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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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Macon County Jail (1997): Woman on the Run

Dave takes a trip to Roger Corman’s recycling depot for a film that held so much promise for its ambitious director.… Read More Macon County Jail (1997): Woman on the Run

August 30, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Bridge of Dragons (1999): War Ensemble

Matty trades blows with action auteur Isaac Florentine’s epically scaled — yet dramatically underwhelming — Nu Image assignment.… Read More Bridge of Dragons (1999): War Ensemble

August 28, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Damp Squib: Survive the Savage Sea (1992)

Never mind the treacherous depths of the Pacific, Dave has his work cut out trying to survive the running time of this drab telepic. … Read More Damp Squib: Survive the Savage Sea (1992)

August 24, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Demeter’s Final Frontier: Dracula 3000 (2004)

Yes it’s dreck — but Matty reckons that Darrell Roodt’s sci-shocker still isn’t as bad as some would have you believe.… Read More The Demeter’s Final Frontier: Dracula 3000 (2004)

August 22, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

A Taste For Killing (1992): Rigged From the Start

Dave heads to Texas for a lacklustre small screen thriller with an all-star cast. … Read More A Taste For Killing (1992): Rigged From the Start

August 20, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Kid (1990): He Stays in the Picture

The film ain’t too good but Matty thinks this ropey revenge flick has a few points of note for fans of C. Thomas Howell and scripter Leslie Bohem.… Read More Kid (1990): He Stays in the Picture

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Cherry Noir: Traces of Red (1992)

Dave ponders the critical pile-on that Jim Belushi endured, and extols the virtues of the sturdy neo-noir that represented the scorn’s peak.… Read More Cherry Noir: Traces of Red (1992)

August 16, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Interceptor Force 2 (2002): All is Not (Ros)Well

Matty dissects Phillip J. Roth’s flaccid follow-up. … Read More Interceptor Force 2 (2002): All is Not (Ros)Well

August 14, 2023October 13, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Sail Away: Treacherous Crossing (1992)

Dave boards the good ship USA Network for a twisting thriller that began life back in the ’40s.… Read More Sail Away: Treacherous Crossing (1992)

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

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