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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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The Conspiracy of Fear (1995): Eyres Supreme

One of the best from one of the greats, Matty dances with John Eyres’ diverting thriller. … Read More The Conspiracy of Fear (1995): Eyres Supreme

December 16, 2020October 14, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 008 – AIP Reborn!

The eighth episode of mine and Dave’s creature feature podcast is now live. … Read More Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 008 – AIP Reborn!

April 1, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Militia (2000): Character, Excitement & Slickly Utilised Stock Footage

Matty gives some love to Jim Wynorski’s thrilling cut of B-action.… Read More Militia (2000): Character, Excitement & Slickly Utilised Stock Footage

March 31, 2020August 9, 2022 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Cops & Werewolves: A Full Eclipse (1993) Retrospective with Director Anthony Hickox

A slightly reworked version of Matty’s archival 2014 chat with helmer Anthony Hickox, who dishes the dirt on his ace action horror hybrid Full Eclipse, and several other lesser discussed titles from his resume.… Read More Cops & Werewolves: A Full Eclipse (1993) Retrospective with Director Anthony Hickox

March 8, 2020June 12, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Cut-price Action Fluff: Escape Under Pressure (2000)

Matty’s words on Escape Under Pressure: a two star time-killer from the prolific Unified Film Organization (UFO). … Read More Cut-price Action Fluff: Escape Under Pressure (2000)

March 3, 2020July 21, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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