Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 007 – The Auteurs
The seventh episode of mine and Dave’s creature feature podcast is now live. … Read More Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 007 – The Auteurs
Tag: Horror
Ruminatin’ on Raptor (2001)
Matty takes a moment to mull over Jim Wynorski’s much derided dino-schlocker, looking at its place within the Carnosaur series and contextualising the film as part of its maker’s resume.… Read More Ruminatin’ on Raptor (2001)
Puppet on a Shoestring: Andrew Jones talks Robert the Doll
‘There’s a new Puppet Master in town’ screams the cheeky tagline from the third Robert the Doll movie; ironically, Andrew Jones may well be the natural successor to Charles Band, and here he tells Dave about his love for Full Moon and how anonymity suits him just fine.… Read More Puppet on a Shoestring: Andrew Jones talks Robert the Doll
Bit Parts & Social Comment: A Look Back at Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence (1993)
Matty revisits William Lustig and Joel Soisson’s much-maligned Maniac Cop 3, an unheralded gem of a sequel that’s part B-movie thrills and part social commentary.… Read More Bit Parts & Social Comment: A Look Back at Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence (1993)
Revenger’s Tragedy: From Beyond the Grave (1996)
Plucked from the vault of dear ol’ Zombie Hamster, Matty takes a look at John Eyres’ rollicking, straight-to-video riff on Wes Craven’s Shocker: the surprisingly poignant From Beyond the Grave.… Read More Revenger’s Tragedy: From Beyond the Grave (1996)
Requiem For a Bad Guy: Dr. Viallini & Metamorphosis: The Alien Factor (1990)
Matty casts his eye over Glenn Takakjian’s icky sci-fi horror, and the sharp-suited bad guy at its gooey centre. This one’s for you, Dr. V!… Read More Requiem For a Bad Guy: Dr. Viallini & Metamorphosis: The Alien Factor (1990)
The Junkyard Vault
DTV Junkyard: Bastion of the maligned and champion of the neglected. With a clear remit that stipulates no screeners, no favours, and no kowtowing to film companies, the Junkyard was established in January 2015 to provide spin-free opinion on the UK’s direct-to-video industry. Here’s a handy index to discover each of the 327 schlocky delights… Read More The Junkyard Vault
Let’s Talk About The Mangler (1995)
As he waits for Scream Factory’s swanky new Blu-ray release to show up, Matty kicks back and extols the virtues of Tobe Hooper’s much-maligned schlocker. … Read More Let’s Talk About The Mangler (1995)
DVD Review: Braxton Butcher (2015)
Out on UK DVD this week, Dave goes wild for a hip indie scare-show. … Read More DVD Review: Braxton Butcher (2015)
The Schlock Pit 