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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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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

To Catch a Yeti (1995): Sprat Out of Hell

The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Fight Club, Black Dog, Roadie – rock warbler Meat Loaf had a wealth of fine films to his credit. And then, as Dave discovers, there was this tedious family flick… … Read More To Catch a Yeti (1995): Sprat Out of Hell

July 20, 2023July 22, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Father and Scout (1994): Bob’s Your Uncle

Bob Saget was so unknown in the U.K. that he barely made the cover of Father and Scout’s VHS release. However, as Dave reckons, it’s because of him that this made-for-TV family flick is so palatable.… Read More Father and Scout (1994): Bob’s Your Uncle

July 14, 2023July 13, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Rocket Boys: Once in a Blue Moon (1995)

Dave ponders why this classy family flick hasn’t become a fixture of everyone’s childhood. Featuring a few quick words with writer-director Philip Spink!… Read More Rocket Boys: Once in a Blue Moon (1995)

July 5, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Josh and S.A.M. (1993): Baby Driver

A healthy budget and a wide release doesn’t necessarily equate to cinematic infamy, as Dave discovers with this misfiring family flick.… Read More Josh and S.A.M. (1993): Baby Driver

July 1, 2023July 2, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Kid Cop (1996): Tot Fuzz

Pierre David’s sole foray into family fare gets the once over from Dave. Featuring a few words with scripter Michael Barmish! … Read More Kid Cop (1996): Tot Fuzz

June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

King For a Day: The Midas Touch (1997)

Dave checks out former Empire/Full Moon regular Peter Manoogian’s final collaboration with Charles Band.… Read More King For a Day: The Midas Touch (1997)

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 Dave Wain3 Comments

Troll (1986): He’s With the Band

While not the biggest fan of the film itself, Matty looks back at an important title in the Empire Pictures library. … Read More Troll (1986): He’s With the Band

January 8, 2023April 5, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Monster Mash: Frankenstein and Me (1996)

Dave cuddles up to a heart-warming family film that’s now all but forgotten.… Read More Monster Mash: Frankenstein and Me (1996)

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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