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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.

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24 Carat Gould: Vanishing Act (1986)

It may have been adapted multiple times for the stage and screen, but Dave thinks that this CBS iteration of Robert Thomas’ play belongs in the TVM hall of fame.… Read More 24 Carat Gould: Vanishing Act (1986)

May 27, 2026 Dave WainLeave a comment

Short Ends: Yack-Track Grab Bag Edition

Welcome to Short Ends. Quick (ish) reviews of a handful (ish) of movies. Sometimes connected by a theme, sometimes not. Today, Matty yaps about a few flicks he’s name-dropped on a bunch of incoming audio commentaries. And no, he isn’t going to tell you what releases they’re for.… Read More Short Ends: Yack-Track Grab Bag Edition

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

I Witness (2003): Down Mexico Way

Matty can’t get enough of Rowdy Herrington’s dark, Promark-backed thriller. … Read More I Witness (2003): Down Mexico Way

May 11, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Public Enemies (1996): ‘Meh’ Barker More Like…

There’s a few points of note but, on the whole, Matty ain’t too keen on Mark L. Lester’s true crime biopic. … Read More Public Enemies (1996): ‘Meh’ Barker More Like…

May 7, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Chair (1988): Who Gives a Sit?

Matty’s left fried by a dreadful — dreadful! — horror comedy. … Read More The Chair (1988): Who Gives a Sit?

May 5, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Thief of Hearts: The Stickup (2002)

Rowdy Herrington’s sturdy crime caper both stands and delivers, says Matty.… Read More Thief of Hearts: The Stickup (2002)

April 15, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

I’ve Got Your Number — Curse III: Blood Sacrifice (1991)

Matty inspects another entry in Trans World/Epic’s franchise that wasn’t a franchise. And he doesn’t mind it either!… Read More I’ve Got Your Number — Curse III: Blood Sacrifice (1991)

April 2, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Deez Nuts: Asylum (1997)

Matty finds the joy in James Seale’s kooky — if uneven — horror flick.… Read More Deez Nuts: Asylum (1997)

March 19, 2026April 2, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Class of 1999 II: The Substitute (1994) – Hot For Teacher

Matty hits the books with stunt wiz Spiro Razatos’ cheap but charismatic sequel. … Read More Class of 1999 II: The Substitute (1994) – Hot For Teacher

March 17, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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