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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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Robot Shox: Suspect Device (1995)

Dave grabs a quick word with screenwriter Alex Simon on his way to compiling a brief analysis of this Showtime-Corman sci-fi.… Read More Robot Shox: Suspect Device (1995)

November 4, 2020August 25, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Hold Me Tight: The Embracers (1963)

Dave wraps his heart around Gary Graver’s debut feature.… Read More Hold Me Tight: The Embracers (1963)

November 2, 2020October 29, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

You’ll Never Stalk Alone: Digital Reaper (2004)

Dave takes the short trip across the Mersey to cast his eye over a grisly U.K.-U.S. co-production. … Read More You’ll Never Stalk Alone: Digital Reaper (2004)

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Night of the Running Man (1995): Lester’s DTV Dash

Matty hits the pavements with a rock solid thriller from the director of Commando.… Read More Night of the Running Man (1995): Lester’s DTV Dash

October 27, 2020October 29, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Cellblock Sisters (1995): Banished Behind Bars

Dave takes a quick look at Henri Charr’s mid-’90s slice of penitentiary pulp.… Read More Cellblock Sisters (1995): Banished Behind Bars

October 23, 2020October 6, 2020 Dave Wain3 Comments

Warlords (1988): Doing the Post-Nuke Nasty

Matty gets to the mean-spirited centre of Fred Olen Ray’s ho-hum future-shocker. … Read More Warlords (1988): Doing the Post-Nuke Nasty

October 21, 2020August 17, 2025 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

No Flash in the Pan: Indecent Exposure (1981)

Dave takes in a ‘Robert McCallum’ joint that somehow manages to mix sex with psychology.… Read More No Flash in the Pan: Indecent Exposure (1981)

October 17, 2020October 9, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Duel in the Dark: Throttle (2005)

Dave gets behind the wheel for a quick look at a little vehicular stalker action.… Read More Duel in the Dark: Throttle (2005)

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Lube Job: Garage Girls (1980)

Dave opts for a full service in Gary Graver’s XXX tale of female mechanics.… Read More Lube Job: Garage Girls (1980)

October 11, 2020October 13, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

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