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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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Deadly Dancer (1990): Do the Hustle

Dave takes in some jammin’ dance moves courtesy of AIP, with first-hand memories provided by actor Walter Cox.… Read More Deadly Dancer (1990): Do the Hustle

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 Dave Wain1 Comment

Feeling the Heat: The Hostage (1998)

By the end of the ’90s, director Bryan Todd had switched his attention from sci-fi to action. Dave got in touch with the filmmaker again to find out why. … Read More Feeling the Heat: The Hostage (1998)

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Go West: The P.A.C.K. (1997)

Dave’s down in Alabama with some aliens, Red West, and a script from David A. Prior. … Read More Go West: The P.A.C.K. (1997)

January 30, 2022January 30, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Helmet Cool: Dark Rider (1991)

Dave dishes up another serving of AIP goodness, with this stunt-laden, small-town surprise. … Read More Helmet Cool: Dark Rider (1991)

May 5, 2021January 9, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Surly Larry & Mo: The Death Merchant (1991)

Dave checks out the other film from the early ’90s that features Lawrence Tierney and a shootout in an abandoned warehouse.… Read More Surly Larry & Mo: The Death Merchant (1991)

April 27, 2021January 9, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Prior, But No Conviction: Lock ‘n’ Load (1990)

Dave taps into another AIP film, albeit one that fails to live up to the company’s promise of ‘Action’.… Read More Prior, But No Conviction: Lock ‘n’ Load (1990)

March 18, 2021April 24, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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