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Death Falls (1989): Twilight Time

Matty takes a look at a long-forgotten indie drama starring Rip Torn and Roberts Blossom and finds a few things to savour.… Read More Death Falls (1989): Twilight Time

September 17, 2022August 30, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Bloodfist (1989): Roger and The Dragon’s Thrilla in Manila

Matty looks back at a rock solid biff-’em-up. … Read More Bloodfist (1989): Roger and The Dragon’s Thrilla in Manila

July 19, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Lunar Tides: Moontrap (1989)

Matty is lured in by Robert Dyke and Tex Ragsdale’s attractive cult item. … Read More Lunar Tides: Moontrap (1989)

July 15, 2022July 17, 2022 Matty Budrewicz5 Comments

Mortal Passions (1989): Adulting & Adultery

Sex, murder, and deception — if only all relationship breakdowns were this gripping, says Matty. … Read More Mortal Passions (1989): Adulting & Adultery

January 16, 2022December 5, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Second Piece: Jag Mundhra’s Eyewitness to Murder (1989)

Matty probes another important — if kind of naff — early work by the Indian master of erotica. … Read More The Second Piece: Jag Mundhra’s Eyewitness to Murder (1989)

June 27, 2021May 19, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Scarebnb: Grave Secrets (1989)

Matty books Donald P. Borchers’ spookshow for an evening and finds it an entertaining if uneven experience. … Read More Scarebnb: Grave Secrets (1989)

March 20, 2021March 11, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Never Cry Devil (1989): Snuggle up with Satan

Matty gets a cuddle from Ol’ Scratch, courtesy of Rupert Hitzig’s homey shocker.… Read More Never Cry Devil (1989): Snuggle up with Satan

March 8, 2021March 10, 2021 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Tarzan in Manhattan (1989): Concrete Bungle

Matty half-heartedly swings through NYC with Joe Lara and Tony Curtis. … Read More Tarzan in Manhattan (1989): Concrete Bungle

January 13, 2021January 2, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Empire of Ash III (1989): Uno! Dos! Tres!

One, two or three? Aww, who the hell cares? Matty casts his eye over another post-apocalyptic actioner.… Read More Empire of Ash III (1989): Uno! Dos! Tres!

December 2, 2020January 9, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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