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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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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

Moon in Scorpio (1987): These Tides They Are a-Changin’

Matty looks back at Gary Graver’s much-maligned sea slasher and maps out a making that was far from plain sailing…… Read More Moon in Scorpio (1987): These Tides They Are a-Changin’

August 17, 2024August 16, 2024 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Unchained Calamity: The Force (1994)

Matty endures a dud Pierre David production that’ll leave you as lifeless as star Gary Hudson’s spectral detective. … Read More Unchained Calamity: The Force (1994)

August 9, 2024February 27, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Trick or Treats (1982): Mischief Night

From pitch to poster, Gary Graver’s slasher satire seemed destined for success. However, as Dave details, the film was massacred by critics and nearly bankrupted its creator…… Read More Trick or Treats (1982): Mischief Night

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 Dave Wain1 Comment

From a Whisper to a Scream (1987): Bloody Beginnings

Matty profiles the late, great Jeff Burr’s ghoulish debut feature.… Read More From a Whisper to a Scream (1987): Bloody Beginnings

May 15, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Catacombs (1988): Crossed Out

Matty sings the praises of David Schmoeller’s criminally overlooked theological shocker. … Read More Catacombs (1988): Crossed Out

February 19, 2024October 31, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Bring Her to Me (2023): Bedknobs and Moon-tricks

Matty snuggles up to the latest Full Moon romp. … Read More Bring Her to Me (2023): Bedknobs and Moon-tricks

October 29, 2023May 19, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blu-Ray Review: Scream Queen Hot Tub Party (1991)

Matty checks out a welcome upgrade of a historically important B-movie bonanza. … Read More Blu-Ray Review: Scream Queen Hot Tub Party (1991)

October 17, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Ripper (2001): Jacking Off

Matty dissects a slick but frustratingly po-faced slasher flick with delusions of grandeur. … Read More Ripper (2001): Jacking Off

October 5, 2023 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

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