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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.

Eyes Wild Shut #001 — John Oak Dalton Chats Shark Encounters of the Third Kind (2020)

In the first of a new ongoing series, Dave delves into the bottomless library of low-budget distributor Wild Eye Releasing, and draws attention to some little-known curiosities that are free to stream via Tubi. … Read More Eyes Wild Shut #001 — John Oak Dalton Chats Shark Encounters of the Third Kind (2020)

August 6, 2021August 11, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Persian Mug: Red Room (1992)

Dave spends some time scratching his head at this little-seen obscurity from the legendary Tony Zarindast.… Read More Persian Mug: Red Room (1992)

August 4, 2021July 29, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Wildfire 7: The Inferno (2002) — Charred For Life

Matty burns out with this terrible TV movie. … Read More Wildfire 7: The Inferno (2002) — Charred For Life

August 2, 2021July 29, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Candida Camera: Hot Rackets (1979)

Dave explores Gary Graver’s sole collaboration with Candida Royalle, a real trailblazer in the Golden Age of Pornography. … Read More Candida Camera: Hot Rackets (1979)

July 31, 2021October 5, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

Dragon Fighter (2003): Cain of Fire

An overlooked SyFy monster flick? From UFO? Sign Matty up! … Read More Dragon Fighter (2003): Cain of Fire

July 29, 2021August 13, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Locally Sourced Stake: The Dreaded (1990)

Dave heads down to Corsicana, Texas, and chats to writer-producer James Willis about a bloodsucking regional horror movie.… Read More Locally Sourced Stake: The Dreaded (1990)

July 27, 2021July 25, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Electric Sheep: Cyberzone (1995)

Matty has always loved Fred Olen Ray’s brooding Blade Runner homage, and reckons its deeper themes become more and more relevant year after year. … Read More Electric Sheep: Cyberzone (1995)

July 25, 2021September 12, 2025 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Casting its Ruin: Play Nice (1992)

Play Nice is the title, but Dave’s not sure if he wants to play at all after watching Terri Treas’ gnarly serial killer thriller. … Read More Casting its Ruin: Play Nice (1992)

July 23, 2021July 22, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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

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