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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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Payback (1991): Not Always a Bitch

Dave takes a look at two good ‘ol boys, never meaning no harm – until they graduate from the Dukes of Hazzard stunt team ranks and go solo on their debut movie.… Read More Payback (1991): Not Always a Bitch

March 6, 2021August 29, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Blu-Ray Review: Haunting Fear (1990)

Matty gives the thumbs up to a damn fine disc of a damn fine Fred Olen Ray movie.… Read More Blu-Ray Review: Haunting Fear (1990)

March 4, 2021June 21, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Surrogate (1984): Unhappily Married

Matty rewinds for a quick look at the first erotic thriller the subgenre’s queen, Shannon Tweed, ever starred in.… Read More The Surrogate (1984): Unhappily Married

February 26, 2021November 17, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Satisfactions (1983): Guaranteed

Dave gets back on the Graver train and digests the maestro’s copulating compilation.… Read More Satisfactions (1983): Guaranteed

February 24, 2021October 6, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

Consenting Adults: Jailbait (1993)

Dave discovers that Rafal Zielinski’s Donald P. Borchers-produced film is less about holding your nose, and more about holding your own.… Read More Consenting Adults: Jailbait (1993)

February 20, 2021February 15, 2021 Dave Wain1 Comment

Face of Evil (1996): How to Make Friends and Kill People

Matty tangles with Mary Lambert’s fabulous small screen thriller. … Read More Face of Evil (1996): How to Make Friends and Kill People

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

A Kiss to Die For: Those Bedroom Eyes (1993)

Dave turns to the small screen and samples a neo-noir with a heavy dose of Hitchcock.… Read More A Kiss to Die For: Those Bedroom Eyes (1993)

February 12, 2021February 5, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Slap and Tickle: Sins of Desire (1993)

Matty revels in the blue humour of Jim Wynorski’s barmy erotic thriller. … Read More Slap and Tickle: Sins of Desire (1993)

February 10, 2021October 24, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Island of Death (1976): Fun in the Sun

Matty revisits Nico Mastorakis’ video nasty. … Read More Island of Death (1976): Fun in the Sun

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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