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Exquisite Tenderness (1995): The Doctor is In(sane)

Matty looks back at one of his favourite hospital horror flicks. Featuring a few words with scripter Patrick Cirillo! … Read More Exquisite Tenderness (1995): The Doctor is In(sane)

March 1, 2023February 28, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Bram Stoker’s Legend of the Mummy (1998): A Sphinx-er Says What?

Matty unwraps Jeffrey Obrow’s deathly dull horror flick.… Read More Bram Stoker’s Legend of the Mummy (1998): A Sphinx-er Says What?

February 21, 2023December 20, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Resonator: Miskatonic U (2021) — Charlie Was ‘Ere, or ‘The Butler Did It’

Matty revisits one of the best Full Moon flicks of recent years and contemplates Charles Band’s influence on the films that inspired it. … Read More The Resonator: Miskatonic U (2021) — Charlie Was ‘Ere, or ‘The Butler Did It’

February 13, 2023February 12, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Adjust Your Tracking: The Sleeping Car (1990)

Matty caps off his John Carl Buechler binge with a lil’ look at a horror flick that features the sorely missed FX maestro in a rare starring role. … Read More Adjust Your Tracking: The Sleeping Car (1990)

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Darker Side of Terror (1979): Forster²

Featuring a cool early FX gag by John Carl Buechler, Matty savours Gus Trikonis’ arresting small screen creeper.… Read More The Darker Side of Terror (1979): Forster²

February 5, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Watchers Reborn (1998) — Dog Eat Dog

Matty continues his recent John Carl Buechler binge with a lil’ look at one of the late, great Friday the 13th Part VII wiz’s forgotten sequels. … Read More Watchers Reborn (1998) — Dog Eat Dog

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Cellar Dweller (1987): John Carl… Beastler!

Matty waxes lyrical about his favourite Buechler flick. … Read More Cellar Dweller (1987): John Carl… Beastler!

January 16, 2023March 7, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Troll (1986): He’s With the Band

While not the biggest fan of the film itself, Matty looks back at an important title in the Empire Pictures library. … Read More Troll (1986): He’s With the Band

January 8, 2023April 5, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Carnosaur 2 (1995): This Time it’s Roar

Matty takes a bite out of Roger Corman and Louis Morneau’s raptor-tastic sequel. … Read More Carnosaur 2 (1995): This Time it’s Roar

December 29, 2022December 29, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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