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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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A Dangerous Affair (1995): The Trite Stalker

Dave unearths a small screen slice of melodrama. … Read More A Dangerous Affair (1995): The Trite Stalker

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

Rear Window (1998): Without a Hitch

In a decade bursting with mediocre remakes of Alfred Hitchcock classics, Dave pinpoints one well worth rediscovering. … Read More Rear Window (1998): Without a Hitch

October 15, 2023 Dave Wain1 Comment

Damp Squib: Survive the Savage Sea (1992)

Never mind the treacherous depths of the Pacific, Dave has his work cut out trying to survive the running time of this drab telepic. … Read More Damp Squib: Survive the Savage Sea (1992)

August 24, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Father and Scout (1994): Bob’s Your Uncle

Bob Saget was so unknown in the U.K. that he barely made the cover of Father and Scout’s VHS release. However, as Dave reckons, it’s because of him that this made-for-TV family flick is so palatable.… Read More Father and Scout (1994): Bob’s Your Uncle

July 14, 2023July 13, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Tidal Wave: No Escape (1997) — Surf’s Up

Dave pays tribute to the recently departed George Miller and surrenders to the far-fetched fun of his made-for-TV disaster flick.… Read More Tidal Wave: No Escape (1997) — Surf’s Up

May 14, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Intruder Within (1981): Alien Elegy

Matty unearths a small screen sci-fi horror and chronicles the heartbreakingly short lives of its three key creatives. … Read More The Intruder Within (1981): Alien Elegy

November 20, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Devil’s Child (1997): Satan’s Little Helper

Just in time for its twenty-fifth anniversary, Dave dusts off a watchable little shocker penned by a scripter with an interesting history. … Read More The Devil’s Child (1997): Satan’s Little Helper

October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Rocky Descent: Angel Flight Down (1996)

Sure, it’s standard ‘movie of the week’ boob tube fare – but Dave is contentedly appreciative of this true story. … Read More Rocky Descent: Angel Flight Down (1996)

November 26, 2021 Dave Wain2 Comments

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