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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.

The Cold Light of Day (1996): Withnail and Si

Matty dissects a disturbing serial killer thriller and the two towering performances at the centre of it. … Read More The Cold Light of Day (1996): Withnail and Si

July 7, 2023December 9, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Rocket Boys: Once in a Blue Moon (1995)

Dave ponders why this classy family flick hasn’t become a fixture of everyone’s childhood. Featuring a few quick words with writer-director Philip Spink!… Read More Rocket Boys: Once in a Blue Moon (1995)

July 5, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Knock ‘Em Dead (2014): Screaming n’ Queening

Matty is swept up by David DeCoteau and Barry Sandler’s whirlwind of catty comments and camp carnage.… Read More Knock ‘Em Dead (2014): Screaming n’ Queening

July 3, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Josh and S.A.M. (1993): Baby Driver

A healthy budget and a wide release doesn’t necessarily equate to cinematic infamy, as Dave discovers with this misfiring family flick.… Read More Josh and S.A.M. (1993): Baby Driver

July 1, 2023July 2, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Without Harmon: The China Lake Murders (1990)

This USA Network TV movie dates back to the late ’70s, when director Robert Harmon and his then girlfriend, Beth Tate, hatched a plan to get noticed by Hollywood. Dave chats to Beth to find out more…… Read More Without Harmon: The China Lake Murders (1990)

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Peephole (1993): I See You

Dave casts his voyeuristic eyeballs over Shem Bitterman’s study of one man’s depravity. Featuring an interview with the playwright himself! … Read More Peephole (1993): I See You

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

First Form: Last Lives (1997)

Dave talks to screenwriter Dan Duling about the painful birth of his debut feature. … Read More First Form: Last Lives (1997)

June 25, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Just Looking (1995): Peeping Jim

Buried deep within the recesses of the Propaganda Films catalogue is a fine indie comedy that Dave has a lot of time for. … Read More Just Looking (1995): Peeping Jim

June 23, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Alienator (1990): The Babe Who Fell to Earth

Matty surrenders to the charms of Fred Olen Ray’s compelling sci-fi action quickie. … Read More Alienator (1990): The Babe Who Fell to Earth

June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

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