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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.

Category: Reviews

Sinful Intrigue (1995): GLOW Flick

Dave dives into the resume of producer-director Edward Holzman again – even if the man himself is reluctant to reminisce…… Read More Sinful Intrigue (1995): GLOW Flick

June 15, 2023June 27, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Breeders (1997): Birthing Partner

Matty takes a bite out of Peakviewing Transatlantic’s second sturdy monster flick.… Read More Breeders (1997): Birthing Partner

June 13, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Possession of Michael D. (1995): Conjured!

Before box office success rendered everything that came before it moot, Dave checks out the ostracised step-brother to a modern-day horror behemoth.… Read More The Possession of Michael D. (1995): Conjured!

June 11, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Heatstroke: Too Much Sun (1990)

Dave checks out a misfire from Robert Downey Sr. that’s problematic with a capital ‘P’. … Read More Heatstroke: Too Much Sun (1990)

June 9, 2023June 18, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

That’s: Amore! (1993)

Filmmaker Lorenzo Doumani has quite the history. It’s certainly more interesting than this misfiring comedy, as Dave finds out.… Read More That’s: Amore! (1993)

June 5, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Stand By Mimi: Pushed to the Limit (1992)

Dave dusts off the first star vehicle of Mimi Lesseos, a top female wrestler who jacked it all in for the movie business. … Read More Stand By Mimi: Pushed to the Limit (1992)

May 28, 2023May 27, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Interceptor Force (1999): Watch the Skies!

Matty takes a look at an important if underwhelming sci-fi action caper from Phillip J. Roth and the Unified Film Organization. … Read More Interceptor Force (1999): Watch the Skies!

May 24, 2023July 24, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Young and the Restless: Doll Face (1987)

Gary Graver had a habit of remaking some of his best films, but Dave believes few have reached the heights of their predecessor quite like this. … Read More The Young and the Restless: Doll Face (1987)

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Tidal Wave: No Escape (1997) — Surf’s Up

Dave pays tribute to the recently departed George Miller and surrenders to the far-fetched fun of his made-for-TV disaster flick.… Read More Tidal Wave: No Escape (1997) — Surf’s Up

May 14, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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