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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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Captain America (1990): Aye Aye, Albert

Matty ponders the infamous superhero flick’s place in director Albert Pyun’s filmography. … Read More Captain America (1990): Aye Aye, Albert

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Sexual Malice (1994): Reboundin’ & Poundin’

Matty gets hot under the collar with a Mundhra / Austin / Axis masterpiece. … Read More Sexual Malice (1994): Reboundin’ & Poundin’

September 27, 2025September 27, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Frozen Assets (1992): Firing Blanks

Siskel and Ebert called this comedy “the worst film ever made” – but Dave finds some genuine humour among the toe-curling cringe. … Read More Frozen Assets (1992): Firing Blanks

August 14, 2025August 15, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Wild Cactus (1993): Desert Heat  

Matty profiles erotic thriller auteur Jag Mundhra’s provocative masterpiece.  … Read More Wild Cactus (1993): Desert Heat  

June 18, 2025September 27, 2025 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

False Idol: L.A. Goddess (1993)

Jag Mundhra’s dreadful sex-com will leave you screaming for salvation, says Matty. … Read More False Idol: L.A. Goddess (1993)

May 17, 2025May 15, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite (1996) – Raise Your Fist and Yell

Matty profiles a fine sequel to a martial arts classic. … Read More Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite (1996) – Raise Your Fist and Yell

February 1, 2025March 20, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Because She’s Worth It: Lady Dragon (1992)

Matty charts what happened when an enterprising foreign film company hooked up with a martial arts superstar and a talented director.  … Read More Because She’s Worth It: Lady Dragon (1992)

December 5, 2023March 20, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Squeal Like a Sheep: Dominion (1995)

If you go down to the woods today… You’ll find Matty shrugging his shoulders at a just about passable Deliverance knock-off.… Read More Squeal Like a Sheep: Dominion (1995)

March 17, 2023August 4, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

A.P.E.X. (1994): Sloppy Seconds

Twice can be nice, but Matty thinks DTV demigod Phillip J. Roth’s sophomore sci-fi flick is a bit of a struggle. … Read More A.P.E.X. (1994): Sloppy Seconds

September 1, 2022July 21, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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