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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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Blood Money (1996): Crime Doesn’t Pay

Matty sticks this compelling but technically sloppy thriller with some murky behind the scenes facts under the microscope. … Read More Blood Money (1996): Crime Doesn’t Pay

June 15, 2020September 12, 2022 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Fractured (2013): Chunks of Greatness, Pieces of ‘Meh’

Matty puts Adam Gierasch and Jace Anderson’s flawed shocker under the microscope.… Read More Fractured (2013): Chunks of Greatness, Pieces of ‘Meh’

June 7, 2020June 7, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Is That a Lightsaber in Your Pocket? Star Virgin (1979)

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Dave mulls over a hand solo…… Read More Is That a Lightsaber in Your Pocket? Star Virgin (1979)

June 4, 2020June 2, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Switch Hitter: Jerry Douglas’ Both Ways (1975)

Dave takes a look at a giant buried deep within the recesses of bisexual-themed cinema.… Read More Switch Hitter: Jerry Douglas’ Both Ways (1975)

May 30, 2020May 30, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Romania or Bust: DeCoteau by Torchlight IV

Matty looks at Petticoat Planet (1995) and Lurid Tales: The Castle Queen (1995) – the final films David DeCoteau would craft for Torchlight Entertainment – before giving the skinny on the helmer’s own spin-off, Bikini Goddesses (1996).… Read More Romania or Bust: DeCoteau by Torchlight IV

May 27, 2020June 27, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

DeCoteau By Torchlight III: Blonde Heaven (1995)

Matty savours David DeCoteau’s scintillating slice of horrotica. … Read More DeCoteau By Torchlight III: Blonde Heaven (1995)

May 25, 2020November 7, 2021 Matty Budrewicz3 Comments

Psycho Biddy, Qu’est-ce Que c’est: Hollywood Horror House (1970)

Dave juggles golden-era Tinseltown while tripping LSD in hag-horror heaven.… Read More Psycho Biddy, Qu’est-ce Que c’est: Hollywood Horror House (1970)

May 20, 2020May 13, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

DeCoteau By Torchlight II: Beach Babes From Beyond (1993) & Beach Babes 2: Cave Girl Island (1995)

Matty splashes about with the second film made for Full Moon’s sexy subdivision and its sequel.… Read More DeCoteau By Torchlight II: Beach Babes From Beyond (1993) & Beach Babes 2: Cave Girl Island (1995)

May 19, 2020May 24, 2020 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Test Tube Teens From the Year 2000 (1994): DeCoteau By Torchlight

Matty assesses the first film made by Full Moon’s sexy subdivision.… Read More Test Tube Teens From the Year 2000 (1994): DeCoteau By Torchlight

May 17, 2020May 13, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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