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The Schlock Pit

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Category: Retrospectives

Motor Psycho (1992): There’s a Man Who Rides Down the Mojave Swears He’s Elvis

A psycho stalking youngsters across the desert has been done to death – but, says Dave, never quite like this. Featuring a quick word with star Elvis Restaino! … Read More Motor Psycho (1992): There’s a Man Who Rides Down the Mojave Swears He’s Elvis

August 9, 2023August 12, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Black Room (1982): Philosophy in the Blood-doir

Matty hooks up with one of his favourite horror movies. … Read More The Black Room (1982): Philosophy in the Blood-doir

July 18, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Elevator (1996): Stuck Between Flaws

Dave looks at the final movie from Jordan ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ Belfort’s short-lived production company, Hit Entertainment. Featuring a few quick words with the shingle’s former VP of Production, David Silberg!… Read More The Elevator (1996): Stuck Between Flaws

July 16, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Wynorski Goes to War: The Pandora Project (1998), Desert Thunder (1999) & Stealth Fighter (1999)

War! Huh! Yeah! What is it good for? The backdrop to some fun Jim Wynorski films, as it happens. Matty spotlights the auteur’s first three military hardware flicks. … Read More Wynorski Goes to War: The Pandora Project (1998), Desert Thunder (1999) & Stealth Fighter (1999)

July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Grand Slam (1990): Double Fault

Enduring a tough time in the ratings, CBS pinned a fair bit of hope on an action comedy series and its feature length pilot. Dave takes a look at what happened…… Read More Grand Slam (1990): Double Fault

July 10, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Cold Light of Day (1996): Withnail and Si

Matty dissects a disturbing serial killer thriller and the two towering performances at the centre of it. … Read More The Cold Light of Day (1996): Withnail and Si

July 7, 2023December 9, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Rocket Boys: Once in a Blue Moon (1995)

Dave ponders why this classy family flick hasn’t become a fixture of everyone’s childhood. Featuring a few quick words with writer-director Philip Spink!… Read More Rocket Boys: Once in a Blue Moon (1995)

July 5, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Without Harmon: The China Lake Murders (1990)

This USA Network TV movie dates back to the late ’70s, when director Robert Harmon and his then girlfriend, Beth Tate, hatched a plan to get noticed by Hollywood. Dave chats to Beth to find out more…… Read More Without Harmon: The China Lake Murders (1990)

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Peephole (1993): I See You

Dave casts his voyeuristic eyeballs over Shem Bitterman’s study of one man’s depravity. Featuring an interview with the playwright himself! … Read More Peephole (1993): I See You

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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