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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.

Totem (1999): Poles Apart

Matty finds a few points of note in David DeCoteau’s most mercenary assignment. … Read More Totem (1999): Poles Apart

April 26, 2023May 4, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Daredevil: The Satan Killer (1993)

Dave chats to maverick helmer Steve Sayre about the kamikaze making of his no-budget serial killer movie. … Read More Daredevil: The Satan Killer (1993)

April 24, 2023May 4, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Runt of the Litter: The Silencers (1996)

Matty takes a look at the weak link in PM Entertainment’s run of “high-tech action pictures”. … Read More Runt of the Litter: The Silencers (1996)

April 22, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Perfect Partners (1985): Wife Swap

Perfect by name, but less than perfect by nature – Dave checks out a rare Gary Graver misfire and takes some time to pay tribute to its indefatigable star, Jon Martin.… Read More Perfect Partners (1985): Wife Swap

April 20, 2023 Dave Wain2 Comments

Active Stealth (1999): Top Gun

Featuring a few words with the director himself, Matty spotlights Fred Olen Ray’s ace military hardware actioner. … Read More Active Stealth (1999): Top Gun

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Bedtime Story: Dead Sleep (1990)

Dave looks at how Alec Mills, a respected fixture of the British film industry, got his sole directing jobs – even if they turned out to be less than stellar…… Read More Bedtime Story: Dead Sleep (1990)

April 16, 2023April 16, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Street Asylum (1990): State Violence, State Control

Our Gregory Dark celebration continues with Matty’s profile of the helmer’s compelling sci-fi thriller. … Read More Street Asylum (1990): State Violence, State Control

April 14, 2023December 4, 2025 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Strike a Pose (1993): Booby Trap

Dave finds a lot to like about Dean Hamilton’s erotic thriller, but thinks it gets bogged down by some dead air.… Read More Strike a Pose (1993): Booby Trap

April 12, 2023April 11, 2023 Dave Wain1 Comment

Wheels of Terror (1990): Buckle Up

Matty goes for a spin with a flawed but fascinating small screen shocker. … Read More Wheels of Terror (1990): Buckle Up

April 10, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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