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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.

Dress For Success: I’m Dangerous Tonight (1990)

Matty looks back at Tobe Hooper’s made-for-TV chiller. … Read More Dress For Success: I’m Dangerous Tonight (1990)

February 5, 2022February 5, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Arizona Son: The Cardone Files — A Row of Crows (1991)

In the first instalment of a very special series, Dave explores the work of indie maverick J.S. Cardone in conjunction with the man himself. … Read More Arizona Son: The Cardone Files — A Row of Crows (1991)

February 3, 2022January 24, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Jag Mundhra’s Last Call (1991): A Star is Born

The first standout feature from one of erotic thrillerdom’s most fascinating voices is also home to a career-making turn from one of the form’s biggest stars. Matty gives it a gander. … Read More Jag Mundhra’s Last Call (1991): A Star is Born

February 1, 2022March 19, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Go West: The P.A.C.K. (1997)

Dave’s down in Alabama with some aliens, Red West, and a script from David A. Prior. … Read More Go West: The P.A.C.K. (1997)

January 30, 2022January 30, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Marked Man (1996): Piping Hot

A moment of appreciation for ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper and one of his finest performances from Matty.… Read More Marked Man (1996): Piping Hot

January 28, 2022April 30, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Tomb Raider: Playroom (1990)

Matty digs up a forgotten shocker from the co-producers of A Nightmare on Elm Street, the director of Dr. Giggles, and, erm, Jackie Earle Haley.… Read More Tomb Raider: Playroom (1990)

January 24, 2022February 2, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Word of Mouth (1999): The Framing of a Hooker

Dave takes in a classy slice of sleaze from the end of the decade, and discovers an unexpected name behind the camera. … Read More Word of Mouth (1999): The Framing of a Hooker

January 22, 2022July 19, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Wasp Woman (1995): A Sting in the Tale

Matty looks back at Jim Wynorski’s snazzy remake of a classic Corman B(ee)-movie. … Read More The Wasp Woman (1995): A Sting in the Tale

January 20, 2022April 29, 2025 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Stunt Double: Rick Avery Talks Deadly Takeover (1995)

Dave sits down with one of Hollywood’s finest stuntmen to learn about his leap to the director’s chair.… Read More Stunt Double: Rick Avery Talks Deadly Takeover (1995)

January 18, 2022January 9, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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