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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.

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 Budrewicz1 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

Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 010 – On a Wing and a Scare

The tenth episode of mine and Dave’s creature feature podcast is now live. … Read More Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 010 – On a Wing and a Scare

July 28, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Orson Welles and the Lesbian Sex Consultant: “Robert McCallum’s” 3AM (1975)

With its unlikely admirers and unexpected contributors, Dave contemplates the position of this golden-era classic among Gary Graver’s porno legacy.… Read More Orson Welles and the Lesbian Sex Consultant: “Robert McCallum’s” 3AM (1975)

July 26, 2020October 5, 2024 Dave Wain2 Comments

Until The Fear Stopped: Relentless I – IV

Matty takes a retrospective stroll with William Lustig’s stellar serial killer flick and its three succulent sequels. … Read More Until The Fear Stopped: Relentless I – IV

July 23, 2020December 8, 2022 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Four Directors Walk Into a SyFy Original: Tibor Takacs’ Ice Spiders (2007)

Running out of money and relying on stock footage does little to dampen Dave’s appreciation for Ice Spiders.… Read More Four Directors Walk Into a SyFy Original: Tibor Takacs’ Ice Spiders (2007)

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 Dave Wain1 Comment

Blood Red Snow: Shredder (2001) Defrosted

From the vault of Zombie Hamster: Matty thaws out an underappreciated millennial slasher flick.… Read More Blood Red Snow: Shredder (2001) Defrosted

July 18, 2020December 8, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Alien vs Alien: The Awesomeness of Kevin S. Tenney’s Peacemaker (1990)

Matty casts his eye over the Night of the Demons director’s cracking cut of sci-fi-spiked action. … Read More Alien vs Alien: The Awesomeness of Kevin S. Tenney’s Peacemaker (1990)

July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

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