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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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Stalker (1998): Affair Trial

Dave’s crouching down behind the bins in order to catch a glimpse of Marc S. Grenier’s satisfying feature debut. … Read More Stalker (1998): Affair Trial

January 4, 2022January 4, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Payback (1995): Noir 101

Diners, dames, and deception — Matty dissects Anthony Hickox’s steamy thriller and explores its place within its maker’s oeuvre.… Read More Payback (1995): Noir 101

August 12, 2021June 5, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Setting Yourself Up: The Big Fall (1997)

Bungeeing with Bogey. Dave speaks to screenwriter William Applegate about the time PM Entertainment made a neo-noir. Not that they knew much about it…… Read More Setting Yourself Up: The Big Fall (1997)

April 15, 2021July 3, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Survival of the Fittest: Natural Selection (1994)

After the dizzying heights of his ’80s successes, the ’90s saw Jack Sholder retreat to the small screen, where Dave unearths one of his best. … Read More Survival of the Fittest: Natural Selection (1994)

April 11, 2021March 28, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Consenting Adults: Jailbait (1993)

Dave discovers that Rafal Zielinski’s Donald P. Borchers-produced film is less about holding your nose, and more about holding your own.… Read More Consenting Adults: Jailbait (1993)

February 20, 2021February 15, 2021 Dave Wain1 Comment

Starry Starry Sight: Sam Irvin Talks Acting on Impulse (1993)

Dave chats to director Sam Irvin about the making of his riotous comedy-thriller, and how he assembled such a star-studded ensemble. … Read More Starry Starry Sight: Sam Irvin Talks Acting on Impulse (1993)

February 8, 2021January 29, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

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