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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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Spoiler (1998): Against the Clock

Produced by John Eyres. Directed by Jeff Burr. And starring Gary Daniels. If that doesn’t twist your arm, here’s Matty with why this brilliant sci-fi drama is worth seeking out.… Read More Spoiler (1998): Against the Clock

December 29, 2021October 12, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Conspiracy of Fear (1995): Eyres Supreme

One of the best from one of the greats, Matty dances with John Eyres’ diverting thriller. … Read More The Conspiracy of Fear (1995): Eyres Supreme

December 16, 2020October 14, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Straight to the Point: John Eyres’ Project Shadowchaser II (1994) & III (1995)

Matty sings the praises of the direct-to-video auteur’s no-nonsense sequels.… Read More Straight to the Point: John Eyres’ Project Shadowchaser II (1994) & III (1995)

December 8, 2020October 5, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Ultimate Desires (1991): Late Night Hokum, North American Style

Matty dissects Lloyd Simandl’s messy but engaging potboiler.… Read More Ultimate Desires (1991): Late Night Hokum, North American Style

December 6, 2020September 19, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Slow Burn (1989): Deep (Sleep) Cover

Matty probes John Eyres’ soporific crime thriller.… Read More Slow Burn (1989): Deep (Sleep) Cover

November 22, 2020July 16, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Monolith (1993): Who Do You Want to Be?

Matty gets to grips with John Eyres’ uneven sci-fi/action hybrid.… Read More Monolith (1993): Who Do You Want to Be?

September 21, 2020November 23, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Eyres’ Exorcism: Project Shadowchaser (1992)

Matty looks back at John Eyres’ iconic robo-sploiter and explores its significance within the helmer’s fimography.… Read More Eyres’ Exorcism: Project Shadowchaser (1992)

September 12, 2020October 5, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Blueprint – Absolution: The Journey (1997)

Matty contemplates this robust sci-fi flick’s place within David DeCoteau’s canon.… Read More The Blueprint – Absolution: The Journey (1997)

July 13, 2020April 19, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Revenger’s Tragedy: From Beyond the Grave (1996)

Plucked from the vault of dear ol’ Zombie Hamster, Matty takes a look at John Eyres’ rollicking, straight-to-video riff on Wes Craven’s Shocker: the surprisingly poignant From Beyond the Grave.… Read More Revenger’s Tragedy: From Beyond the Grave (1996)

January 1, 2020March 21, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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