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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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Bruce Almighty: Tornado! (1996)

You won’t be blown away but there’s plenty of charm to this small screen mockbuster, says Matty. … Read More Bruce Almighty: Tornado! (1996)

November 8, 2020November 8, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Robot Shox: Suspect Device (1995)

Dave grabs a quick word with screenwriter Alex Simon on his way to compiling a brief analysis of this Showtime-Corman sci-fi.… Read More Robot Shox: Suspect Device (1995)

November 4, 2020August 25, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Warlords (1988): Doing the Post-Nuke Nasty

Matty gets to the mean-spirited centre of Fred Olen Ray’s ho-hum future-shocker. … Read More Warlords (1988): Doing the Post-Nuke Nasty

October 21, 2020August 17, 2025 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Duel in the Dark: Throttle (2005)

Dave gets behind the wheel for a quick look at a little vehicular stalker action.… Read More Duel in the Dark: Throttle (2005)

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Road Games: In Praise of Highwaymen (2004)

Buckle up — Matty goes for a spin with Robert Harmon’s criminally neglected killer thriller. … Read More Road Games: In Praise of Highwaymen (2004)

September 27, 2020December 8, 2022 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Monolith (1993): Who Do You Want to Be?

Matty gets to grips with John Eyres’ uneven sci-fi/action hybrid.… Read More Monolith (1993): Who Do You Want to Be?

September 21, 2020November 23, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Eyres’ Exorcism: Project Shadowchaser (1992)

Matty looks back at John Eyres’ iconic robo-sploiter and explores its significance within the helmer’s fimography.… Read More Eyres’ Exorcism: Project Shadowchaser (1992)

September 12, 2020October 5, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 011 – That Fin You Do

The penultimate episode of mine and Dave’s creature feature podcast is now live.… Read More Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 011 – That Fin You Do

August 31, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Storm Trooper (1998): Oh, What a Night

Matty takes a look at Jim Wynorski’s eclectic, genre-hopping delight. … Read More Storm Trooper (1998): Oh, What a Night

August 15, 2020August 25, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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