozzies at the Ready: Bikini Hoe-Down (1997) & Bikini Traffic School (1997)

April 8, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Eliminators (1986): Hey Mandroid, Nice Shot  

Matty looks back at a fondly remembered romp from producer Charles Band’s Empire years.  … Read More Eliminators (1986): Hey Mandroid, Nice Shot  

April 5, 2025 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Ed Gein (2000): Wisconsin Death Trip

Matty dissects a trendsetting serial killer biopic.… Read More Ed Gein (2000): Wisconsin Death Trip

March 29, 2025April 4, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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