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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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The Possession of Michael D. (1995): Conjured!

Before box office success rendered everything that came before it moot, Dave checks out the ostracised step-brother to a modern-day horror behemoth.… Read More The Possession of Michael D. (1995): Conjured!

June 11, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Dupe de Ville: Vanishing Point (1997)

The critics had their knives ready for this remake of a cult classic. But as Dave finds out, they never liked the original all that much anyway…… Read More Dupe de Ville: Vanishing Point (1997)

May 26, 2023June 13, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

An Office and a Spy: The Tower (1993)

Dave fires up a much-maligned Fox Original and discovers that it’s a stylish slice of dystopia.… Read More An Office and a Spy: The Tower (1993)

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Bit of a Drag: Just One Of The Girls (1993)

Dave thinks this Corey Haim genderswap comedy could have done with more sass. … Read More Bit of a Drag: Just One Of The Girls (1993)

April 12, 2022September 8, 2023 Dave WainLeave 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

W.E.I.R.D. World (1995): Malone-O-Vision

Matty explores one of genre TV’s most interesting what-could’ve-beens. Featuring a few quick words with writer and producer A.L. Katz!… Read More W.E.I.R.D. World (1995): Malone-O-Vision

May 19, 2021July 26, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Bruce Almighty: Tornado! (1996)

You won’t be blown away but there’s plenty of charm to this small screen mockbuster, says Matty. … Read More Bruce Almighty: Tornado! (1996)

November 8, 2020November 8, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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