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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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Shadowchaser: The Gates of Time (1996) – The Last Dash

Matty waves goodbye to one of the great institutions of the VHS era.  … Read More Shadowchaser: The Gates of Time (1996) – The Last Dash

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Cop That: I Love a Man in Uniform (1993)

Dave spotlights director David Wellington’s ace psychodrama and bemoans its present-day obscurity. … Read More Cop That: I Love a Man in Uniform (1993)

March 14, 2026 Dave WainLeave a comment

A Bark From Beyond: My Magic Dog (1997)

Dave raids the Royal Oaks kennels for a lil’ haunting by hound. … Read More A Bark From Beyond: My Magic Dog (1997)

October 2, 2025October 4, 2025 Dave WainLeave 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

No Contest II (1996): No Dice, Sad Face

It’s a struggle for sure, but Matty reckons there are a few points of note in this otherwise dud sequel. … Read More No Contest II (1996): No Dice, Sad Face

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Suite 16 (1994): Ain’t That Peachy Keen

Dave dusts down a misunderstood favourite of his that features Pete Postlethwaite, Charlie Higson, and voyeurism aplenty. … Read More Suite 16 (1994): Ain’t That Peachy Keen

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Sexual Roulette (1997): By Royal Appointment

Matty tracks the meta-referential madness of Gary Graver’s erotic drama-cum-thriller.… Read More Sexual Roulette (1997): By Royal Appointment

November 19, 2024February 4, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Three’s a Crowd: The Nightman (1992)

Dave sidles up to a sturdy made-for-TV thriller that took a while to reach the screen. … Read More Three’s a Crowd: The Nightman (1992)

August 7, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Breeders (1997): Birthing Partner

Matty takes a bite out of Peakviewing Transatlantic’s second sturdy monster flick.… Read More Breeders (1997): Birthing Partner

June 13, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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