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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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Theatre of the Absurd: Death Magic (1992)

Dave’s back on his tour of ’90s regional horror movies, where an overnight stay in Tucson yields a prize discovery. … Read More Theatre of the Absurd: Death Magic (1992)

December 16, 2021December 15, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Companion (1994): Love Machine

Matty shacks up with Bruce Greenwood’s electronic lover. … Read More The Companion (1994): Love Machine

December 14, 2021January 5, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Small Screen Spectre: The Uninvited (1996)

Tobe or not Tobe? Dave’s a little Hoopered out by a TV movie that has designs on imitating a genre classic. … Read More Small Screen Spectre: The Uninvited (1996)

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Stormy Nights (1996): Wet n’ Wild

Dave grabs his galoshes and braves gale force winds for this fine erotic thriller.… Read More Stormy Nights (1996): Wet n’ Wild

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Bigotry in the Boondocks: A Stranger in Town (1995)

Far from cookie-cutter boob tube material, Dave discovers a fine piece of drama that retains its power more than a quarter of a century after it was first broadcast.… Read More Bigotry in the Boondocks: A Stranger in Town (1995)

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

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, 2021April 30, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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