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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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Fangtasm — Subspecies IV: Bloodstorm (1998) & Subspecies V: Bloodrise (2023)

Matty yaps on Ted Nicolaou’s brilliant sequel-prequel combo and ponders their relationship with another iconic horror franchise…… Read More Fangtasm — Subspecies IV: Bloodstorm (1998) & Subspecies V: Bloodrise (2023)

February 21, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

No Contest II (1996): No Dice, Sad Face

It’s a struggle for sure, but Matty reckons there are a few points of note in this otherwise dud sequel. … Read More No Contest II (1996): No Dice, Sad Face

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Roddy Comes Out to Play: Jungleground (1995)

Matty takes a look at a sturdy Canadian action caper starring The Rowdy One. … Read More Roddy Comes Out to Play: Jungleground (1995)

June 8, 2025June 7, 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

Federal Protection (2002): Can I Get a Witness?!

Matty rhapsodizes about another spirited Armand Assante-starring caper from the late, great Anthony Hickox. … Read More Federal Protection (2002): Can I Get a Witness?!

January 12, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Last Run (2001): Second Wind

Matty gives the thumbs up to a rollicking spy caper from the sorely missed Anthony Hickox.… Read More Last Run (2001): Second Wind

November 25, 2024March 31, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Falcon Down (2001): Jumble Jet

Matty kills some time with Phillip J. Roth’s just about passable military hardware caper. … Read More Falcon Down (2001): Jumble Jet

August 26, 2024July 17, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Eternal (1998): Chris Me, I’m Irish

If you’re in the mood for a strange one, Matty reckons that Michael Almereyda’s Walken-starring mummy flick is just the ticket. … Read More The Eternal (1998): Chris Me, I’m Irish

March 25, 2023March 13, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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