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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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Ghost Writer (1989): Hall in the Family

Matty has a nice time with a supernatural comedy/vanity vehicle from the makers of Nightmare Sisters.… Read More Ghost Writer (1989): Hall in the Family

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

False Idol: L.A. Goddess (1993)

Jag Mundhra’s dreadful sex-com will leave you screaming for salvation, says Matty. … Read More False Idol: L.A. Goddess (1993)

May 17, 2025May 15, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

In a Moment of Passion (1993): Beyond the Pole

Dave checks out a rare English language offering from Polish filmmaker Zbigniew Kaminski and deems it one of the oddest films to have graced these pages.… Read More In a Moment of Passion (1993): Beyond the Pole

May 2, 2023 Dave WainLeave 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

A Time to Die (1991): Praise the Lords

Matty probes a so-so PM Entertainment flick that’s buoyed by a great turn from its leading lady. … Read More A Time to Die (1991): Praise the Lords

January 4, 2023January 3, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

What a (Familiar) Feeling: Sunset Strip (1993)

Dave shakes his booty towards PM Entertainment’s spin on Flashdance, and finds Jeff Conaway in fine form and rude health.… Read More What a (Familiar) Feeling: Sunset Strip (1993)

October 29, 2022December 27, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Almost Pregnant (1992): Freddy’s Nightmares

Dave sits down with the screenwriter Fred Stroppel to learn about the ludicrous journey of bringing his play to the big screen.… Read More Almost Pregnant (1992): Freddy’s Nightmares

September 11, 2021September 11, 2021 Dave Wain3 Comments

Golden Nuggets: Curse of the Forty-Niner (2002)

Boilerplate? You betcha — but Matty thinks there’s still a lil’ value to John Carl Buechler’s cameo-strewn slasher flick. … Read More Golden Nuggets: Curse of the Forty-Niner (2002)

June 15, 2021January 16, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Alien Intruder (1993): The 62 Miles High Club

Matty’s moment of appreciation for the attention holding, two-outta-five charm of an atypical PM Entertainment programmer. … Read More Alien Intruder (1993): The 62 Miles High Club

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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