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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.

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Daredevil: The Satan Killer (1993)

Dave chats to maverick helmer Steve Sayre about the kamikaze making of his no-budget serial killer movie. … Read More Daredevil: The Satan Killer (1993)

April 24, 2023May 4, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Deadly Dancer (1990): Do the Hustle

Dave takes in some jammin’ dance moves courtesy of AIP, with first-hand memories provided by actor Walter Cox.… Read More Deadly Dancer (1990): Do the Hustle

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 Dave Wain1 Comment

Estate of Decay: The Inheritor (1990)

Dave dons his woollies and braves the wintry wilds of Wisconsin for a barely seen horror movie from the producer of Hellraiser.… Read More Estate of Decay: The Inheritor (1990)

July 3, 2021May 31, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Helmet Cool: Dark Rider (1991)

Dave dishes up another serving of AIP goodness, with this stunt-laden, small-town surprise. … Read More Helmet Cool: Dark Rider (1991)

May 5, 2021January 9, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Surly Larry & Mo: The Death Merchant (1991)

Dave checks out the other film from the early ’90s that features Lawrence Tierney and a shootout in an abandoned warehouse.… Read More Surly Larry & Mo: The Death Merchant (1991)

April 27, 2021January 9, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Prior, But No Conviction: Lock ‘n’ Load (1990)

Dave taps into another AIP film, albeit one that fails to live up to the company’s promise of ‘Action’.… Read More Prior, But No Conviction: Lock ‘n’ Load (1990)

March 18, 2021April 24, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Empire of Ash III (1989): Uno! Dos! Tres!

One, two or three? Aww, who the hell cares? Matty casts his eye over another post-apocalyptic actioner.… Read More Empire of Ash III (1989): Uno! Dos! Tres!

December 2, 2020January 9, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Empire of Ash I & II (1988/9): Double Bubble?

It’s a two for the price of one post-apocalyptic special! Matty takes a look…… Read More Empire of Ash I & II (1988/9): Double Bubble?

November 18, 2020January 9, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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