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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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The Demeter’s Final Frontier: Dracula 3000 (2004)

Yes it’s dreck — but Matty reckons that Darrell Roodt’s sci-shocker still isn’t as bad as some would have you believe.… Read More The Demeter’s Final Frontier: Dracula 3000 (2004)

August 22, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Motor Psycho (1992): There’s a Man Who Rides Down the Mojave Swears He’s Elvis

A psycho stalking youngsters across the desert has been done to death – but, says Dave, never quite like this. Featuring a quick word with star Elvis Restaino! … Read More Motor Psycho (1992): There’s a Man Who Rides Down the Mojave Swears He’s Elvis

August 9, 2023August 12, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Black Room (1982): Philosophy in the Blood-doir

Matty hooks up with one of his favourite horror movies. … Read More The Black Room (1982): Philosophy in the Blood-doir

July 18, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Acid Rain & Bio-Goo: A Look Back at Creepozoids (1987)

From the vault: a revised version of Matty and Dave’s look at David DeCoteau’s cheap n’ cheerful sci-shocker, as originally published in 88 Films’ now out-of-print Blu-ray. Featuring interviews with screenwriter Dave Eisenstark and production designer Royce Mathew!… Read More Acid Rain & Bio-Goo: A Look Back at Creepozoids (1987)

June 17, 2023March 24, 2025 theschlockpitLeave a comment

Breeders (1997): Birthing Partner

Matty takes a bite out of Peakviewing Transatlantic’s second sturdy monster flick.… Read More Breeders (1997): Birthing Partner

June 13, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Possession of Michael D. (1995): Conjured!

Before box office success rendered everything that came before it moot, Dave checks out the ostracised step-brother to a modern-day horror behemoth.… Read More The Possession of Michael D. (1995): Conjured!

June 11, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

A Fistful of Corpses: Ghost Town (1988)

From the vault: a revised version of Matty and Dave’s mammoth look at the making of Empire Pictures’ spooky western, as originally published in 88 Films’ now out-of-print Blu-ray. Featuring interviews with C. Courtney Joyner, Duke Sandefur and Mike Deak, and an exclusive guest contribution from director Richard McCarthy!… Read More A Fistful of Corpses: Ghost Town (1988)

June 3, 2023June 21, 2023 theschlockpitLeave a comment

Warts & Crafts: Little Witches (1996)

Wrapped in evocative artwork, Jane Simpson’s sophomore feature promises more than it delivers. Dave talks to co-scripter Brian DiMuccio and producer Donald P. Borchers to find out what went wrong. … Read More Warts & Crafts: Little Witches (1996)

May 18, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Carnosaur 3: Primal Species (1996) — Countdown to Extinction

Matty gets to grips with the bad and the brilliant in this mixed bag of a sequel. … Read More Carnosaur 3: Primal Species (1996) — Countdown to Extinction

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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