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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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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

The Prophecy 3: The Ascent (2000) — Agnostic Front

Matty shrugs his shoulders and tries to make sense of the raging angel saga’s weakest entry. … Read More The Prophecy 3: The Ascent (2000) — Agnostic Front

May 11, 2021May 3, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Searching for Spooky in Spokane: The Ghosting (1992)

A rarity of a horror film that’s barely been seen in the last thirty years gives Dave the opportunity to tell you the fascinating story behind its path to creation.… Read More Searching for Spooky in Spokane: The Ghosting (1992)

May 9, 2021May 10, 2021 Dave Wain1 Comment

The End is the Beginning is the End: Mimic 2 (2001) & Mimic 3: Sentinel (2003)

Matty muses on the two straight-to-video sequels to Guillermo Del Toro’s Dimension-backed monster movie.… Read More The End is the Beginning is the End: Mimic 2 (2001) & Mimic 3: Sentinel (2003)

May 3, 2021May 1, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Midnight 2: Sex, Death & Videotape (1993) — Say It Ain’t (Rus)So

Matty briefly reflects on the legacy of Romero contemporary John Russo, and cautiously recommends his cheapjack sequel. … Read More Midnight 2: Sex, Death & Videotape (1993) — Say It Ain’t (Rus)So

April 29, 2021October 17, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Walken Tall: The Prophecy II (1998)

An excellent lead performance and brilliant supporting turn are the highlights of this sturdy follow up sez Matty.… Read More Walken Tall: The Prophecy II (1998)

April 21, 2021April 18, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Mine’s a Spirit: The Channeler (1991)

Dave packs a rucksack and takes a hike through the mountainous backwoods of Colorado for this subtle but satisfying chiller. … Read More Mine’s a Spirit: The Channeler (1991)

April 19, 2021August 30, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Wake in Fright: Kristine Peterson’s Deadly Dreams (1988)

Matty goes to bat for the accomplished debut feature of an underappreciated DTV auteur. … Read More Wake in Fright: Kristine Peterson’s Deadly Dreams (1988)

April 17, 2021October 14, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Survival of the Fittest: Natural Selection (1994)

After the dizzying heights of his ’80s successes, the ’90s saw Jack Sholder retreat to the small screen, where Dave unearths one of his best. … Read More Survival of the Fittest: Natural Selection (1994)

April 11, 2021March 28, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

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