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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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Deadly Bet (1992): First Past the Punch

Dave catches up with helmer Richard Munchkin for the inside scoop on one of his many PM Entertainment assignments.… Read More Deadly Bet (1992): First Past the Punch

September 9, 2025September 8, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

R.O.T.O.R. (1987): The scHLoCkY bOBbiNs Picture Show

Using an infamous sci-fi thriller as his springboard, Matty thinks on the idea of movies being ‘so bad they’re good’.      … Read More R.O.T.O.R. (1987): The scHLoCkY bOBbiNs Picture Show

September 3, 2025December 3, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Wild Cactus (1993): Desert Heat  

Matty profiles erotic thriller auteur Jag Mundhra’s provocative masterpiece.  … Read More Wild Cactus (1993): Desert Heat  

June 18, 2025September 27, 2025 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

The Other Woman (1992): Ménage à trois

Matty looks at a solid erotic thriller that bridges the gap between two of the genre’s biggest proponents: Jag Mundhra and Axis Films International. … Read More The Other Woman (1992): Ménage à trois

February 17, 2025March 20, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blood Warriors (1993): The Third Sam [& Dave Collab]

Matty buckles up for a decent burst of Rapi Films action. Featuring some words with director Sam Firstenberg! … Read More Blood Warriors (1993): The Third Sam [& Dave Collab]

January 6, 2025January 12, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Lady Dragon 2 (1993): Rapi Rapi, Joy Joy

Wham, bang, thank you, ma’am — Matty surrenders to the lively, scrappy charm of Cynthia Rothrock’s final pairing with Rapi Films and director David Worth. … Read More Lady Dragon 2 (1993): Rapi Rapi, Joy Joy

September 20, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Because She’s Worth It: Lady Dragon (1992)

Matty charts what happened when an enterprising foreign film company hooked up with a martial arts superstar and a talented director.  … Read More Because She’s Worth It: Lady Dragon (1992)

December 5, 2023March 20, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Angel of Fury (1990/1992): Passion! Energy! Footwork!

Now his head has finally stopped spinning, Matty reckons that, if it’s mindless brawling you’re after, you’ll be well served by this lively Rapi/Rothrock romp.… Read More Angel of Fury (1990/1992): Passion! Energy! Footwork!

September 5, 2023November 3, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Stand By Mimi: Pushed to the Limit (1992)

Dave dusts off the first star vehicle of Mimi Lesseos, a top female wrestler who jacked it all in for the movie business. … Read More Stand By Mimi: Pushed to the Limit (1992)

May 28, 2023May 27, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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