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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.

Tag: Horror

The Borrower (1991): How to Get a Head in La-La Land

Matty ponders on John McNaughton’s lively sci-shocker and its satirical sense of place. … Read More The Borrower (1991): How to Get a Head in La-La Land

April 24, 2025April 28, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Ed Gein (2000): Wisconsin Death Trip

Matty dissects a trendsetting serial killer biopic.… Read More Ed Gein (2000): Wisconsin Death Trip

March 29, 2025April 4, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Cursed (1990): Faith-ing the Facts

Matty gives the nod to an oddball Canadian chiller worth seeking out. … Read More Cursed (1990): Faith-ing the Facts

March 20, 2025March 14, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Unknown Origin (1995): That Alien Thing!

Dave quizzes scripter Alex Simon about his nifty first movie for Roger Corman.… Read More Unknown Origin (1995): That Alien Thing!

March 11, 2025March 12, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Part 2 (1996): Bloodlines

Matty examines an underappreciated sequel, and highlights its place within its maker’s resume and a wider subgenre.   … Read More Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Part 2 (1996): Bloodlines

March 8, 2025March 4, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Power Games (1989): Into the Trees

Matty muses on a forgotten Canadian action-horror worth uncovering despite its derivative nature. … Read More Power Games (1989): Into the Trees

February 27, 2025 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Child of Darkness, Child of Light (1991): Breaking the Habit

Dave flicks through the TV guide and stumbles across a hokey horror romp from the USA Network.… Read More Child of Darkness, Child of Light (1991): Breaking the Habit

February 5, 2025February 4, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Dracula Rising (1993): Roger’s Stakes

Matty sinks his fangs into a Corman riff on a classic tale of terror.… Read More Dracula Rising (1993): Roger’s Stakes

December 28, 2024February 4, 2025 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

It’s a Sin: Transformations (1988)

Contrary? Or considered? Matty pinpoints the good in a much-maligned sci-fi horror caper from the Empire stable.… Read More It’s a Sin: Transformations (1988)

September 26, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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