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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 Art of Commerce: Jeff Burr’s Night of the Scarecrow (1995)

Matty gets all mushy over a quality slasher flick from an underappreciated auteur who’s consistently found a way to reconcile his personal vision with the demands of the money men. … Read More The Art of Commerce: Jeff Burr’s Night of the Scarecrow (1995)

October 7, 2020May 15, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

National Lam-Poon: Co-Ed Fever (1980)

Dave goes back to school to revel in the college comedy coitus of a ‘Robert McCallum’ classic.… Read More National Lam-Poon: Co-Ed Fever (1980)

October 5, 2020September 15, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Sole Man: One Way Out (2002)

Dave shares his love for a Belushi-Bateman combo that passed everyone by.… Read More Sole Man: One Way Out (2002)

October 3, 2020September 15, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Two Outta Three Ain’t Bad: Curse of the Puppet Master (1998)

Matty reassesses David DeCoteau’s much-maligned sequel and posits a couple of reasons to be cheerful.… Read More Two Outta Three Ain’t Bad: Curse of the Puppet Master (1998)

October 1, 2020September 29, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Fruit Salad: Tangerine (1979)

Dave heads to the coast for a little bribery, extortion and immorality in Gary Graver’s hardcore romp.… Read More Fruit Salad: Tangerine (1979)

September 29, 2020September 11, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Road Games: In Praise of Highwaymen (2004)

Buckle up — Matty goes for a spin with Robert Harmon’s criminally neglected killer thriller. … Read More Road Games: In Praise of Highwaymen (2004)

September 27, 2020December 8, 2022 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Jailhouse Cop: Hard Justice (1995)

Dave catches up with screenwriter Scott Nicholas Amendolare for a quick chat about his kick-ass prison movie.… Read More Jailhouse Cop: Hard Justice (1995)

September 25, 2020September 27, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Breaking In: Midnight Intruders (1973)

Dave argues that this dizzying blend of softcore thriller and home invasion horror may have seen Gary Graver achieve a creative high. … Read More Breaking In: Midnight Intruders (1973)

September 23, 2020July 23, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Monolith (1993): Who Do You Want to Be?

Matty gets to grips with John Eyres’ uneven sci-fi/action hybrid.… Read More Monolith (1993): Who Do You Want to Be?

September 21, 2020November 23, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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