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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.

The Eyes of Nico Mastorakis: Blind Date (1984)

Matty looks back (get it?) at the Greek B-movie specialist’s slick murder mystery. … Read More The Eyes of Nico Mastorakis: Blind Date (1984)

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

A Kiss to Die For: Those Bedroom Eyes (1993)

Dave turns to the small screen and samples a neo-noir with a heavy dose of Hitchcock.… Read More A Kiss to Die For: Those Bedroom Eyes (1993)

February 12, 2021February 5, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Slap and Tickle: Sins of Desire (1993)

Matty revels in the blue humour of Jim Wynorski’s barmy erotic thriller. … Read More Slap and Tickle: Sins of Desire (1993)

February 10, 2021October 24, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Starry Starry Sight: Sam Irvin Talks Acting on Impulse (1993)

Dave chats to director Sam Irvin about the making of his riotous comedy-thriller, and how he assembled such a star-studded ensemble. … Read More Starry Starry Sight: Sam Irvin Talks Acting on Impulse (1993)

February 8, 2021January 29, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Island of Death (1976): Fun in the Sun

Matty revisits Nico Mastorakis’ video nasty. … Read More Island of Death (1976): Fun in the Sun

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Con is On: Sexual Intent (1993)

Dave heads back to simpler times when dating was less about GPS and more about VHS.… Read More The Con is On: Sexual Intent (1993)

February 4, 2021October 3, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Of Unknown Origin (1983): Rat Race

Matty tears up the floorboards in a whirlwind of appreciation for George P. Cosmatos’ nifty creature feature.… Read More Of Unknown Origin (1983): Rat Race

February 2, 2021October 3, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Got Wood? Ron Ford Chats The Fear (1995)

Dave cracks open the Ronseal and carves a place for Morty in the pantheon of lesser-known horror icons.… Read More Got Wood? Ron Ford Chats The Fear (1995)

January 31, 2021January 22, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Flesh and The Fiend: Stripteaser (1995)

Matty gets to grips with Dan Golden’s stagey dramedy. … Read More The Flesh and The Fiend: Stripteaser (1995)

January 29, 2021February 21, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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