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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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Power Games (1989): Into the Trees

Matty muses on a forgotten Canadian action-horror worth uncovering despite its derivative nature. … Read More Power Games (1989): Into the Trees

February 27, 2025 Matty Budrewicz3 Comments

Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite (1996) – Raise Your Fist and Yell

Matty profiles a fine sequel to a martial arts classic. … Read More Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite (1996) – Raise Your Fist and Yell

February 1, 2025March 20, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blood Warriors (1993): The Third Sam [& Dave Collab]

Matty buckles up for a decent burst of Rapi Films action. Featuring some words with director Sam Firstenberg! … Read More Blood Warriors (1993): The Third Sam [& Dave Collab]

January 6, 2025January 12, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Last Run (2001): Second Wind

Matty gives the thumbs up to a rollicking spy caper from the sorely missed Anthony Hickox.… Read More Last Run (2001): Second Wind

November 25, 2024March 31, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Lady Dragon 2 (1993): Rapi Rapi, Joy Joy

Wham, bang, thank you, ma’am — Matty surrenders to the lively, scrappy charm of Cynthia Rothrock’s final pairing with Rapi Films and director David Worth. … Read More Lady Dragon 2 (1993): Rapi Rapi, Joy Joy

September 20, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Falcon Down (2001): Jumble Jet

Matty kills some time with Phillip J. Roth’s just about passable military hardware caper. … Read More Falcon Down (2001): Jumble Jet

August 26, 2024July 17, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Zero Tolerance (1994): A Dish Best Served Boilerplate

Matty spotlights a solid – if thoroughly by the numbers – revenge caper from the Pepin/Merhi production line.… Read More Zero Tolerance (1994): A Dish Best Served Boilerplate

August 3, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Critical Mass (2001): Yippee-Ki-Ray, Motherf*cker!

Matty has a rollickin’ good time with Fred Olen Ray’s solid Die Hard spin. … Read More Critical Mass (2001): Yippee-Ki-Ray, Motherf*cker!

April 8, 2024April 21, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Naturally Bad (1995)… But Relatively Good!

Dave chats to stuntman Bob Bragg about his little-seen directorial debut.… Read More Naturally Bad (1995)… But Relatively Good!

January 21, 2024January 21, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

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