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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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Venom (2005): Reborn on the Bayou

Matty spotlights a serviceable mid-’00s slasher by a filmmaker seemingly working through something.… Read More Venom (2005): Reborn on the Bayou

May 20, 2022May 19, 2022 Matty Budrewicz5 Comments

The Prophecy 3: The Ascent (2000) — Agnostic Front

Matty shrugs his shoulders and tries to make sense of the raging angel saga’s weakest entry. … Read More The Prophecy 3: The Ascent (2000) — Agnostic Front

May 11, 2021May 3, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The End is the Beginning is the End: Mimic 2 (2001) & Mimic 3: Sentinel (2003)

Matty muses on the two straight-to-video sequels to Guillermo Del Toro’s Dimension-backed monster movie.… Read More The End is the Beginning is the End: Mimic 2 (2001) & Mimic 3: Sentinel (2003)

May 3, 2021May 1, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Walken Tall: The Prophecy II (1998)

An excellent lead performance and brilliant supporting turn are the highlights of this sturdy follow up sez Matty.… Read More Walken Tall: The Prophecy II (1998)

April 21, 2021April 18, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Adrenalin: Fear the Rush (1996) – A Superlative Surge of Pyun

Matty tells you why you need this nightmarish sci-shocker in your life.… Read More Adrenalin: Fear the Rush (1996) – A Superlative Surge of Pyun

June 23, 2020October 10, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Bad Angels Wear Black: The Prophecy (1995)

Matty takes a quick look at the ace first film in a DTV institution. … Read More Bad Angels Wear Black: The Prophecy (1995)

March 21, 2020April 18, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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