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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.

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Street Asylum (1990): State Violence, State Control

Our Gregory Dark celebration continues with Matty’s profile of the helmer’s compelling sci-fi thriller. … Read More Street Asylum (1990): State Violence, State Control

April 14, 2023December 4, 2025 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Wheels of Terror (1990): Buckle Up

Matty goes for a spin with a flawed but fascinating small screen shocker. … Read More Wheels of Terror (1990): Buckle Up

April 10, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Deep Sleep (1990): Family Ties

Dave shines a light on a compelling Canadian drama. Featuring an interview with writer/director Patricia Gruben! … Read More Deep Sleep (1990): Family Ties

March 31, 2023April 2, 2023 Dave Wain3 Comments

Jezebel’s Kiss (1990): Eww, Cooties

Matty’s left unsatisfied by a soul-sapping erotic thriller.… Read More Jezebel’s Kiss (1990): Eww, Cooties

February 17, 2023February 16, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Adjust Your Tracking: The Sleeping Car (1990)

Matty caps off his John Carl Buechler binge with a lil’ look at a horror flick that features the sorely missed FX maestro in a rare starring role. … Read More Adjust Your Tracking: The Sleeping Car (1990)

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Back Stab (1990): Flak the Knife

Dave tussles with a Pierre David thriller that’s Hitchcock in tone but slipshod in practice.… Read More Back Stab (1990): Flak the Knife

January 30, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Cop Target (1990): Lenzi Flair

Dave takes a look at a lesser-known potboiler from a reluctant Italian splatter master. … Read More Cop Target (1990): Lenzi Flair

January 18, 2023January 17, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Deadly Dancer (1990): Do the Hustle

Dave takes in some jammin’ dance moves courtesy of AIP, with first-hand memories provided by actor Walter Cox.… Read More Deadly Dancer (1990): Do the Hustle

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 Dave Wain1 Comment

Murder By Numbers (1990): It All Adds Up

Dave digs further into the career of writer/producer/director Paul Leder and uncovers another forgotten film ripe for reappraisal.… Read More Murder By Numbers (1990): It All Adds Up

December 27, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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