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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.

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

Trick or Treats (1982): Mischief Night

From pitch to poster, Gary Graver’s slasher satire seemed destined for success. However, as Dave details, the film was massacred by critics and nearly bankrupted its creator…… Read More Trick or Treats (1982): Mischief Night

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 Dave Wain1 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

Deceit (1990): sex fiends, lies, and videotapes

Matty gets weird with Albert Pyun’s kooky sci-fi chamber piece. … Read More Deceit (1990): sex fiends, lies, and videotapes

May 13, 2024January 19, 2026 Matty Budrewicz3 Comments

Blood Money (1996): Protecting the Flock

Dave chats to helmer John Shepphird about the time he came face to face with Jordan ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ Belfort.… Read More Blood Money (1996): Protecting the Flock

May 7, 2024 Dave WainLeave 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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