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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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Grand Slam (1990): Double Fault

Enduring a tough time in the ratings, CBS pinned a fair bit of hope on an action comedy series and its feature length pilot. Dave takes a look at what happened…… Read More Grand Slam (1990): Double Fault

July 10, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Armed and Innocent (1994): Young Gun

Dave checks out a sturdy made-for-TV message movie that’s buoyed by two very different stars. … Read More Armed and Innocent (1994): Young Gun

April 28, 2023April 27, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Kiss Me a Killer: In the Company of Darkness (1993)

Dave is riveted by one of the best small screen serial killer flicks of the ‘90s. … Read More Kiss Me a Killer: In the Company of Darkness (1993)

February 15, 2023February 13, 2023 Dave Wain3 Comments

The Darker Side of Terror (1979): Forster²

Featuring a cool early FX gag by John Carl Buechler, Matty savours Gus Trikonis’ arresting small screen creeper.… Read More The Darker Side of Terror (1979): Forster²

February 5, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Judgment Day: The John List Story (1993) — How to (Almost) Get Away With Murder

Dave looks back at Robert Blake’s chillingly prescient return to acting.… Read More Judgment Day: The John List Story (1993) — How to (Almost) Get Away With Murder

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Fighter Pilot: Irresistible Force (1993)

Everyone loves Cynthia Rothrock. Well, everyone except CBS as Dave discovers with this look at Lady Dragon’s failed dalliance with primetime TV. Featuring an interview with scripter Carleton Eastlake!… Read More Fighter Pilot: Irresistible Force (1993)

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 Dave Wain1 Comment

The Fire Next Time (1993): The Escape From Wrath

Dave recalls an old chat with Tom McLoughlin and discovers the helmer’s lengthy telepic about climate change is terrifying in its prophecy.… Read More The Fire Next Time (1993): The Escape From Wrath

September 23, 2022October 3, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Wes Craven’s Chiller (1985): Ice to See You, to See You…

Matty revisits a satisfying made-for-TV horror flick from the late, great fright master.… Read More Wes Craven’s Chiller (1985): Ice to See You, to See You…

August 4, 2022August 1, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Small Screen Spectre: The Uninvited (1996)

Tobe or not Tobe? Dave’s a little Hoopered out by a TV movie that has designs on imitating a genre classic. … Read More Small Screen Spectre: The Uninvited (1996)

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

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