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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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A Very Flawed Engagement: The Fiancé (1997)

Matty takes a look at a Martin Kitrosser and Pierre David coupling that’s more of a quick fling than marriage material.… Read More A Very Flawed Engagement: The Fiancé (1997)

January 19, 2024August 2, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Past Tense (1994): The Lady Vanishes

Dave’s back at the coalface of ’90s cable movies – and this time he’s unearthed another diamond. … Read More Past Tense (1994): The Lady Vanishes

January 17, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

Illegal In Blue (1995): Dash Cam

When good girls turn bad! Dave remembers those few weeks in ’95, when a trio of wholesome starlets became the reason rewind buttons were broken the world over. … Read More Illegal In Blue (1995): Dash Cam

November 20, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Ecstasy Girls Two (1985): Where There’s a Will

It’s sexy sequel time, and Dave is keen to discover if Gary Graver can replicate the brilliance of one of his finest XXX works. … Read More Ecstasy Girls Two (1985): Where There’s a Will

November 11, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

No Escape No Return (1993): This Does Not Affect Your Statutory Rights

Underwhelming, yes, but Matty finds a little gold in the final flick writer/director Charles T. Kanganis tackled for PM Entertainment. … Read More No Escape No Return (1993): This Does Not Affect Your Statutory Rights

November 5, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Kiss of Death (1997): Vanity Feher

Nobody sets out to make a bad film – but, as Dave discovers, Andrei Feher’s shockingly awful thriller certainly puts that old adage to the test…… Read More Kiss of Death (1997): Vanity Feher

November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 Dave Wain1 Comment

Bring Her to Me (2023): Bedknobs and Moon-tricks

Matty snuggles up to the latest Full Moon romp. … Read More Bring Her to Me (2023): Bedknobs and Moon-tricks

October 29, 2023May 19, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Beverly Hills Exposed (1985): One Last Rodeo (Drive)

Dave heads down Wilshire Boulevard for a peek inside the lives of some fat-cat fornicators.… Read More Beverly Hills Exposed (1985): One Last Rodeo (Drive)

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Blu-Ray Review: Scream Queen Hot Tub Party (1991)

Matty checks out a welcome upgrade of a historically important B-movie bonanza. … Read More Blu-Ray Review: Scream Queen Hot Tub Party (1991)

October 17, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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