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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.

Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter (1995) – Family Hair-Looms

Corey Michael Eubanks is more used to hair-raising stunts than hair-laden cryptids, but Dave reckons his PM Entertainment kiddie caper is still a passable lark. … Read More Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter (1995) – Family Hair-Looms

August 29, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

American Rampage (1989): Gun Girl

Matty takes a look at David DeCoteau’s agreeable action caper. … Read More American Rampage (1989): Gun Girl

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Dial-Up, Hook-Up: Hard Drive (1994)

Dave connects with a particularly eye-catching erotic thriller. Innuendos about floppy discs welcome. … Read More Dial-Up, Hook-Up: Hard Drive (1994)

August 20, 2025August 19, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Subspecies (1991): High Stakes

Matty celebrates one of the finest and most important films from one of the finest and most important filmmakers on Charles Band’s payroll. … Read More Subspecies (1991): High Stakes

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Frozen Assets (1992): Firing Blanks

Siskel and Ebert called this comedy “the worst film ever made” – but Dave finds some genuine humour among the toe-curling cringe. … Read More Frozen Assets (1992): Firing Blanks

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Extreme Limits (2001): The Cold Never Bothered Jim Anyway

Matty tits about in the snow with Jim Wynorski’s energetic action romp. … Read More Extreme Limits (2001): The Cold Never Bothered Jim Anyway

August 7, 2025August 6, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Short Ends: The Films of Charles B. Pierce

Welcome to Short Ends. Quick (ish) reviews of a handful (ish) of movies. Sometimes connected by a theme, sometimes not. In this second instalment, Dave charts the career of Charles B. Pierce and wonders whether he’s an unappreciated auteur or a hack who got lucky.… Read More Short Ends: The Films of Charles B. Pierce

August 4, 2025November 28, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

No Contest II (1996): No Dice, Sad Face

It’s a struggle for sure, but Matty reckons there are a few points of note in this otherwise dud sequel. … Read More No Contest II (1996): No Dice, Sad Face

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Assault of the Killer Bimbos (1988): Girls on Film

Matty charts the troubled making of an infamous Charles Band production, and tracks the impact it had on its key creatives. … Read More Assault of the Killer Bimbos (1988): Girls on Film

July 22, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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