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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.

A.P.E.X. (1994): Sloppy Seconds

Twice can be nice, but Matty thinks DTV demigod Phillip J. Roth’s sophomore sci-fi flick is a bit of a struggle. … Read More A.P.E.X. (1994): Sloppy Seconds

September 1, 2022July 21, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Sahara (1995): Blood and Sand

Dave chats to the mighty Brian Trenchard-Smith about a remake that ranks as one of the director’s best. … Read More Sahara (1995): Blood and Sand

August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Netherworld (1992): Family Ties

Matty sinks his teeth into a compelling Full Moon chiller from one of B-horror’s most overlooked auteurs. … Read More Netherworld (1992): Family Ties

August 28, 2022August 25, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Social Predators: Welcome to Planet Earth (1996)

Dave gets on the blower to Lev Spiro to talk college, Corman, and sci-fi comedy. … Read More Social Predators: Welcome to Planet Earth (1996)

August 26, 2022September 3, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Fair Game (1988): Every Word You Say…

Matty slurps up a strange spaghetti suspenser starring a snake and Sting’s wife. And no, he won’t be watching it again.… Read More Fair Game (1988): Every Word You Say…

August 24, 2022April 14, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

New World Disorder (1999): The Chips Are Down

Dave discovers that an ill-fitting location and some unexpected casting make for an unusual thriller not without merit. … Read More New World Disorder (1999): The Chips Are Down

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 Dave Wain1 Comment

Nobody’s Perfect: The Naked Truth (1992)

It’s still a drag, but Matty reckons Nico Mastorakis’ zany Billy Wilder riff is funnier than a lot of the Greek auteur’s other so-called comedies.… Read More Nobody’s Perfect: The Naked Truth (1992)

August 20, 2022August 20, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

They Watch (1993): That’s the Spirit

Dave takes in a compelling Showtime original movie with roots in a tragic real-life incident. … Read More They Watch (1993): That’s the Spirit

August 18, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Desert Kickboxer (1992): Finding Your Feet

Matty tangles with action auteur Isaac Florentine’s feature-length debut.… Read More Desert Kickboxer (1992): Finding Your Feet

August 16, 2022December 3, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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