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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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Styx (2001) Nix Duff Crime Pix

Matty’s notes on an attention-holding heist caper. … Read More Styx (2001) Nix Duff Crime Pix

June 18, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Ex (1996): Crimes of Passion

Matty professes his (obsessive and murderous) love for Mark L. Lester’s thrilling Fatal Attraction variation.     … Read More The Ex (1996): Crimes of Passion

June 8, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Thief of Hearts: The Stickup (2002)

Rowdy Herrington’s sturdy crime caper both stands and delivers, says Matty.… Read More Thief of Hearts: The Stickup (2002)

April 15, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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, 2025May 8, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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