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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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Blast (2004): Boom and Bust

Matty examines Anthony Hickox’s zestless and disappointing action flick. … Read More Blast (2004): Boom and Bust

July 11, 2022November 1, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Stirred and a Little Shaken: Don’t Talk to Strangers (1994)

Dave takes on a USA Network original that has more twists than a pretzel.… Read More Stirred and a Little Shaken: Don’t Talk to Strangers (1994)

July 9, 2022July 8, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Death Racers (2008): Clown Car

Dreck without question, but closet Juggalo Matty would still watch this shambolic Asylum cash-in again. Maybe.… Read More Death Racers (2008): Clown Car

July 3, 2022July 3, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Fangover: Vampire in Vegas (2009)

Matty dissects Jim Wynorski’s other flick about ghouls at large in the neon capital. … Read More The Fangover: Vampire in Vegas (2009)

June 25, 2022June 25, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Sex Play (1984): A Rare Flop

Dave checks out the final Gary Graver XXX’r to be released during the fabled ‘Golden Age of Pornography’.… Read More Sex Play (1984): A Rare Flop

June 19, 2022September 27, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Avenging Angelo (2002): Lynch Mob

Matty goes to bat for an infamous Sylvester Stallone clunker that — shock horror — actually ain’t that bad. … Read More Avenging Angelo (2002): Lynch Mob

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Euro-Vision: Blind Justice (1994)

Dave dons his spurs and goes toe to toe with a visually challenged Armand Assante.… Read More Euro-Vision: Blind Justice (1994)

June 11, 2022September 14, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Kung Phooey: 9 1/2 Ninjas! (1991)

Dave stares stony-faced at a ’90s spoof that struggles to raise a smile. … Read More Kung Phooey: 9 1/2 Ninjas! (1991)

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Ravages of Time: Suspect Zero (2004)

Matty investigates a passable serial killer thriller with a long, troubled making. … Read More The Ravages of Time: Suspect Zero (2004)

June 5, 2022June 4, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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