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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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Girl on Top – Sandra: The Making of a Woman (1970)

A few months before Gary Graver hooked up with Orson Welles, he made what should be regarded as an exploitation classic. Dave takes a look. … Read More Girl on Top – Sandra: The Making of a Woman (1970)

September 4, 2020September 1, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

All Revved Up: Gary Graver’s Crossing the Line (1990)

Dave checks out a rare mainstream outing for the prolific filmmaker, and dreams of what could have been…… Read More All Revved Up: Gary Graver’s Crossing the Line (1990)

August 30, 2020August 31, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Scared to Death (1980): William Malone’s Film School

Matty dusts off the directorial debut of a future Master of Horror — a deeply flawed picture that nonetheless hints at better things come.… Read More Scared to Death (1980): William Malone’s Film School

August 22, 2020April 30, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Storm Trooper (1998): Oh, What a Night

Matty takes a look at Jim Wynorski’s eclectic, genre-hopping delight. … Read More Storm Trooper (1998): Oh, What a Night

August 15, 2020August 25, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Sex, Thighs and Videotape: Gary Graver’s Party Camp (1987)

Rarely seen since its original rental release, Dave relishes this convivial summer camp comedy.… Read More Sex, Thighs and Videotape: Gary Graver’s Party Camp (1987)

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Final Cut (1995): Bombs Away

Matty gets to grips with Roger Christian’s so-so thriller. … Read More The Final Cut (1995): Bombs Away

August 8, 2020August 8, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Nerds of a Feather (1989): Wherefore Art Thou, Mario Romeo Milano?

Dwarves, dogs and drollery. Dave dissects one of Gary Graver’s oddest assignments. … Read More Nerds of a Feather (1989): Wherefore Art Thou, Mario Romeo Milano?

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Girl Power: The Assault (1996)

Matty gives the thumbs-up to Jim Wynorski’s thrilling, female-fronted shoot-’em-up.… Read More Girl Power: The Assault (1996)

July 28, 2020April 8, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Alien vs Alien: The Awesomeness of Kevin S. Tenney’s Peacemaker (1990)

Matty casts his eye over the Night of the Demons director’s cracking cut of sci-fi-spiked action. … Read More Alien vs Alien: The Awesomeness of Kevin S. Tenney’s Peacemaker (1990)

July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

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