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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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Digging the Grave: Cemetery High (1988)

Gorman Bechard thought he was making Assault of the Killer Bimbos (1988). After viewing the footage, Charles Band told him otherwise. Dave recounts the sorry saga of ‘Teenage Slasher Sluts’, and wonders if there’s some wheat among the chaff after all. … Read More Digging the Grave: Cemetery High (1988)

December 1, 2024May 12, 2025 Dave Wain3 Comments

Trick or Treats (1982): Mischief Night

From pitch to poster, Gary Graver’s slasher satire seemed destined for success. However, as Dave details, the film was massacred by critics and nearly bankrupted its creator…… Read More Trick or Treats (1982): Mischief Night

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 Dave Wain1 Comment

Deceit (1990): sex fiends, lies, and videotapes

Matty gets weird with Albert Pyun’s kooky sci-fi chamber piece. … Read More Deceit (1990): sex fiends, lies, and videotapes

May 13, 2024January 19, 2026 Matty Budrewicz3 Comments

The Lost Empire (1984): The Shape of Jims to Come

Matty revisits the directorial debut of the mighty Jim Wynorski and finds it almost as well-developed as the chests of its starlets. … Read More The Lost Empire (1984): The Shape of Jims to Come

January 15, 2024 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Blu-Ray Review: Scream Queen Hot Tub Party (1991)

Matty checks out a welcome upgrade of a historically important B-movie bonanza. … Read More Blu-Ray Review: Scream Queen Hot Tub Party (1991)

October 17, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Girls, Ghouls, Giggles: Sorority House Massacre II (1990), Evil Toons (1992) & Hard to Die (1990)

Matty waxes poetic about three similar films by two B-movie masters. … Read More Girls, Ghouls, Giggles: Sorority House Massacre II (1990), Evil Toons (1992) & Hard to Die (1990)

September 30, 2023December 13, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Fact & Fiction: Caught Up (1998)

Matty shines a light on one of ’90s B-cinema’s most endearing — yet maddeningly forgotten — Quentin Tarantino take-offs.… Read More Fact & Fiction: Caught Up (1998)

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Brain Smasher… A Love Story (1993): No Trouble in Little Pyunville

Matty kicks back with one of the late, great Albert Pyun’s finest — and happiest — productions. … Read More Brain Smasher… A Love Story (1993): No Trouble in Little Pyunville

September 1, 2023January 30, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Taking Over the Asylum: The Nutt House (1992)

Its pedigree alone is the stuff cult films are made of. However, as Dave explains, this dismal comedy is farcical for all the wrong reasons…… Read More Taking Over the Asylum: The Nutt House (1992)

July 22, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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