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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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Eating Out: Private Moments (1983)

It’s dinner for six in this Gary Graver porno, while Dave explains his love for anything the maestro wrote as well as directed.… Read More Eating Out: Private Moments (1983)

December 4, 2021October 5, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

Baby Come Back: The Unborn II (1994)

A diminished return? Meh, slightly — but Matty still thinks there’s a lot to like about this lively, Rick Jacobson-helmed sequel. … Read More Baby Come Back: The Unborn II (1994)

December 2, 2021November 23, 2022 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Home Sweet Home: Alone in the Woods (1996)

Dave pitches his tent alongside a family film with a familiar premise. … Read More Home Sweet Home: Alone in the Woods (1996)

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Cupid (1997): The Lexicon of Love

Prolific DTV producer Pierre David shoots a (somewhat) poisoned arrow to Matty’s heart. … Read More Cupid (1997): The Lexicon of Love

November 28, 2021January 19, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Rocky Descent: Angel Flight Down (1996)

Sure, it’s standard ‘movie of the week’ boob tube fare – but Dave is contentedly appreciative of this true story. … Read More Rocky Descent: Angel Flight Down (1996)

November 26, 2021 Dave Wain2 Comments

Gargoyle: Wings of Darkness (2004) — Swoopin’ In

Matty tips his hat to a superlative SyFy flick from the mighty Jim Wynorski. … Read More Gargoyle: Wings of Darkness (2004) — Swoopin’ In

November 24, 2021August 11, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Love and Other Drugs: White Cargo (1996)

Cops! Triads! The Mafia! Shannon Tweed! It’s all going on in this David Bradley-starring thriller. Dave takes a look… … Read More Love and Other Drugs: White Cargo (1996)

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Captured (1998): Character Car-nage

Matty buckles up for a dramatic thrill ride.… Read More Captured (1998): Character Car-nage

November 20, 2021April 10, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Career Girl: Smooth Operator (1995)

Dave heads down to the gym to watch Doug Jeffery seduce career-minded – and one-time Obama date – Megan Hughes.… Read More Career Girl: Smooth Operator (1995)

November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

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