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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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Poon Clang: National Lampoon’s Dad’s Week Off (1997)

Dave takes a look at the history of the iconic satirical rag, and how its journey into features went off the skids during the ’90s. … Read More Poon Clang: National Lampoon’s Dad’s Week Off (1997)

April 4, 2022March 31, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Sinking Ship: Unlawful Passage (1994)

Dave boards a vessel in the Gulf of Mexico – but seasickness is the least of his worries. … Read More Sinking Ship: Unlawful Passage (1994)

March 31, 2022June 25, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Shootfighter 2 (1996) Close for Comfort

Matty takes a look at a passable sequel overshadowed by the grim criminal history of one of its actors.
… Read More Shootfighter 2 (1996) Close for Comfort

March 29, 2022April 13, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Nazi Gold? Getting Away With Murder (1996)

Twenty-five years ago, Getting Away with Murder shuffled out of the multiplex and into virtual obscurity – but Dave is curious to see if Harvey Miller’s comedy has improved with age… … Read More Nazi Gold? Getting Away With Murder (1996)

March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Pterodactyl (2005): Keep Your Pecker Up

Matty is left exhausted by a rare misfire from Marks Lester and Sevi. … Read More Pterodactyl (2005): Keep Your Pecker Up

March 25, 2022February 4, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blu-Ray Review: Angel Eyes (1993)

Matty thinks Retromedia’s swanky new disc of Gary Graver’s salacious shocker is well worth picking up. … Read More Blu-Ray Review: Angel Eyes (1993)

March 21, 2022June 21, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Divine Enforcer (1992): A Vicar Who’s Slicker and Very Much Quicker

Dave holds his nose over this Tanya York stinker – but it’s not without its talking points. … Read More The Divine Enforcer (1992): A Vicar Who’s Slicker and Very Much Quicker

March 19, 2022November 12, 2022 Dave Wain1 Comment

And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird! (1991): The Kids Are Alright

Funny and saccharine-free, Tony Cookson’s family caper is a winner Matty doth declare. … Read More And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird! (1991): The Kids Are Alright

March 13, 2022March 6, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Taking Care Of Business: Tracks Of A Killer (1996)

Before infamy arrived in the form of a mutant killer snowman, screenwriter Michael Cooney began life penning taut thrillers like this Canadian programmer. … Read More Taking Care Of Business: Tracks Of A Killer (1996)

March 11, 2022March 5, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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