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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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Deep Core (2000): Ya Dig?

Matty scratches the surface of a watchable UFO potboiler. … Read More Deep Core (2000): Ya Dig?

October 13, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Sweeper (1996): Bang! Pow! Boom!

Dave squares up to one of PM Entertainment’s explosive best, and ponders what could have been had Joseph Merhi got his way. … Read More The Sweeper (1996): Bang! Pow! Boom!

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Ablaze (2001): Burning Love

Matty is hot for Jm Wynorski’s scorching disaster flick. … Read More Ablaze (2001): Burning Love

September 18, 2025 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Deadly Bet (1992): First Past the Punch

Dave catches up with helmer Richard Munchkin for the inside scoop on one of his many PM Entertainment assignments.… Read More Deadly Bet (1992): First Past the Punch

September 9, 2025September 8, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

American Rampage (1989): Gun Girl

Matty takes a look at David DeCoteau’s agreeable action caper. … Read More American Rampage (1989): Gun Girl

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Extreme Limits (2001): The Cold Never Bothered Jim Anyway

Matty tits about in the snow with Jim Wynorski’s energetic action romp. … Read More Extreme Limits (2001): The Cold Never Bothered Jim Anyway

August 7, 2025August 6, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Short Ends: The Films of Charles B. Pierce

Welcome to Short Ends. Quick (ish) reviews of a handful (ish) of movies. Sometimes connected by a theme, sometimes not. In this second instalment, Dave charts the career of Charles B. Pierce and wonders whether he’s an unappreciated auteur or a hack who got lucky.… Read More Short Ends: The Films of Charles B. Pierce

August 4, 2025November 28, 2025 Dave WainLeave 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

Lock, Stock and a Handful of Issues: Rangers (2000)

Matty admires the technical chops of Jim Wynorski’s attention-holding actioner.  … Read More Lock, Stock and a Handful of Issues: Rangers (2000)

July 3, 2025July 6, 2025 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

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