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Tag: 2000

Going Underground: Daybreak (2000)

Matty shines a light on UFO’s just about passable disaster flick. … Read More Going Underground: Daybreak (2000)

November 20, 2025November 19, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Deep Core (2000): Ya Dig?

Matty scratches the surface of a watchable UFO potboiler. … Read More Deep Core (2000): Ya Dig?

October 13, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Lock, Stock and a Handful of Issues: Rangers (2000)

Matty admires the technical chops of Jim Wynorski’s attention-holding actioner.  … Read More Lock, Stock and a Handful of Issues: Rangers (2000)

July 3, 2025July 6, 2025 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Ed Gein (2000): Wisconsin Death Trip

Matty dissects a trendsetting serial killer biopic.… Read More Ed Gein (2000): Wisconsin Death Trip

March 29, 2025April 4, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Laid to Rest: Island of the Dead (2000)

Matty charts the making of an interesting if unsuccessful horror flick. … Read More Laid to Rest: Island of the Dead (2000)

December 9, 2022July 17, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Voodoo Academy (2000): One From the (Rapid) Heart

Matty explores David DeCoteau’s groundbreaking LGBTQ+ chiller and the impact it had on the auteur’s remarkable career.… Read More Voodoo Academy (2000): One From the (Rapid) Heart

July 7, 2022November 13, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Nostradamus (2000): I Predict a Riot…

An unintentional laugh riot, that is. Matty loses the will to live after subjecting himself to Tibor Takacs’ clunker. … Read More Nostradamus (2000): I Predict a Riot…

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

The Tomorrow Man (2000/2002): Apologies in Advance

A few words from Matty on Doug Campbell’s thoughtful sci-fi drama. … Read More The Tomorrow Man (2000/2002): Apologies in Advance

July 5, 2021January 29, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Prophecy 3: The Ascent (2000) — Agnostic Front

Matty shrugs his shoulders and tries to make sense of the raging angel saga’s weakest entry. … Read More The Prophecy 3: The Ascent (2000) — Agnostic Front

May 11, 2021May 3, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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