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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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Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993) — Knocking One Out

Matty trades blows with a solid cut of Bolo Yeung-sploitation from producer Alan Amiel and pseudonymously credited helmer Robert Ginty. … Read More Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993) — Knocking One Out

March 9, 2022March 5, 2022 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

Mad As Hell: Where Sleeping Dogs Lie (1991)

Dave ventures into one of L.A.’s Historic-Cultural Monuments and decides that it’s the saving grace for an otherwise disappointing thriller. … Read More Mad As Hell: Where Sleeping Dogs Lie (1991)

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

White Light (1991): Throwing Shade

Dave heads to Toronto where Martin Kove is trying to solve a case about a mysterious woman who he saw when he popped up to heaven.… Read More White Light (1991): Throwing Shade

December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Electric Dreams: Sam Irvin Talks Guilty As Charged (1991)

Dave gets on the blower to the always delightful Sam Irvin for the scoop on his deliriously droll debut.… Read More Electric Dreams: Sam Irvin Talks Guilty As Charged (1991)

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Crash Dive (1996): Giz a Sub

Matty explores the impact of Andrew Stevens’ trendsetting action potboiler.… Read More Crash Dive (1996): Giz a Sub

October 7, 2021April 16, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Harvest (1992): You Gotta Be Kidneying Me

Matty dissects David Marconi’s tasty B-thriller. … Read More The Harvest (1992): You Gotta Be Kidneying Me

September 25, 2021April 8, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Sexual Response (1992): Edging with Ashok and Shannon

Matty’s left unsatisfied by a Shannon Tweed erotic thriller that’s all build up, no release. … Read More Sexual Response (1992): Edging with Ashok and Shannon

May 7, 2021March 27, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Leather Jackets (1991): Love Story?

Dave takes a look at the sole directorial gig of Londoner Lee Drysdale, and discovers a few layers buried beneath its generic home video façade.… Read More Leather Jackets (1991): Love Story?

May 1, 2021October 9, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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