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The Schlock Pit

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.

Tag: 2008

Short Ends: Neveldine/Taylor

Welcome to Short Ends. Quick (ish) reviews of a handful (ish) of movies. Sometimes connected by a theme, sometimes not. Today, Matty looks at the first four films by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor.… Read More Short Ends: Neveldine/Taylor

October 8, 2026October 14, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Amusement (2008): Muhahaha!

Matty gives a lil’ sugar to an unfairly maligned horror anthology from the golden age of the DVD premiere.… Read More Amusement (2008): Muhahaha!

September 16, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Death Racers (2008): Clown Car

Dreck without question, but closet Juggalo Matty would still watch this shambolic Asylum cash-in again. Maybe.… Read More Death Racers (2008): Clown Car

July 3, 2022July 3, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Ghouls (2008): Well, Which Is It?

Matty examines the good and the bad in Gary Jones’ conflicted SyFy spookshow. … Read More Ghouls (2008): Well, Which Is It?

July 21, 2021March 13, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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