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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.

Passionate Revenge (1996): Cradle Snatching

Matty rolls around with a serviceable cash-in that was twisted into a sequel to a big video and cable hit. … Read More Passionate Revenge (1996): Cradle Snatching

July 27, 2022April 12, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Happy Feet: Little Bigfoot (1997) & Little Bigfoot 2: The Journey Home (1998)

Dave checks out a pair of family-friendly sasquatch movies directed by legendary fight choreographer Art Camacho, while screenwriter Richard Preston Jr. explains why he made the leap from science fiction to kiddie fare.… Read More Happy Feet: Little Bigfoot (1997) & Little Bigfoot 2: The Journey Home (1998)

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Hillside Cannibals (2006): The Lucky Ones Died First

… Preferably before their DVD player loaded or the movie buffered. Nah — just kidding. ‘Cos a few issues aside, Matty reckons this Asylum-backed Hills Have Eyes ‘tie-in’ has some good things going for it.… Read More Hillside Cannibals (2006): The Lucky Ones Died First

July 23, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Opportunities, Knocks & Hollywood Vice: Scott Nicholas Amendolare Talks Madam (1993)

Dave chats to Scott Nicholas Amendolare about his path into the movie business and the frustrating happenings behind the scenes of his first picture. … Read More Opportunities, Knocks & Hollywood Vice: Scott Nicholas Amendolare Talks Madam (1993)

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Bloodfist (1989): Roger and The Dragon’s Thrilla in Manila

Matty looks back at a rock solid biff-’em-up. … Read More Bloodfist (1989): Roger and The Dragon’s Thrilla in Manila

July 19, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Decampitated (1998): Pitching Tent

Troma acquisitions can be a motley crew in terms of quality, but Dave is confident that this backwoods slasher comedy is among the company’s finest pick-ups.… Read More Decampitated (1998): Pitching Tent

July 17, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Lunar Tides: Moontrap (1989)

Matty is lured in by Robert Dyke and Tex Ragsdale’s attractive cult item. … Read More Lunar Tides: Moontrap (1989)

July 15, 2022July 17, 2022 Matty Budrewicz5 Comments

Chuck-le Vision: Wildest Dreams (1990) & Party Girls (1990)

From porn to parody: Dave charts Chuck Vincent’s path to the video store, and picks out two of his best collaborations with scripter Craig Horrall.… Read More Chuck-le Vision: Wildest Dreams (1990) & Party Girls (1990)

July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Blast (2004): Boom and Bust

Matty examines Anthony Hickox’s zestless and disappointing action flick. … Read More Blast (2004): Boom and Bust

July 11, 2022November 1, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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