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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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Deep Sleep (1990): Family Ties

Dave shines a light on a compelling Canadian drama. Featuring an interview with writer/director Patricia Gruben! … Read More Deep Sleep (1990): Family Ties

March 31, 2023April 2, 2023 Dave Wain3 Comments

Hollywood Confidential (1997): Off the Record and Very Hush-Hush.

Dave takes a look at a solid telepic and traces the career of its writer, Anthony Yerkovich: a talent whose stabs at small and big screen success didn’t always work out.… Read More Hollywood Confidential (1997): Off the Record and Very Hush-Hush.

March 15, 2023March 16, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Kiss Me a Killer: In the Company of Darkness (1993)

Dave is riveted by one of the best small screen serial killer flicks of the ‘90s. … Read More Kiss Me a Killer: In the Company of Darkness (1993)

February 15, 2023February 13, 2023 Dave Wain3 Comments

Judgment Day: The John List Story (1993) — How to (Almost) Get Away With Murder

Dave looks back at Robert Blake’s chillingly prescient return to acting.… Read More Judgment Day: The John List Story (1993) — How to (Almost) Get Away With Murder

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Doom Asylum: Exiled in America (1992)

Dave continues his look at the work of Paul Leder by examining the writer/producer/director’s reunion with fellow B-movie veteran, William W. Norton. … Read More Doom Asylum: Exiled in America (1992)

January 22, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Goin’ to Chicago (1990): Home Sweet Home

Dave continues his dive into Paul Leder’s work with a look at arguably the most personal film of the writer/producer/director’s career.… Read More Goin’ to Chicago (1990): Home Sweet Home

December 7, 2022February 2, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Twenty Dollar Star (1990): Leder of the Pack

A stalwart of the independent movie scene for three decades, Dave’s decided it’s time Paul Leder finally gets the recognition he deserves — and where better to start than with this barely acknowledged masterpiece? Featuring a few quick words with actress Rebecca Holden.… Read More Twenty Dollar Star (1990): Leder of the Pack

November 30, 2022December 17, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Cold Sweat (1993): Stranger Things

Matty is hot for one of Shannon Tweed’s oddest star vehicles. … Read More Cold Sweat (1993): Stranger Things

November 28, 2022May 23, 2025 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Detour (1990): A Wrong Turn

Dave charts the fascinating history of a barely-seen remake of a noir classic.… Read More Detour (1990): A Wrong Turn

November 22, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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