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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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Cozzies at the Ready: Bikini Hoe-Down (1997) & Bikini Traffic School (1997)

Matty gets fruity with a pair of Royal Oaks T&A capers.… Read More Cozzies at the Ready: Bikini Hoe-Down (1997) & Bikini Traffic School (1997)

April 8, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Moon in Scorpio (1987): These Tides They Are a-Changin’

Matty looks back at Gary Graver’s much-maligned sea slasher and maps out a making that was far from plain sailing…… Read More Moon in Scorpio (1987): These Tides They Are a-Changin’

August 17, 2024August 16, 2024 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Critical Mass (2001): Yippee-Ki-Ray, Motherf*cker!

Matty has a rollickin’ good time with Fred Olen Ray’s solid Die Hard spin. … Read More Critical Mass (2001): Yippee-Ki-Ray, Motherf*cker!

April 8, 2024April 21, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blu-Ray Review: Scream Queen Hot Tub Party (1991)

Matty checks out a welcome upgrade of a historically important B-movie bonanza. … Read More Blu-Ray Review: Scream Queen Hot Tub Party (1991)

October 17, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Girls, Ghouls, Giggles: Sorority House Massacre II (1990), Evil Toons (1992) & Hard to Die (1990)

Matty waxes poetic about three similar films by two B-movie masters. … Read More Girls, Ghouls, Giggles: Sorority House Massacre II (1990), Evil Toons (1992) & Hard to Die (1990)

September 30, 2023December 13, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Alienator (1990): The Babe Who Fell to Earth

Matty surrenders to the charms of Fred Olen Ray’s compelling sci-fi action quickie. … Read More Alienator (1990): The Babe Who Fell to Earth

June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Active Stealth (1999): Top Gun

Featuring a few words with the director himself, Matty spotlights Fred Olen Ray’s ace military hardware actioner. … Read More Active Stealth (1999): Top Gun

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

In Bed with Fred: Inner Sanctum (1991), Mind Twister (1993), Possessed by the Night (1994) & Inner Sanctum II (1994)

Featuring commentary by the B-movie titan himself, Matty profiles the first four erotic thrillers directed by the mighty Fred Olen Ray.… Read More In Bed with Fred: Inner Sanctum (1991), Mind Twister (1993), Possessed by the Night (1994) & Inner Sanctum II (1994)

January 28, 2023February 2, 2023 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Subletting: Counter Measures (1998)

You might double take, but Matty thinks Fred Olen Ray’s slick action caper is more than your usual carbon copy follow-up… Especially when it isn’t even a sequel!… Read More Subletting: Counter Measures (1998)

October 19, 2022April 10, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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