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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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Slasher Hash: The Night Brings Charlie (1990)

A farcical but fantastically entertaining slasher, anyone? Dave heads to Florida to look at a rarely-seen slice of regional horror. Featuring an interview with scripter Bruce Carson! … Read More Slasher Hash: The Night Brings Charlie (1990)

July 19, 2021September 13, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Arrival (1991): Unidentified Flawed Object

Matty finds a few things of interest in David Schmoeller’s dud sci-shocker. … Read More The Arrival (1991): Unidentified Flawed Object

July 13, 2021March 12, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Estate of Decay: The Inheritor (1990)

Dave dons his woollies and braves the wintry wilds of Wisconsin for a barely seen horror movie from the producer of Hellraiser.… Read More Estate of Decay: The Inheritor (1990)

July 3, 2021May 31, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Atomic Dog (1998): Stay on the Porch

Man’s best friend? Pfft, more like Brian’s worst movie… Matty’s left barking with a rare dud from an Ozploitation master.… Read More Atomic Dog (1998): Stay on the Porch

June 23, 2021June 22, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Golden Nuggets: Curse of the Forty-Niner (2002)

Boilerplate? You betcha — but Matty thinks there’s still a lil’ value to John Carl Buechler’s cameo-strewn slasher flick. … Read More Golden Nuggets: Curse of the Forty-Niner (2002)

June 15, 2021January 16, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Carnival of Souls (1998): Grossman’s Ladder

Matty reflects upon the brief horror career of writer/director Adam Grossman and pays particularly close attention to his hugely underappreciated, Wes Craven-presented remake.… Read More Carnival of Souls (1998): Grossman’s Ladder

June 11, 2021November 24, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Tenney for your Thoughts: Soul of the Demon (1991)

Despite its derivative nature, Dave argues that Charles Lang’s excellent SOV flick warrants a little attention. … Read More Tenney for your Thoughts: Soul of the Demon (1991)

May 29, 2021May 29, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Getting Wasted: Look Who’s Toxic (1990)

Louis Mathew’s eco-horror fails in the icky, sticky gloop department, but Dave still considers it to be worth your time. … Read More Getting Wasted: Look Who’s Toxic (1990)

May 21, 2021October 9, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Granny (1995): Head of the Family

Matty salutes Luca Bercovici’s crazy horror comedy. … Read More The Granny (1995): Head of the Family

May 15, 2021November 24, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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