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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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Wet, Wet, Wet: The Rain Killer (1990)

It ain’t a total wash out, but this Roger Corman-produced thriller leaves a lot to be desired. Grab your brolly and let Matty tell you why. … Read More Wet, Wet, Wet: The Rain Killer (1990)

December 12, 2020June 1, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Your Money and Your Strife: Held For Ransom (2000)

Dave dusts off a slightly corked vintage from Dennis Hopper’s stack of post-Millennium direct-to-video films.… Read More Your Money and Your Strife: Held For Ransom (2000)

December 10, 2020August 7, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Empire of Ash III (1989): Uno! Dos! Tres!

One, two or three? Aww, who the hell cares? Matty casts his eye over another post-apocalyptic actioner.… Read More Empire of Ash III (1989): Uno! Dos! Tres!

December 2, 2020January 9, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Things Ain’t What They Used To Be: Mercy (1995)

Dave marvels at the intractable darkness of Richard Shepard’s sophomore feature. … Read More Things Ain’t What They Used To Be: Mercy (1995)

November 28, 2020May 7, 2022 Dave Wain4 Comments

As Sweet As: Peaches and Cream (1981)

Dave delves deeper into the legacy of ‘Robert McCallum’, and unearths an absolute, erm, peach.… Read More As Sweet As: Peaches and Cream (1981)

November 24, 2020April 19, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Slow Burn (1989): Deep (Sleep) Cover

Matty probes John Eyres’ soporific crime thriller.… Read More Slow Burn (1989): Deep (Sleep) Cover

November 22, 2020July 16, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Empire of Ash I & II (1988/9): Double Bubble?

It’s a two for the price of one post-apocalyptic special! Matty takes a look…… Read More Empire of Ash I & II (1988/9): Double Bubble?

November 18, 2020January 9, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Skin & Grit: Amanda By Night (1981)

Dave kneels at the blue movie altar and worships the peak of the Golden Age of Pornography.… Read More Skin & Grit: Amanda By Night (1981)

November 16, 2020August 15, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Oh! What A Caper: The Kill (1968)

This early Gary Graver movie leaves Dave dizzy with its schizophrenic tone.… Read More Oh! What A Caper: The Kill (1968)

November 10, 2020August 31, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

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