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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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Extreme Justice (1993): The Violent Kind

Matty profiles Mark L. Lester’s gritty thriller and its complicated journey to screen. … Read More Extreme Justice (1993): The Violent Kind

April 20, 2026May 7, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Stranger (1995): Kathy Comes Home

Matty dissects this Don Borchers-produced neo-western and reflects upon its kickboxing star’s moment in the sun.… Read More The Stranger (1995): Kathy Comes Home

January 12, 2022June 10, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Captured (1998): Character Car-nage

Matty buckles up for a dramatic thrill ride.… Read More Captured (1998): Character Car-nage

November 20, 2021April 30, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Meh-ighty Wings: Interceptor (1992)

Matty’s breath is not taken away by this airborne Die Hard variation. … Read More Meh-ighty Wings: Interceptor (1992)

August 16, 2021August 15, 2021 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Blast (1997) & Mean Guns (1997): Albert Pyun’s Jailhouse Rock

Matty looks back at the cult auteur’s time behind bars (so to speak). … Read More Blast (1997) & Mean Guns (1997): Albert Pyun’s Jailhouse Rock

December 18, 2020February 2, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Albert Pyun’s Nemesis Quartet: A Primer

Ahead of the forthcoming Pyun-produced fifth film, Matty looks back at the cult auteur’s first four robo-schlockers. … Read More Albert Pyun’s Nemesis Quartet: A Primer

August 14, 2017February 12, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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