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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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Lost Voyage (2001): I Like Big Boats and I Cannot Lie

Matty highly recommends UFO’s snazzy ship shocker. … Read More Lost Voyage (2001): I Like Big Boats and I Cannot Lie

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Ted Bundy (2002): Stop It You’re Killing Me

Matty looks back at Matthew Bright’s darkly comedic serial killer biopic.… Read More Ted Bundy (2002): Stop It You’re Killing Me

May 20, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Ed Gein (2000): Wisconsin Death Trip

Matty dissects a trendsetting serial killer biopic.… Read More Ed Gein (2000): Wisconsin Death Trip

March 29, 2025April 4, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blast (2004): Boom and Bust

Matty examines Anthony Hickox’s zestless and disappointing action flick. … Read More Blast (2004): Boom and Bust

July 11, 2022November 1, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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