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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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Little by Little: Leapin’ Leprechauns! (1995) & Leapin’ Leprechauns 2 (1996)

Matty chugs a Guinness in honour of Ted Nicolaou’s whimsical Moonbeam twofer. … Read More Little by Little: Leapin’ Leprechauns! (1995) & Leapin’ Leprechauns 2 (1996)

November 27, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Dragonworld (1994): Toasty Warm

Matty hails a family flick that meets two important criteria: top-notch Nicolaou and top-notch Moonbeam. … Read More Dragonworld (1994): Toasty Warm

November 14, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Flipping the Switch: Remote (1993)

Matty pinpoints the good and bad in Ted Nicolaou’s so-so kids’ flick. … Read More Flipping the Switch: Remote (1993)

October 15, 2025October 14, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

A Bark From Beyond: My Magic Dog (1997)

Dave raids the Royal Oaks kennels for a lil’ haunting by hound. … Read More A Bark From Beyond: My Magic Dog (1997)

October 2, 2025October 4, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Salt Water Moose (1996): A Deer Friend

Dave settles down for some wholesome family entertainment featuring an unlikely animal subject.… Read More Salt Water Moose (1996): A Deer Friend

September 15, 2025September 18, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter (1995) – Family Hair-Looms

Corey Michael Eubanks is more used to hair-raising stunts than hair-laden cryptids, but Dave reckons his PM Entertainment kiddie caper is still a passable lark. … Read More Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter (1995) – Family Hair-Looms

August 29, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Short Ends: The Films of Charles B. Pierce

Welcome to Short Ends. Quick (ish) reviews of a handful (ish) of movies. Sometimes connected by a theme, sometimes not. In this second instalment, Dave charts the career of Charles B. Pierce and wonders whether he’s an unappreciated auteur or a hack who got lucky.… Read More Short Ends: The Films of Charles B. Pierce

August 4, 2025November 28, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Short Ends: A Charles Band Film

Welcome to Short Ends. Quick (ish) reviews of a handful (ish) of movies. Sometimes connected by a theme, sometimes not. In this debut instalment, Matty delivers a potted history of Full Moon boss Charles Band’s ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s directorial assignments. … Read More Short Ends: A Charles Band Film

June 29, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Vulcan (1997): A Strange New World

Dave checks out a rare family friendly flick from Filipino master Cirio Santiago.… Read More Vulcan (1997): A Strange New World

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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