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Invasion of Privacy (1996): Baby Daddy’s Gone A-Hunting

Matty sinks his teeth into a brilliant thriller from director Anthony Hickox and writer Larry Cohen, and ponders the similarities it shares with an earlier work by the legendary scripter. … Read More Invasion of Privacy (1996): Baby Daddy’s Gone A-Hunting

June 21, 2022March 5, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

They Bite (1996): Rubber Soul

Dave takes a look at the behind the scenes battle on a monster movie ripe for rediscovery. … Read More They Bite (1996): Rubber Soul

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Captain Nuke and The Bomber Boys (1996): It’s a Blast

Dave lights the fuse on one of Roger Corman’s lesser-known family flicks, and concludes that it’s an explosive mix of fun and foolery.… Read More Captain Nuke and The Bomber Boys (1996): It’s a Blast

May 22, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Carry On Doctor: Robin Cook’s Terminal (1996)

Matty checks out a solid made-for-TV medical thriller with a waggish bedside manner. … Read More Carry On Doctor: Robin Cook’s Terminal (1996)

May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Savage (1996): Curiouser and Curiouser

A kooky film from a kooky filmmaker — Matty takes a look… … Read More Savage (1996): Curiouser and Curiouser

May 4, 2022December 11, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Masseuse (1996): Rub-a-Dub-Dub

Matty gets frisky with Fred Olen Ray’s saucy yet surprisingly dark potboiler. … Read More Masseuse (1996): Rub-a-Dub-Dub

April 22, 2022July 25, 2022 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Precious Find (1996): Golden Hauer

Matty kills ninety minutes with Philippe Mora’s amusing space opera. … Read More Precious Find (1996): Golden Hauer

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Skyscraper (1996): Sex & Drugs & Forward Rolls

Dave chats with PM Entertainment scripter Bill Applegate and learns all about the chaotic circumstances around the shooting of this Anna Nicole Smith picture. … Read More Skyscraper (1996): Sex & Drugs & Forward Rolls

April 16, 2022April 21, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Shootfighter 2 (1996) Close for Comfort

Matty takes a look at a passable sequel overshadowed by the grim criminal history of one of its actors.
… Read More Shootfighter 2 (1996) Close for Comfort

March 29, 2022April 13, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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