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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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Bleed (2002): A Shadow on the Moon

Matty gives a flawed yet fascinating — and wholly uncharacteristic — Charles Band production the nod. … Read More Bleed (2002): A Shadow on the Moon

November 2, 2021November 1, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blu-Ray Review: The Zombie Army (1991)

Dave gets to grips with the shiny new disc release of a shot-on-video horror flick. … Read More Blu-Ray Review: The Zombie Army (1991)

October 31, 2021November 1, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Midnight 2: Sex, Death & Videotape (1993) — Say It Ain’t (Rus)So

Matty briefly reflects on the legacy of Romero contemporary John Russo, and cautiously recommends his cheapjack sequel. … Read More Midnight 2: Sex, Death & Videotape (1993) — Say It Ain’t (Rus)So

April 29, 2021October 17, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Sizzling Softcore: David DeCoteau’s Naked Instinct (1993)

Matty revisits the cult auteur’s potent erotic programmer.… Read More Sizzling Softcore: David DeCoteau’s Naked Instinct (1993)

June 18, 2020August 6, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

A Kinda Magic – Witchouse II: Blood Coven (2000)

Matty swoons over J.R. Bookwalter’s splendid sequel. … Read More A Kinda Magic – Witchouse II: Blood Coven (2000)

May 12, 2020May 11, 2020 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

The Madness Behind the Mask: In Praise of Robot Ninja (1989)

Matty gives the nod to grassroots guru J.R. Bookwalter’s sophomore feature.… Read More The Madness Behind the Mask: In Praise of Robot Ninja (1989)

March 29, 2020June 13, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 007 – The Auteurs

The seventh episode of mine and Dave’s creature feature podcast is now live. … Read More Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 007 – The Auteurs

March 1, 2020March 1, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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