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Fact & Fiction: Caught Up (1998)

Matty shines a light on one of ’90s B-cinema’s most endearing — yet maddeningly forgotten — Quentin Tarantino take-offs.… Read More Fact & Fiction: Caught Up (1998)

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Dead Man Walking (1988): Flesh for Fantasy

Matty muscles in on the Gregory Dark worship with a look at the esteemed XXX auteur’s first ‘legitimate’ movie.… Read More Dead Man Walking (1988): Flesh for Fantasy

March 29, 2023April 11, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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

Death Falls (1989): Twilight Time

Matty takes a look at a long-forgotten indie drama starring Rip Torn and Roberts Blossom and finds a few things to savour.… Read More Death Falls (1989): Twilight Time

September 17, 2022August 30, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Lurking Fear (1994): Subterranean Full Moon Blues

Matty explores a compelling Full Moon flick that’s lumbered with a poor reputation. … Read More Lurking Fear (1994): Subterranean Full Moon Blues

March 5, 2022February 24, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Spoiler (1998): Against the Clock

Produced by John Eyres. Directed by Jeff Burr. And starring Gary Daniels. If that doesn’t twist your arm, here’s Matty with why this brilliant sci-fi drama is worth seeking out.… Read More Spoiler (1998): Against the Clock

December 29, 2021October 12, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 012 – A Nu Breed of Predator

The final episode of mine and Dave’s creature feature podcast is now live.… Read More Podcast: Natural Selection Episode 012 – A Nu Breed of Predator

November 5, 2020May 27, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Phantom Empire (1988): Hanging Out at the Centre of the Earth

Matty gets rambling with Fred Olen Ray’s easygoing fantasy adventure. … Read More The Phantom Empire (1988): Hanging Out at the Centre of the Earth

August 20, 2020June 21, 2023 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Strength Together, Strength Alone: Armed Response (1986) & Cyclone (1987)

Matty takes a deeper look at Fred Olen Ray’s classic CineTel actioners.… Read More Strength Together, Strength Alone: Armed Response (1986) & Cyclone (1987)

March 23, 2020April 11, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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