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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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Star-Spangled Shocker: A Leftie Limey Reflects on Uncle Sam (1996)

Matty explains why William Lustig’s Larry Cohen-penned slasher is now more relevant than ever. … Read More Star-Spangled Shocker: A Leftie Limey Reflects on Uncle Sam (1996)

July 4, 2020July 4, 2021 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Vampirella (1996): A Fang-Bangin’ Good Time

Matty bows down before Jim Wynorski’s rollicking comic book adap. … Read More Vampirella (1996): A Fang-Bangin’ Good Time

June 30, 2020April 8, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Adrenalin: Fear the Rush (1996) – A Superlative Surge of Pyun

Matty tells you why you need this nightmarish sci-shocker in your life.… Read More Adrenalin: Fear the Rush (1996) – A Superlative Surge of Pyun

June 23, 2020October 10, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

A Schmoellerian Affair: Thoughts on Puppet Master (1989)

Matty explores the resounding influence of director David Schmoeller on the first film in Full Moon’s iconic series. … Read More A Schmoellerian Affair: Thoughts on Puppet Master (1989)

June 20, 2020July 1, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Banned & Binned: Rediscovering Curfew (1989)

From the vault of Zombie Hamster: Matty argues the case for a little-seen shocker ripe for rediscovery.… Read More Banned & Binned: Rediscovering Curfew (1989)

June 13, 2020June 13, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Fractured (2013): Chunks of Greatness, Pieces of ‘Meh’

Matty puts Adam Gierasch and Jace Anderson’s flawed shocker under the microscope.… Read More Fractured (2013): Chunks of Greatness, Pieces of ‘Meh’

June 7, 2020June 7, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Scarecrows (1988): Field of Screams

Matty reflects on William Wesley’s still underrated hair-raiser.… Read More Scarecrows (1988): Field of Screams

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

DeCoteau By Torchlight III: Blonde Heaven (1995)

Matty savours David DeCoteau’s scintillating slice of horrotica. … Read More DeCoteau By Torchlight III: Blonde Heaven (1995)

May 25, 2020November 7, 2021 Matty Budrewicz3 Comments

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Lone Wolf (1988)?

Matty looks back at a peach of a werewolf movie with its director John Callas.… Read More Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Lone Wolf (1988)?

May 22, 2020May 23, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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