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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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Pickled Caper: Dead on the Money (1991)

Dave wonders how a handful of storied creatives could craft a feature that misses the mark by such a distance. … Read More Pickled Caper: Dead on the Money (1991)

February 13, 2025February 12, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Consequence (2003): Double IndemTony

Matty looks at the good and the bad in the runt of Anthony Hickox’s Armand Assante litter. … Read More Consequence (2003): Double IndemTony

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Child of Darkness, Child of Light (1991): Breaking the Habit

Dave flicks through the TV guide and stumbles across a hokey horror romp from the USA Network.… Read More Child of Darkness, Child of Light (1991): Breaking the Habit

February 5, 2025February 4, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Cruise Control: Dead Tides (1997)

Matty sets sail with a typical Serge Rodnunsky joint. … Read More Cruise Control: Dead Tides (1997)

January 27, 2025February 4, 2025 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

There’s a Storm A-Cumming: Crazy With the Heat (1986)

Dave tackles the second in a pair of Calvista/Gary Graver/Stephen Sayadian pornos that unexpectedly carry all the hallmarks of the Golden Age, just as the industry was switching en masse to video.… Read More There’s a Storm A-Cumming: Crazy With the Heat (1986)

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Federal Protection (2002): Can I Get a Witness?!

Matty rhapsodizes about another spirited Armand Assante-starring caper from the late, great Anthony Hickox. … Read More Federal Protection (2002): Can I Get a Witness?!

January 12, 2025May 8, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Dracula Rising (1993): Roger’s Stakes

Matty sinks his fangs into a Corman riff on a classic tale of terror.… Read More Dracula Rising (1993): Roger’s Stakes

December 28, 2024February 4, 2025 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Handgun (1994): Like Quentin, Only Cheaper

Matty’s stuck in the middle with Whitney Ransick’s so-so Tarantino cash-in. … Read More Handgun (1994): Like Quentin, Only Cheaper

December 7, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Last Run (2001): Second Wind

Matty gives the thumbs up to a rollicking spy caper from the sorely missed Anthony Hickox.… Read More Last Run (2001): Second Wind

November 25, 2024March 31, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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