Slow Burn (1989): Deep (Sleep) Cover
Matty probes John Eyres’ soporific crime thriller.… Read More Slow Burn (1989): Deep (Sleep) Cover
Tag: 1989
Empire of Ash I & II (1988/9): Double Bubble?
It’s a two for the price of one post-apocalyptic special! Matty takes a look…… Read More Empire of Ash I & II (1988/9): Double Bubble?
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?
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
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
A Schmoellerian Affair: Thoughts on Puppet Master (1989)
Matty explores the resounding influence of director David Schmoeller on the first film in Full Moon’s iconic series. … Read More A Schmoellerian Affair: Thoughts on Puppet Master (1989)
Banned & Binned: Rediscovering Curfew (1989)
From the vault of Zombie Hamster: Matty argues the case for a little-seen shocker ripe for rediscovery.… Read More Banned & Binned: Rediscovering Curfew (1989)
I Was a Teenage Sex Mutant: Dr. Alien (1988)
Matty gets to the surprisingly sweet and relatable centre of David DeCoteau’s bawdy, Charles Band-produced sci-fi sex comedy.… Read More I Was a Teenage Sex Mutant: Dr. Alien (1988)
Ragged Roots: Return of the Family Man (1989)
Matty dissects the debut feature of direct-to-video practitioner John Murlowski: a middling slasher with a few points of interest. … Read More Ragged Roots: Return of the Family Man (1989)
The Schlock Pit 