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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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It’s a Sin: Transformations (1988)

Contrary? Or considered? Matty pinpoints the good in a much-maligned sci-fi horror caper from the Empire stable.… Read More It’s a Sin: Transformations (1988)

September 26, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Lady Dragon 2 (1993): Rapi Rapi, Joy Joy

Wham, bang, thank you, ma’am — Matty surrenders to the lively, scrappy charm of Cynthia Rothrock’s final pairing with Rapi Films and director David Worth. … Read More Lady Dragon 2 (1993): Rapi Rapi, Joy Joy

September 20, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Falcon Down (2001): Jumble Jet

Matty kills some time with Phillip J. Roth’s just about passable military hardware caper. … Read More Falcon Down (2001): Jumble Jet

August 26, 2024July 17, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Unchained Calamity: The Force (1994)

Matty endures a dud Pierre David production that’ll leave you as lifeless as star Gary Hudson’s spectral detective. … Read More Unchained Calamity: The Force (1994)

August 9, 2024April 30, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

A Case For Murder (1993): Small Screen Swansong

Dave charts the tragic demise of a talented director, and gives fulsome praise to his final feature. … Read More A Case For Murder (1993): Small Screen Swansong

August 6, 2024April 29, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Zero Tolerance (1994): A Dish Best Served Boilerplate

Matty spotlights a solid – if thoroughly by the numbers – revenge caper from the Pepin/Merhi production line.… Read More Zero Tolerance (1994): A Dish Best Served Boilerplate

August 3, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

From a Whisper to a Scream (1987): Bloody Beginnings

Matty profiles the late, great Jeff Burr’s ghoulish debut feature.… Read More From a Whisper to a Scream (1987): Bloody Beginnings

May 15, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Rogering Me — In the Heat of Passion II: Unfaithful (1994)

Matty flirts with a stylish slice of hokum from the Corman stable. … Read More Rogering Me — In the Heat of Passion II: Unfaithful (1994)

April 15, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

A Dangerous Affair (1995): The Trite Stalker

Dave unearths a small screen slice of melodrama. … Read More A Dangerous Affair (1995): The Trite Stalker

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

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