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Troll (1986): He’s With the Band

While not the biggest fan of the film itself, Matty looks back at an important title in the Empire Pictures library. … Read More Troll (1986): He’s With the Band

January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Out-of-Towners: In Praise of Alien Predators (1986)

Matty shares his love for Deran Sarafian’s hugely enjoyable sci-shocker. … Read More The Out-of-Towners: In Praise of Alien Predators (1986)

September 21, 2022September 20, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Dreamaniac (1986): Born This Way

Matty takes a look at David DeCoteau’s much-maligned ‘debut’ feature and finds a filmmaker almost fully formed from the outset. … Read More Dreamaniac (1986): Born This Way

June 17, 2022July 7, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Dangerously Close (1986): Albert Pyun and the School of Hard Knocks

Matty knuckles down with a solid if flawed teen thriller that effectively saved its maker’s career. … Read More Dangerously Close (1986): Albert Pyun and the School of Hard Knocks

March 17, 2022March 12, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Molten Cock: Black Lava (1986)

Dave moves into the shot-on-video era of Gary Graver’s XXX career for a film that marks the last of his ten picture run with producer Harold Lime. … Read More Molten Cock: Black Lava (1986)

September 3, 2021September 3, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Klaus in the Haus: Crawlspace (1986)

Matty gives the thumbs up to a terrific little chiller that was famously hell to make. … Read More Klaus in the Haus: Crawlspace (1986)

August 28, 2021June 3, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blowing a Hooley: The Wind (1986)

Matty’s thoughts on Nico Mastorakis’ low-key weird chase flick.… Read More Blowing a Hooley: The Wind (1986)

March 2, 2021October 7, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Zero Boys (1986): Deliverance From Evil

Matty hunkers down for the night with Nico Mastorakis’ rousing action/horror mash-up.… Read More The Zero Boys (1986): Deliverance From Evil

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 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, 2020February 24, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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