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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.

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, 2020May 11, 2026 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

Screaming at the Moon: David DeCoteau’s Shrieker (1998)

Matty revisits the cult auteur’s nifty Charles Band-backed monster movie. … Read More Screaming at the Moon: David DeCoteau’s Shrieker (1998)

September 19, 2020February 22, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Jailbait Juvie: And When She Was Bad… (1973)

Dave swoons over another early Gary Graver outing, one that’s among the best in his eclectic career.… Read More Jailbait Juvie: And When She Was Bad… (1973)

September 17, 2020September 18, 2020 Dave Wain2 Comments

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