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The Schlock Pit

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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The Killers Within (1995): Nazi Gold

Dave brings his mammoth Paul Leder series to a close with a look at the helmer’s final feature — a compelling thriller that finds the B-movie maestro going out with a bang.… Read More The Killers Within (1995): Nazi Gold

March 7, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Killing Obsession (1994): I Remember Mama

A tardy sequel to a cult classic, anyone? Dave dissects Paul Leder’s belated follow-up to his most infamous movie.… Read More Killing Obsession (1994): I Remember Mama

February 11, 2023February 10, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Follow the Leder: The Baby Doll Murders (1993)

Dave kneels at the altar of Paul Leder again and hails one of the helmer’s best offerings. … Read More Follow the Leder: The Baby Doll Murders (1993)

February 3, 2023February 2, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Absolute Power: Frame Up (1991) / Frame-Up II: The Cover-Up (1992)

Dave’s exploration of Paul Leder’s output unearths a pair of small-town procedural flicks that deliver in different ways.… Read More Absolute Power: Frame Up (1991) / Frame-Up II: The Cover-Up (1992)

January 6, 2023January 5, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

A Hitch in Time: Blackmail (1991)

Dave celebrates the partnership of director Ruben Preuss and screenwriter Miguel Tejada-Flores with a look at one of their finest collaborations.… Read More A Hitch in Time: Blackmail (1991)

December 5, 2022December 11, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Maximum Force (1992): Adventures in the Scripting Trade

Dave talks to Ken Lamplugh about the journey that led him to writing for PM Entertainment.… Read More Maximum Force (1992): Adventures in the Scripting Trade

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Arrival (1991): Unidentified Flawed Object

Matty finds a few things of interest in David Schmoeller’s dud sci-shocker. … Read More The Arrival (1991): Unidentified Flawed Object

July 13, 2021February 6, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Kaiser Chiefs: Aftershock (1990)

Dave scratches his head at a trippy slice of ’90s post-apocalyptic gubbins. … Read More Kaiser Chiefs: Aftershock (1990)

April 23, 2021May 1, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

All Revved Up: Gary Graver’s Crossing the Line (1990)

Dave checks out a rare mainstream outing for the prolific filmmaker, and dreams of what could have been…… Read More All Revved Up: Gary Graver’s Crossing the Line (1990)

August 30, 2020August 31, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

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