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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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Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993) — Knocking One Out

Matty trades blows with a solid cut of Bolo Yeung-sploitation from producer Alan Amiel and pseudonymously credited helmer Robert Ginty. … Read More Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993) — Knocking One Out

March 9, 2022March 20, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Highway Heartbreaker (1992): Not Such A Good Ol’ Boy

Dave casts his eye over the true story of a moustachioed conman. … Read More Highway Heartbreaker (1992): Not Such A Good Ol’ Boy

March 3, 2022February 24, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Funny Money: Jag Mundhra’s Legal Tender (1991)

Matty gets to grips with the erotic thriller maestro’s other Tanya Roberts flick. … Read More Funny Money: Jag Mundhra’s Legal Tender (1991)

February 25, 2022February 19, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Feeling the Heat: The Hostage (1998)

By the end of the ’90s, director Bryan Todd had switched his attention from sci-fi to action. Dave got in touch with the filmmaker again to find out why. … Read More Feeling the Heat: The Hostage (1998)

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Fear 2: Halloween Night (1999) — DellaMorty Dellamore

Could be better, could be worse. Matty settles down for an evening of serviceable slasher hijinks. … Read More The Fear 2: Halloween Night (1999) — DellaMorty Dellamore

February 21, 2022January 3, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Interlocked: Thrilled To Death (1998): It’s Bold and It’s Beautiful

Dave gets into a lather over this soap-sudded stalker film from the folks at Royal Oaks. … Read More Interlocked: Thrilled To Death (1998): It’s Bold and It’s Beautiful

February 15, 2022February 21, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Ken-nel Club: Dogboys (1998)

Matty tickles the tummy of a serviceable time-killer from a barking mad genius of British cinema.… Read More Ken-nel Club: Dogboys (1998)

February 9, 2022February 5, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Jag Mundhra’s Last Call (1991): A Star is Born

The first standout feature from one of erotic thrillerdom’s most fascinating voices is also home to a career-making turn from one of the form’s biggest stars. Matty gives it a gander. … Read More Jag Mundhra’s Last Call (1991): A Star is Born

February 1, 2022March 19, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Go West: The P.A.C.K. (1997)

Dave’s down in Alabama with some aliens, Red West, and a script from David A. Prior. … Read More Go West: The P.A.C.K. (1997)

January 30, 2022January 30, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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