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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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Gale Force: Syngenor (1990)

Matty reckons a scene-chewing performance by the late David Gale and some OK-ish monster shenanigans are just enough for this semi-sequel to pass muster. … Read More Gale Force: Syngenor (1990)

October 7, 2022March 4, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Get Outta My Screams, Get Into Your Car: Jacker (1993)

Dave chats to SOV icon Phil Herman about one of his most notorious offerings. … Read More Get Outta My Screams, Get Into Your Car: Jacker (1993)

October 1, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Out-of-Towners: In Praise of Alien Predators (1986)

Matty shares his love for Deran Sarafian’s hugely enjoyable sci-shocker. … Read More The Out-of-Towners: In Praise of Alien Predators (1986)

September 21, 2022September 20, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Sorceress II: The Temptress (1997) — Sex Magick

Matty takes a look at a serviceable sequel with a few points of note for Jim Wynorski buffs and fans of Julies Smith and Strain. … Read More Sorceress II: The Temptress (1997) — Sex Magick

September 13, 2022May 8, 2025 Matty Budrewicz3 Comments

Grim (1995): Trolling the Depths

It ain’t a classic, but Matty thinks Peakviewing Transatlantic’s monster movie is an interesting footnote in the history of modern British horror. … Read More Grim (1995): Trolling the Depths

September 9, 2022February 21, 2023 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Netherworld (1992): Family Ties

Matty sinks his teeth into a compelling Full Moon chiller from one of B-horror’s most overlooked auteurs. … Read More Netherworld (1992): Family Ties

August 28, 2022August 25, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Hawaii Dino: Aztec Rex (2007)

Matty kicks back with Brian Trenchard-Smith’s made-for-SyFy creature feature and concludes that, yeah, it’s alright.… Read More Hawaii Dino: Aztec Rex (2007)

August 12, 2022August 16, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Wes Craven’s Chiller (1985): Ice to See You, to See You…

Matty revisits a satisfying made-for-TV horror flick from the late, great fright master.… Read More Wes Craven’s Chiller (1985): Ice to See You, to See You…

August 4, 2022August 1, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Hillside Cannibals (2006): The Lucky Ones Died First

… Preferably before their DVD player loaded or the movie buffered. Nah — just kidding. ‘Cos a few issues aside, Matty reckons this Asylum-backed Hills Have Eyes ‘tie-in’ has some good things going for it.… Read More Hillside Cannibals (2006): The Lucky Ones Died First

July 23, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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