Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 007 – The Auteurs
The seventh episode of mine and Dave’s creature feature podcast is now live. … Read More Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 007 – The Auteurs
Into the Valet: Rafal Zielinski’s Scruples with Screwballs (1983) & Co.
The Screwballs trilogy, Recruits (1986), State Park (1988) and of course Valet Girls (1987): a perfect cross-section of low-brow, direct-to-video ‘80s comedy. All directed by Rafal Zielinski, a Canadian journeyman who Dave was convinced would be thrilled to look back on his early career…… Read More Into the Valet: Rafal Zielinski’s Scruples with Screwballs (1983) & Co.
RIP: Nikki Fritz (1968 – 2020)
We’re saddened to learn of Nikki Fritz’s death, the actress having lost her lengthy battle with leukaemia.… Read More RIP: Nikki Fritz (1968 – 2020)
Ruminatin’ on Raptor (2001)
Matty takes a moment to mull over Jim Wynorski’s much derided dino-schlocker, looking at its place within the Carnosaur series and contextualising the film as part of its maker’s resume.… Read More Ruminatin’ on Raptor (2001)
Hurt = Bad, Thrills = Good: The Contaminated Man (2000)
Matty’s thoughts on Anthony Hickox’s William Hurt-starring chase flick. … Read More Hurt = Bad, Thrills = Good: The Contaminated Man (2000)
From A Whisper To A Small Screen: C. Courtney Joyner Talks Distant Cousins (1993)
Dave checks in with screenwriting legend C. Courtney Joyner to talk about the movie he made with the equally legendary Pierre David. … Read More From A Whisper To A Small Screen: C. Courtney Joyner Talks Distant Cousins (1993)
The Bones of It: Skeletons (1997) in Conversation with David DeCoteau
From the vault of Zombie Hamster: Matty’s epic 2015 chinwag with cult filmmaker David DeCoteau, who discusses his underrated thriller in this unprecedented, career-encompassing interview.… Read More The Bones of It: Skeletons (1997) in Conversation with David DeCoteau
Puppet on a Shoestring: Andrew Jones talks Robert the Doll
‘There’s a new Puppet Master in town’ screams the cheeky tagline from the third Robert the Doll movie; ironically, Andrew Jones may well be the natural successor to Charles Band, and here he tells Dave about his love for Full Moon and how anonymity suits him just fine.… Read More Puppet on a Shoestring: Andrew Jones talks Robert the Doll
The Matmor Chronicles: A Look Back at Night Terrors (1993) & The Mangler (1995)
Matty looks back at a neglected Tobe Hooper twosome with writer and star Daniel Matmor.… Read More The Matmor Chronicles: A Look Back at Night Terrors (1993) & The Mangler (1995)
The Schlock Pit 