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The Schlock Pit

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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Amusement (2008): Muhahaha!

Matty gives a lil’ sugar to an unfairly maligned horror anthology from the golden age of the DVD premiere.… Read More Amusement (2008): Muhahaha!

September 16, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Open Fire (1994): Welcome to the Party, Jeff

Matty gets a kick out of Jeff Wincott’s sturdy Die Hard knock-off. … Read More Open Fire (1994): Welcome to the Party, Jeff

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Eric’s Revenge: Love, Cheat & Steal (1993)

Dave checks out a made-for-cable neo-noir with a cast to die for and more twists than a Slinky factory. … Read More Eric’s Revenge: Love, Cheat & Steal (1993)

July 16, 2026July 15, 2026 Dave WainLeave a comment

Double Take (1997): Lester De Palma

Matty can’t stop staring at Commando helmer Mark L. Lester’s peculiar thriller — and, indeed, star Craig Sheffer’s equally peculiar haircut.… Read More Double Take (1997): Lester De Palma

June 26, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Styx (2001) Nix Duff Crime Pix

Matty’s notes on an attention-holding heist caper. … Read More Styx (2001) Nix Duff Crime Pix

June 18, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Incident at Deception Ridge (1994): A Stalk in the Woods

Dave wanders through the wilderness with a small screen survival thriller well worth hunting down.… Read More Incident at Deception Ridge (1994): A Stalk in the Woods

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026 Dave WainLeave a comment

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

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