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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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Pterodactyl (2005): Keep Your Pecker Up

Matty is left exhausted by a rare misfire from Marks Lester and Sevi. … Read More Pterodactyl (2005): Keep Your Pecker Up

March 25, 2022February 4, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blu-Ray Review: Angel Eyes (1993)

Matty thinks Retromedia’s swanky new disc of Gary Graver’s salacious shocker is well worth picking up. … Read More Blu-Ray Review: Angel Eyes (1993)

March 21, 2022June 21, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Lurking Fear (1994): Subterranean Full Moon Blues

Matty explores a compelling Full Moon flick that’s lumbered with a poor reputation. … Read More Lurking Fear (1994): Subterranean Full Moon Blues

March 5, 2022February 24, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Fear 2: Halloween Night (1999) — DellaMorty Dellamore

Could be better, could be worse. Matty settles down for an evening of serviceable slasher hijinks. … Read More The Fear 2: Halloween Night (1999) — DellaMorty Dellamore

February 21, 2022January 3, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Garden of Evil (1998): In-a-Malcolm-Da-Vida

Matty tends to a truly (plant) potty offering from director James D.R. Hickox.… Read More Garden of Evil (1998): In-a-Malcolm-Da-Vida

February 13, 2022November 26, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Dress For Success: I’m Dangerous Tonight (1990)

Matty looks back at Tobe Hooper’s made-for-TV chiller. … Read More Dress For Success: I’m Dangerous Tonight (1990)

February 5, 2022February 5, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Tomb Raider: Playroom (1990)

Matty digs up a forgotten shocker from the co-producers of A Nightmare on Elm Street, the director of Dr. Giggles, and, erm, Jackie Earle Haley.… Read More Tomb Raider: Playroom (1990)

January 24, 2022February 2, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Wasp Woman (1995): A Sting in the Tale

Matty looks back at Jim Wynorski’s snazzy remake of a classic Corman B(ee)-movie. … Read More The Wasp Woman (1995): A Sting in the Tale

January 20, 2022April 29, 2025 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Wicked Little Bugger: Daddy’s Girl (1996)

Matty takes a look at an amusing time-killer and ponders its place within its maker’s small but satisfying directorial resume.
… Read More Wicked Little Bugger: Daddy’s Girl (1996)

January 6, 2022April 30, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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