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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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Rocky Descent: Angel Flight Down (1996)

Sure, it’s standard ‘movie of the week’ boob tube fare – but Dave is contentedly appreciative of this true story. … Read More Rocky Descent: Angel Flight Down (1996)

November 26, 2021 Dave Wain2 Comments

Career Girl: Smooth Operator (1995)

Dave heads down to the gym to watch Doug Jeffery seduce career-minded – and one-time Obama date – Megan Hughes.… Read More Career Girl: Smooth Operator (1995)

November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Highway to Dwell: Tollbooth (1994)

Dave checks into the Florida village of Islamorada to watch Fairuza Balk and Lenny von Dohlen go full-on quirky.… Read More Highway to Dwell: Tollbooth (1994)

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Hump Day: The Hunchback (1997)

Hell’s bells! Matty can’t look away from Peter Medak’s car crash adaptation of a literary classic. … Read More Hump Day: The Hunchback (1997)

September 29, 2021June 15, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Wildfire 7: The Inferno (2002) — Charred For Life

Matty burns out with this terrible TV movie. … Read More Wildfire 7: The Inferno (2002) — Charred For Life

August 2, 2021July 29, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Tomorrow Man (2000/2002): Apologies in Advance

A few words from Matty on Doug Campbell’s thoughtful sci-fi drama. … Read More The Tomorrow Man (2000/2002): Apologies in Advance

July 5, 2021January 29, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Buried Vendetta: Eyes of the Prey (1992)

Dave delves deep into his bag obscurities to unearth the best rape-revenge movie you’ve never seen, and meets the director in the process. … Read More Buried Vendetta: Eyes of the Prey (1992)

June 21, 2021June 20, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Specimen (1996): Burning Youth

Matty is quietly impressed by a pleasingly low-key sci-fi item. … Read More Specimen (1996): Burning Youth

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Matt LeBlanc is Waiting, Lookin’ Italian (1994)

… Look-in’ I-talian. Matty casts his eye over a rare misfire from director Guy Magar. … Read More Matt LeBlanc is Waiting, Lookin’ Italian (1994)

April 25, 2021April 10, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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