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The Vindicator (1986): Proto Paul & Temu Cronenberg

Matty picks apart a sci-fi actioner that’s intriguing in genesis and concept but clunky in execution.  … Read More The Vindicator (1986): Proto Paul & Temu Cronenberg

November 17, 2025November 21, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Cursed (1990): Faith-ing the Facts

Matty gives the nod to an oddball Canadian chiller worth seeking out. … Read More Cursed (1990): Faith-ing the Facts

March 20, 2025March 14, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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

Ripper (2001): Jacking Off

Matty dissects a slick but frustratingly po-faced slasher flick with delusions of grandeur. … Read More Ripper (2001): Jacking Off

October 5, 2023 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

The Intruder Within (1981): Alien Elegy

Matty unearths a small screen sci-fi horror and chronicles the heartbreakingly short lives of its three key creatives. … Read More The Intruder Within (1981): Alien Elegy

November 20, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Neighbor (1993): Knock Knock

Dave digs the patented Pierre David thriller formula, and he reckons this early outing ranks among the busy mogul’s best. … Read More The Neighbor (1993): Knock Knock

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Johnny Skidmarks (1998): What’s in a Name?

If you can get past the unappealing title, Matty thinks you’ll get a kick out of this offbeat killer thriller.… Read More Johnny Skidmarks (1998): What’s in a Name?

August 8, 2022November 8, 2022 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Don’t Mind Me: Memory Run (1995)

Matty takes a look at a middling sci-fi action flick that could have been something special. … Read More Don’t Mind Me: Memory Run (1995)

July 31, 2022February 7, 2025 Matty Budrewicz4 Comments

The Clown at Midnight (1998): No Laughing Matter

Matty looks back at a pleasingly chilly slasher throwback. … Read More The Clown at Midnight (1998): No Laughing Matter

April 26, 2022July 31, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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