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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.

Belle de Phwoar: “Robert McCallum’s” ‘V’: The Hot One (1979)

Dave tells of how a classic of European cinema served as inspiration for an X-rated masterpiece.… Read More Belle de Phwoar: “Robert McCallum’s” ‘V’: The Hot One (1979)

August 18, 2020July 30, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Storm Trooper (1998): Oh, What a Night

Matty takes a look at Jim Wynorski’s eclectic, genre-hopping delight. … Read More Storm Trooper (1998): Oh, What a Night

August 15, 2020August 25, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Gun For Hire: Commando Squad (1987)

Matty tangles with Fred Olen Ray’s mercenary directorial assignment and unearths a real peach. … Read More Gun For Hire: Commando Squad (1987)

August 13, 2020August 23, 2022 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Sex, Thighs and Videotape: Gary Graver’s Party Camp (1987)

Rarely seen since its original rental release, Dave relishes this convivial summer camp comedy.… Read More Sex, Thighs and Videotape: Gary Graver’s Party Camp (1987)

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Final Cut (1995): Bombs Away

Matty gets to grips with Roger Christian’s so-so thriller. … Read More The Final Cut (1995): Bombs Away

August 8, 2020August 8, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Bauer Power: The Tomb (1986)

Matty cracks open Fred Olen Ray’s softly spooky gem. … Read More Bauer Power: The Tomb (1986)

August 5, 2020June 22, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Nerds of a Feather (1989): Wherefore Art Thou, Mario Romeo Milano?

Dwarves, dogs and drollery. Dave dissects one of Gary Graver’s oddest assignments. … Read More Nerds of a Feather (1989): Wherefore Art Thou, Mario Romeo Milano?

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Cyborg (1989) — or: Pyungasms, Cannon Contracts & JCVD

Another lip-smacking slice of vintage Van Dammage, Matty surrenders to the charms of the cult, Albert Pyun-directed robo-schlocker.… Read More Cyborg (1989) — or: Pyungasms, Cannon Contracts & JCVD

July 31, 2020November 21, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Girl Power: The Assault (1996)

Matty gives the thumbs-up to Jim Wynorski’s thrilling, female-fronted shoot-’em-up.… Read More Girl Power: The Assault (1996)

July 28, 2020April 8, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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