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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.

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

Just Desert: Harris Done Talks Sand Trap (1997)

Dave basks in the sunlight of the Mohave Desert for a neo-noir that’s among the best of its decade, and its writer-director is on hand to tell the story of its creation. … Read More Just Desert: Harris Done Talks Sand Trap (1997)

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 Dave WainLeave 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

Mortal Passions (1989): Adulting & Adultery

Sex, murder, and deception — if only all relationship breakdowns were this gripping, says Matty. … Read More Mortal Passions (1989): Adulting & Adultery

January 16, 2022December 5, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

From USC to USA: Writer’s Block (1991)

Dave chats to Schlock Pit icon Fred Gallo and learns how his Master’s Thesis became a TV movie, albeit without his involvement.… Read More From USC to USA: Writer’s Block (1991)

January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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