Handgun (1994): Like Quentin, Only Cheaper
Matty’s stuck in the middle with Whitney Ransick’s so-so Tarantino cash-in. … Read More Handgun (1994): Like Quentin, Only Cheaper
Tag: Comedy
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
The Schlock Pit 