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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.

Cold Harvest (1999): The Good, The Bad and The Post-Apocalyptic

Matty squares up to Isaac Florentine’s action-packed sci-fi western. … Read More Cold Harvest (1999): The Good, The Bad and The Post-Apocalyptic

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Devil’s Child (1997): Satan’s Little Helper

Just in time for its twenty-fifth anniversary, Dave dusts off a watchable little shocker penned by a scripter with an interesting history. … Read More The Devil’s Child (1997): Satan’s Little Helper

October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Liar’s Edge (1992): Falling Down

Matty dives into Ron Oliver’s flawed but hugely enjoyable thriller. … Read More Liar’s Edge (1992): Falling Down

October 23, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Short Circuited: Golddigger (1993)

With a history that includes Martin Scorsese, Middle Eastern conflict, fake Renoirs, and the FBI, Dave pieces together the story of a truly terrible kids’ film…… Read More Short Circuited: Golddigger (1993)

October 21, 2022October 24, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Subletting: Counter Measures (1998)

You might double take, but Matty thinks Fred Olen Ray’s slick action caper is more than your usual carbon copy follow-up… Especially when it isn’t even a sequel!… Read More Subletting: Counter Measures (1998)

October 19, 2022April 10, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Bride of Chuck: Affairs Of The Heart (1992)

Dave settles down with a late night Cinemax staple and discovers that the ghost of a cult filmmaker looms over its creation.… Read More Bride of Chuck: Affairs Of The Heart (1992)

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Mom (1991): Mama is All Crazee Now

Matty shines a light on a unique little shocker well worth rediscovering. … Read More Mom (1991): Mama is All Crazee Now

October 15, 2022August 14, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Fighter Pilot: Irresistible Force (1993)

Everyone loves Cynthia Rothrock. Well, everyone except CBS as Dave discovers with this look at Lady Dragon’s failed dalliance with primetime TV. Featuring an interview with scripter Carleton Eastlake!… Read More Fighter Pilot: Irresistible Force (1993)

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 Dave Wain1 Comment

Ulterior Motives (1992): The Notorious T.I.G.

Matty takes a look at a quality suspense thriller and contemplates its co-scripter/producer/star’s brush with the big leagues. … Read More Ulterior Motives (1992): The Notorious T.I.G.

October 11, 2022October 24, 2022 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

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