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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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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

Kaiser Chiefs: Aftershock (1990)

Dave scratches his head at a trippy slice of ’90s post-apocalyptic gubbins. … Read More Kaiser Chiefs: Aftershock (1990)

April 23, 2021May 1, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Phoenix (1995): Sci-Fi Stew

Hark! The two star time-killer klaxon is a-sounding! Matty whiles away an hour or so with this serviceable lil’ stockpile.… Read More Phoenix (1995): Sci-Fi Stew

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Lady Avenger (1988): Girl, Interrupted

Matty bows before David DeCoteau’s violent femme. … Read More Lady Avenger (1988): Girl, Interrupted

March 28, 2021January 15, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Mercy Me! — Michael Schroeder & Cyborg 2: Glass Shadow (1993)

Matty looks back at the sci-fi sequel that wasn’t a sequel… Until it was. … Read More Mercy Me! — Michael Schroeder & Cyborg 2: Glass Shadow (1993)

March 24, 2021April 14, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave 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

Payback (1991): Not Always a Bitch

Dave takes a look at two good ‘ol boys, never meaning no harm – until they graduate from the Dukes of Hazzard stunt team ranks and go solo on their debut movie.… Read More Payback (1991): Not Always a Bitch

March 6, 2021August 29, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Zero Boys (1986): Deliverance From Evil

Matty hunkers down for the night with Nico Mastorakis’ rousing action/horror mash-up.… Read More The Zero Boys (1986): Deliverance From Evil

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

For Freedom, For America, For DTV Movies: The U.S. Seals Trilogy

With the help of a collection of creatives, Dave looks back at Nu Image’s tent-pole military hardware trifecta. … Read More For Freedom, For America, For DTV Movies: The U.S. Seals Trilogy

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

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