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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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Restraining Order (1999): At a Distance of One Incredible Mullet

Matty has a ball with a lively romp from Phoenician Entertainment. … Read More Restraining Order (1999): At a Distance of One Incredible Mullet

May 11, 2025May 8, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Trimming the Fat: Round Numbers (1992)

A ‘howlingly funny fat farm farce’ isn’t many people’s idea of a good time – but beneath the weight-shaming facade of Nancy Zala’s film is something quite wholesome, as Dave discovers.… Read More Trimming the Fat: Round Numbers (1992)

May 8, 2025May 11, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Life After Sex (1992): A Little Woody

Matty spoons with maverick auteur Serge Rodnunsky’s second flick. … Read More Life After Sex (1992): A Little Woody

May 2, 2025April 29, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Bitter Vengeance (1994): The Steal Trap

Dave takes a look at another solid USA Network original.… Read More Bitter Vengeance (1994): The Steal Trap

April 29, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Against the Law (1997): Western Movie!

Matty saddles up with one of Jim Wynorski’s very best.… Read More Against the Law (1997): Western Movie!

April 19, 2025 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Deadly Diamonds (1991): Dime Store Jewel

Dave checks out the supposed runt of producer Raj Mehrotra’s poverty row action litter.… Read More Deadly Diamonds (1991): Dime Store Jewel

April 11, 2025April 9, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Creative Serge: Bold Stroke (1990)

Matty unearths a real curio and finds it to be an important first step in the career of its maverick helmer.… Read More Creative Serge: Bold Stroke (1990)

April 2, 2025 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Cursed (1990): Faith-ing the Facts

Matty gives the nod to an oddball Canadian chiller worth seeking out. … Read More Cursed (1990): Faith-ing the Facts

March 20, 2025March 14, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Armageddon It: Tycus (1999)

Matty reckons you won’t want to miss a thing about Phoenician Entertainment’s kooky disaster flick. … Read More Armageddon It: Tycus (1999)

March 14, 2025March 8, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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