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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.

Troll (1986): He’s With the Band

While not the biggest fan of the film itself, Matty looks back at an important title in the Empire Pictures library. … Read More Troll (1986): He’s With the Band

January 8, 2023April 5, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Absolute Power: Frame Up (1991) / Frame-Up II: The Cover-Up (1992)

Dave’s exploration of Paul Leder’s output unearths a pair of small-town procedural flicks that deliver in different ways.… Read More Absolute Power: Frame Up (1991) / Frame-Up II: The Cover-Up (1992)

January 6, 2023January 5, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

A Time to Die (1991): Praise the Lords

Matty probes a so-so PM Entertainment flick that’s buoyed by a great turn from its leading lady. … Read More A Time to Die (1991): Praise the Lords

January 4, 2023January 3, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Cop a Feel: Probable Cause (1994)

Dave nods approvingly at a telepic soaking in substance.… Read More Cop a Feel: Probable Cause (1994)

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

Carnosaur 2 (1995): This Time it’s Roar

Matty takes a bite out of Roger Corman and Louis Morneau’s raptor-tastic sequel. … Read More Carnosaur 2 (1995): This Time it’s Roar

December 29, 2022December 29, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Murder By Numbers (1990): It All Adds Up

Dave digs further into the career of writer/producer/director Paul Leder and uncovers another forgotten film ripe for reappraisal.… Read More Murder By Numbers (1990): It All Adds Up

December 27, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Dead Cold (1995): Murder, He Wrote

Dave revisits one of his favourite films of the ’90s video store era. … Read More Dead Cold (1995): Murder, He Wrote

December 23, 2022January 1, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Gruner for Hire: Mercenary (1996)

Matty gets to grips with one of Israeli auteur Avi Nesher’s best pictures. … Read More Gruner for Hire: Mercenary (1996)

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Monster Mash: Frankenstein and Me (1996)

Dave cuddles up to a heart-warming family film that’s now all but forgotten.… Read More Monster Mash: Frankenstein and Me (1996)

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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