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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

TerrorVision (1986): Get With the Programme

Matty mulls over Ted Nicolaou’s Charles Band-backed sci-fi horror caper.   … Read More TerrorVision (1986): Get With the Programme

June 12, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

TV Casualty: Night Visions (1990)

Matty endures a weak small screen project from horror master Wes Craven. … Read More TV Casualty: Night Visions (1990)

June 5, 2025June 2, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Parasite (1982): All in Yer Face and Stuff

Matty dissects Charles Band’s 3D monster movie. It stars Demi Moore, don’t cha know. … Read More Parasite (1982): All in Yer Face and Stuff

May 28, 2025June 12, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Ted Bundy (2002): Stop It You’re Killing Me

Matty looks back at Matthew Bright’s darkly comedic serial killer biopic.… Read More Ted Bundy (2002): Stop It You’re Killing Me

May 20, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Demonic Toys (1992): Playtime! 

Matty waxes lyrical about a Full Moon favourite. … Read More Demonic Toys (1992): Playtime! 

May 5, 2025June 16, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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

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