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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.

Ghouls (2008): Well, Which Is It?

Matty examines the good and the bad in Gary Jones’ conflicted SyFy spookshow. … Read More Ghouls (2008): Well, Which Is It?

July 21, 2021March 13, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Slasher Hash: The Night Brings Charlie (1990)

A farcical but fantastically entertaining slasher, anyone? Dave heads to Florida to look at a rarely-seen slice of regional horror. Featuring an interview with scripter Bruce Carson! … Read More Slasher Hash: The Night Brings Charlie (1990)

July 19, 2021September 13, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Automatic (1995): Anything But

Matty goes wild for John Murlowski’s ace, Gruner-starring sci-fi shoot-’em-up. … Read More Automatic (1995): Anything But

July 17, 2021March 13, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

A Blow to the Head: Red Wind (1991)

Dave kneels at the altar of Tom Noonan, and wades into the precarious themes of his first produced screenplay. … Read More A Blow to the Head: Red Wind (1991)

July 15, 2021July 4, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Arrival (1991): Unidentified Flawed Object

Matty finds a few things of interest in David Schmoeller’s dud sci-shocker. … Read More The Arrival (1991): Unidentified Flawed Object

July 13, 2021March 12, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Limp Dick: The Raven Red Kiss-Off (1990)

Dave rounds up a few dames and polishes his roscoe as he ventures into the double-crossing world of Dan Turner: Hollywood Detective.… Read More Limp Dick: The Raven Red Kiss-Off (1990)

July 11, 2021June 27, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

2 Cool For School: Demolition High (1996) & Demolition University (1997)

Matty looks back at Jim Wynorski’s nifty, Corey Haim-starring action flicks. … Read More 2 Cool For School: Demolition High (1996) & Demolition University (1997)

July 9, 2021April 8, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

We Are Family: Unthinkable (1984)

Dave keeps it all in the family, and checks out Gary Graver’s first foray into the burgeoning XXX market for fauxcest.… Read More We Are Family: Unthinkable (1984)

July 7, 2021June 26, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Tomorrow Man (2000/2002): Apologies in Advance

A few words from Matty on Doug Campbell’s thoughtful sci-fi drama. … Read More The Tomorrow Man (2000/2002): Apologies in Advance

July 5, 2021January 29, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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